Fans Raging After NBC Cancels 5 Beloved Shows in 1 Day

Yahoo

11-05-2025

NBC is facing backlash from TV fans after canceling five much-loved shows, a move that's left viewers in disbelief and frustration. From freshman hits to established fan favorites, the network has delivered a brutal blow across multiple genres, signaling a shift that left many wondering where the good TV went.
Among the casualties is Suits LA, a spinoff of the wildly popular USA Network drama, which struggled to capture the same magic. Despite a star-studded cast led by Stephen Amell, the legal drama couldn't hold its ground, ending its run after just one season.
Also on the chopping block were two strong performers: Found and The Irrational. Found, starring Shanola Hampton, revolved around a PR specialist dedicated to solving missing persons cases, while The Irrational, with Jesse L. Martin, saw a university professor using human behavior analysis to crack complex cases. Both shows earned loyal followings but couldn't outlast their two-season runs.
Lopez vs. Lopez and Night Court, comedies with strong fan bases, were also axed after three seasons each. The cancellation of these beloved shows sent shockwaves across social media, with fans venting their frustrations. 'Now @nbc has cancelled #Found. I can't believe this…I can name about 5 shows yall could let go besides this masterpiece. #disgusted,' one user expressed on X (formerly Twitter). Another added, 'Hate this! I loved #Found, along with #TheIrrational. Why cancel???'
The outrage continued as viewers expressed their disbelief. Many fans called out the network for axing these shows while continuing to promote major sports programming. 'NBC's mass cancellations are a gut punch to loyal viewers. Axing 5 shows in one sweep sends a clear message: storytelling no longer matters. But it should. Prioritizing sports deals over long-term audience connection is a risky move that will cost them. Viewers aren't disposable,' wrote one fan, summing up the sentiment felt by many.
Another noted how surprising it was for so many shows to go in one fell swoop. "I don't remember a time when this amount of shows was canceled all at once. NBC said they had to make cuts due to them having the NBA this year and there are limited time slots. You have two networks. NBC and Peacock."
While NBC's decision was largely driven by limited time slots and the dominance of NBA basketball this season, fans aren't happy about the cuts. The network's cancellation spree has left viewers questioning where their loyalty to TV networks stands, especially when fan-favorite series are so easily dismissed.