Why was 'Chicago Justice' canceled?

'Chicago Justice' was canceled after one season due to NBC's strategic programming decisions, citing 'real estate issues' and the overwhelming success of the 'Law & Order' franchise.

What was the relationship between 'Chicago Justice' and 'Law & Order'?

'Chicago Justice' was considered the most conventional of the 'One Chicago' spinoffs and bore the closest resemblance to the successful 'Law & Order' format, leading NBC to prioritize the established franchise.

Did 'Chicago Justice' fail because it wasn't a good show?

No, the cancellation of 'Chicago Justice' was not because the show was not good, but rather due to a combination of factors including its similarity to 'Law & Order' and NBC's need to manage programming time slots.

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NBC Sacrificed 'Chicago Justice' for Law & Order

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Summary

Law & Order's success impacted other NBC franchises.
Chicago Justice was canceled after one season.
NBC cited 'real estate issues' and Law & Order's strength.

NBC Sacrificed 'Chicago Justice' for Law & Order

NBC's popular 'Law & Order' franchise, a television staple for three decades, played a role in the cancellation of a 'One Chicago' universe spinoff. 'Chicago Justice,' despite its potential, concluded after a single season.

In 2017, NBC Chairman Robert Greenblatt explained that 'Chicago Justice' was canceled due to strategic programming decisions. He cited a "real estate issue" concerning the number of 'Chicago' shows the network could support.

Greenblatt further elaborated that 'Chicago Justice' was perceived as the most conventional of the 'Chicago' series and bore the closest resemblance to the highly successful 'Law & Order' format. To maintain its dominant franchise, NBC chose to "sacrifice" the newer show rather than risk its established programming success.