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ABC Pulls Plug on 'The Rookie: Feds' Amidst Ratings Woes
21 Jun
Summary
- The Rookie: Feds was canceled after one season by ABC.
- Low ratings and network restructuring led to the show's cancellation.
- Co-creator suggests business decisions, not creative ones, caused cancellation.
ABC has officially canceled the FBI procedural drama "The Rookie: Feds" after its inaugural season. The series, which featured Niecy Nash-Betts as FBI agent Simone Clark, struggled with viewership figures from its premiere. The show launched to 2.2 million viewers and faced challenges airing in ABC's 10 p.m. Tuesday timeslot.
Despite increases in viewership through delayed playback, the numbers were insufficient to warrant a renewal. Industry shifts, including the SAG-AFTRA strike and broader economic changes in broadcasting, also impacted the show's trajectory. Co-creator Alexi Hawley suggested that the cancellation was primarily a business decision, not a creative one, citing consolidation and the economics of streaming wars.
Hawley expressed his belief that the show's ratings were showing positive trends prior to the network's decision. He attributed the outcome to significant market forces affecting the entertainment industry rather than the creative merit of the series. The show's fate was sealed by these business considerations.
