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Third in a series on broadcast network series renewals. CBS faces tough decisions as it plans to introduce three new drama series next season. With several renewals and cancellations in the mix, the network’s fall schedule is set to undergo significant changes.
Quick Facts
- CBS is set to introduce three new drama series next season, impacting the fate of existing shows such as The Equalizer, NCIS: Hawai’i, Elsbeth, So Help Me Todd, and CSI: Vegas.
- The Equalizer is expected to be renewed for a fifth season, pending final negotiations with lead actress Queen Latifah.
- NCIS: Hawai’i is the strongest performer among the remaining dramas, but faces tough competition due to the crowded NCIS field.
CBS is gearing up for a significant overhaul of its drama series lineup, with several renewals and cancellations on the horizon. The fate of shows such as The Equalizer, NCIS: Hawai’i, Elsbeth, So Help Me Todd, and CSI: Vegas hangs in the balance as the network prepares to introduce three new drama series next season. The Equalizer, currently ranked No.7 among all non-sports broadcast programs, is expected to be renewed for a fifth season pending final negotiations with lead actress Queen Latifah. Negotiations with Latifah are in the final stages, and the series is likely to see an increase in the number of episodes next season. Elsbeth, one of the best-reviewed broadcast drama series, is also expected to continue on CBS next season. Among the remaining dramas, NCIS: Hawai’i is the strongest performer, but faces tough competition due to the crowded NCIS field.
The network is expected to make some tough decisions as it prepares to present its fall schedule on May 2. The fate of Elsbeth, which only debuted a month and a half ago, may be delayed until after the upfronts. The future of NCIS: Hawai’i is uncertain, given the crowded NCIS field and financial pressures on the network. So Help Me Todd and CSI: Vegas are also considered heavily on the bubble, with their viewership numbers putting both shows in grave danger. Despite the challenges, CBS is set to introduce two new comedy series next season, along with renewals for existing shows.
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