Another long-runningCBSshow is bowing out, as the network announces its latest renewal decision. Things initially looked promising for the CBS slate, with the eye network confirming renewals for a slew of comedies and dramas. That includesGhosts,Tracker,Elsbeth, and theNCISfranchise. But considering that there are set to be several new additions to the line-up, somecontroversial CBS cancellation decisionshave also trickled out.
The most controversial renewal decision is likely the news thatS.W.A.T.season 9will not be happening. The action drama, led byCriminal Mindsactor Shemar Moore, has already survived cancellation twice thanks to negotiations over budget and episode count. But it looks to be the end of the road for the hit series, alongside another show that is getting advance notice of its farewell.
The Neighborhood’s Fate Has Been Decided
The Series Debuted In October 2018
The Neighborhoodhails from creator Jim Reynolds and follows Dave Johnson as he moves into a predominantly Black neighborhood in suburban Los Angeles. Even though Dave is very friendly, not everyone appreciates that trait. That’s especially true of his next-door neighbor Calvin Butler.The Neighborhood’s cast includes Cedric the Entertainer, Max Greenfield, Tichina Arnold, Sheaun McKinney, Marcel Spears, Hank Greenspan, Beth Behrs, and Skye Townsend.
Deadlinereports thatThe Neighborhoodhas been renewed for season 8, which will be its final season. It’s mentioned that the delay in the renewal announcement stemmed from the cost of its large and well-known cast. However,deals with the actors to reprise their roles are completed. This paved the way for one final renewal.
Crutch: Cast, Story & Everything We Know about The Neighborhood Spinoff
The popular CBS sitcom The Neighborhood is getting its first spinoff after six seasons, and there’s already a ton of updates about Crutch.
Even thoughThe Neighborhoodis ending with season 8, the sitcom will live on with spinoffs. There is a spinoff planned focused on the characters of Marty (played by Spears) and Malcolm (played by McKinney), though it hasn’t officially been picked up. There is also a spinoff starring Tracy Morgan,Cruthc,set for Paramount+, which is moving forward.
What The Latest Renewal Decision Means For CBS
New Shows Await
With the confirmation ofThe Neighborhood, CBS has yet to make decisions onThe Equalizer, the Sherlock-connected medical dramaWatson, and newbie comedyPoppa’s House. The network is looking to double down on spinoffs of popular procedurals and the return of Matthew Gray Gubler to the crime drama space withEinstein, which has not been picked up yet. It all makes for a packed schedule.
UntitledEqualizerspinoff, with Titus Welliver and Juani Feliz
The Equalizer
On the whole, however, CBS has largely made its final renewal decisions. Other networks, like ABC and NBC, still have a ways to go in terms of renewals and cancellations. ABC is still pending decisions on dramas like9-1-1andGrey’s Anatomy. It is expected to be largely decided by April.
The Neighborhoodseason 7 airs Mondays at 8 PM ET on CBS
Source:Deadline
The Neighborhood
The Neighborhood is a sitcom that premiered on CBS in 2018. The series chronicles the friendship that develops between the white Midwestern Johnson family, who moves next door to the Butler family, in a predominantly Black neighborhood in Pasadena, California. The Neighborhood stars Cedric the Entertainer, Tichina Arnold, Sheaun McKinney, and Marcel Spears as the Butlers. In addition, Max Greenfield, Beth Behrs, and Hank Greenspan star as the Johnsons.
