NBC Faces Backlash for Canceling Suits LA, 4 Fan-Favorite Shows/ Newslooks/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ NBC sparked outrage among TV fans after canceling five popular shows, including Found, The Irrational, and Suits: LA. Viewers flooded social media with frustration, particularly over the loss of Found, which had a passionate following. The cancellations are reportedly due to scheduling changes tied to NBC acquiring NBA rights.
NBC Show Cancellations Quick Looks
- NBC cancels 5 major shows in one day
- Axed series include Found, Irrational, Suits: LA
- Also cut: Lopez vs. Lopez and Night Court
- Fans express particular anger over Found’s cancellation
- Social media backlash calls NBC’s decision ‘brutal’
- Network blames NBA broadcast schedule for cuts
- NBC retains only Dick Wolf’s Chicago franchise
- Many question NBC’s long-term TV strategy
- Peacock users urge for show salvaging
- Renewals only went to select procedural dramas
Deep Look
NBC Sparks Viewer Outrage After Canceling Five Beloved Shows
NBC has ignited a wave of fan fury after canceling five of its most talked-about shows in one sweeping move, shocking loyal viewers and drawing backlash across social media.
The network announced the end of:
- Found, the acclaimed drama starring Shanola Hampton and Mark-Paul Gosselaar
- The Irrational, featuring Law & Order alum Jesse L. Martin
- Suits: LA, a reboot of the USA Network hit
- Lopez vs. Lopez, George Lopez’s sitcom with his real-life daughter
- Night Court, a revival of the classic 1980s courtroom comedy starring Melissa Rauch
Fan Favorite Found Draws the Loudest Backlash
Out of all the cancellations, Found struck the hardest chord with fans, who praised the series for its gripping storylines and powerful performances.
“NBC canceled Found and now I’m angry,” one user posted on X.
Another added, “This is the cancellation that will hit me the hardest this year. I loved #FoundNBC so much and I need someone to save it.”
Fans described the series — about a PR specialist rescuing missing persons while secretly keeping her own kidnapper locked away — as “phenomenal” and “one of the best shows on TV.”
NBC Blames NBA Broadcast Deal for Cuts
Several users speculated that NBC’s new NBA deal played a major role in the decision, limiting the available primetime slots.
“NBC canceling all their shows because of basketball? F— them,” one user raged.
Another posted, “NBC said they had to make cuts due to the NBA. You have two networks—NBC and Peacock. Make it work.”
With the addition of NBA coverage, insiders say NBC faced tough scheduling decisions, leading to what one fan called “the most brutal cancellation spree in years.”
Selective Renewals Raise Eyebrows
Notably, NBC renewed only its Dick Wolf–produced shows:
- Chicago Fire
- Chicago Med
- Chicago P.D.
Those renewals came with conditions, prompting even more fan speculation about the network’s long-term programming goals and commitment to non-procedural storytelling.
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