{"id":94439,"date":"2025-05-10T02:27:29","date_gmt":"2025-05-10T02:27:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/neclink.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/10\/nbc-swings-the-axe-ahead-of-upfronts-found-the-irrational-and-more-get-the-boot\/"},"modified":"2025-05-10T02:27:29","modified_gmt":"2025-05-10T02:27:29","slug":"nbc-swings-the-axe-ahead-of-upfronts-found-the-irrational-and-more-get-the-boot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/neclink.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/10\/nbc-swings-the-axe-ahead-of-upfronts-found-the-irrational-and-more-get-the-boot\/","title":{"rendered":"NBC Swings the Axe Ahead of Upfronts: Found, The Irrational, and More Get the Boot"},"content":{"rendered":"


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NBC is cleaning house ahead of its 2025 Upfront presentation on Monday, and the casualties are already piling up.<\/p>\n

The network has canceled multiple series in one fell swoop, with Night Court, Lopez vs Lopez, The Irrational, Found, and Suits: LA all officially off the schedule. And with the day still young, there\u2019s reason to believe more are coming.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s break down what\u2019s been cut \u2014 and what that says about where NBC<\/a> is headed next season.<\/p>\n

Night Court (Canceled After Three Seasons)<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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(Nicole Weingart\/NBC)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The revival of the beloved 1980s sitcom came in hot back in 2023, debuting to strong numbers and plenty of nostalgic goodwill.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Melissa Rauch stepped into the lead role as Judge Abby Stone, with John Larroquette reprising his Emmy-winning role as Dan Fielding. But after three seasons, NBC has called it a day.<\/p>\n

According to reports, the series finale \u2014 aptly titled \u201cA Decent Proposal\u201d \u2014 will now serve as the show\u2019s swan song. Warner Bros. is reportedly shopping the series elsewhere, which may give fans a glimmer of hope. But for now, the gavel has come down.<\/p>\n

Lopez vs Lopez (Canceled After Three Seasons)<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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(Nicole Weingart\/NBC)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

George and Mayan Lopez\u2019s real-life father-daughter chemistry gave this series its spark, but it wasn\u2019t enough to keep the show going.<\/p>\n

Lopez vs Lopez was a traditional multi-cam sitcom that carved out a small but loyal audience. Despite its authenticity and cultural commentary, NBC decided not to move forward with a fourth season.\u00a0<\/p>\n

It\u2019s another reminder that broadcast comedies face an uphill climb in today\u2019s TV landscape, especially as budgets tighten.<\/p>\n

The Irrational (Canceled After Two Seasons)<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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NBC had high hopes for this behavioral-science procedural starring Jesse L. Martin.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The show gave off classic network vibes: a compelling lead, a case-of-the-week format, and a unique hook. But in the end, The Irrational couldn\u2019t keep enough eyeballs to justify a third season.<\/p>\n

The Irrational Season 2<\/a> ended in April, and while fans had hoped for renewal, NBC clearly has other plans for its drama slate \u2014 especially with Law & Order, One Chicago, and St. Denis Medical locked in for next season.<\/p>\n

Found (Canceled After Two Seasons)<\/h2>\n
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(Matt Miller\/NBC)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This one hurts. Found<\/a> was never your typical procedural. <\/p>\n

Anchored by a powerhouse performance from Shanola Hampton, the show carved out its own lane by focusing on the forgotten \u2014 the missing people the world stops looking for. It was gritty, emotional, and deeply human in a way few network dramas manage to be.<\/p>\n

The series also took risks, especially with its twisty dynamic between Gabi and her former kidnapper, played by Mark-Paul Gosselaar. That relationship alone was enough to spark watercooler talk \u2014 and it did, thanks to some stellar storytelling and tight pacing in Found Season 1<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, risk doesn\u2019t always equal reward in the ratings. NBC gave the show a shot with a second season, but even strong reviews and a fiercely loyal fanbase couldn\u2019t save it from the chopping block.<\/p>\n

For viewers \u2014 and for those of us who followed this one closely \u2014 it\u2019s a loss. Found had something to say, and it said it well. Not every show can claim that.<\/p>\n

Suits LA (Canceled After One Season)<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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(Trae Patton\/NBC)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Of all NBC\u2019s cancellations, this one might sting the most for the network because it should have worked<\/em>. Suits: LA was designed to ride the wave of Suits\u2019 massive streaming resurgence. Instead, it wiped out.<\/p>\n

On paper, the spinoff had potential: a new city, a new cast, and a fresh take on the world of high-powered legal maneuvering. But in execution, it felt like a knockoff that didn\u2019t understand what made the original tick.<\/p>\n

The casting didn\u2019t resonate. The characters lacked the charisma and spark that Harvey and Mike once brought to the table, and the storylines were a muddled mix of courtroom drama and Hollywood gloss.\u00a0<\/p>\n

It didn\u2019t help that by the time Suits: LA hit the schedule, the viral Suits moment had passed \u2014\u00a0 NBC missed its shot.<\/p>\n

Guest appearances from original series favorites weren\u2019t enough to cover the fact that this show just didn\u2019t have the same energy. For fans hoping to revisit the sharp wit, tight character work, and addictive tension of the original, Suits: LA ended up feeling like a pale imitation.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s Going On at NBC?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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(Peter Gordon\/NBC)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If it feels like NBC is blowing up half its schedule, you\u2019re not imagining things.<\/p>\n

The network is making some big swings heading into the 2025\u201326 season, including cutting shows that might\u2019ve survived another year in the past. But times have changed \u2014 and so has NBC\u2019s game plan.<\/p>\n

In July 2024, NBCUniversal struck an 11-year deal with the NBA and WNBA to bring basketball back to the network starting next season. <\/p>\n

That\u2019s a major investment, and it will take up a lot of real estate across NBC, Peacock<\/a>, and USA Network. Between regular-season games, playoffs, and streaming exclusives, the network is about to be full-court press.<\/p>\n

What does that mean for scripted TV? Fewer time slots. More budget pressure. And shows with even a hint of softness in the ratings are suddenly expendable.<\/p>\n

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NBC isn\u2019t alone in this pivot \u2014 every network is recalibrating in the wake of Peak TV\u2019s collapse \u2014 but the volume of cuts suggests a clear message: if it\u2019s not a sure thing, it\u2019s not staying. <\/p>\n

Add in a slate of returning stalwarts like the Law & Order universe, One Chicago<\/a>, and St. Denis Medical, and it\u2019s clear that NBC is consolidating around what still works\u2026 and making room for tip-off.<\/p>\n

Keep this article bookmarked since we\u2019re still awaiting word on favorites like Brilliant Minds and The Hunting Party. If the axe comes for them, we\u2019ll add it here.<\/p>\n

We don\u2019t have a PR machine or a million-dollar budget \u2014 we have you.
<\/strong>If you\u2019re reading, say hello in the comments or send this to a friend. Every little action helps.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n


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