NBC has pulled the plug on two scripted series, 'Brilliant Minds' and 'Stumble', as the network prepares for its 2026 upfront presentation.
The reason behind the cancellation is a packed schedule, according to Jeff Bader, NBC Universal's President of Program Planning Strategy.
He explained, 'Honestly, we have a very, very tight schedule. Because we have a lot of sports, for our entertainment time periods, we had to actually give up on some shows that we really love to make room to launch our future potential hits.'
However, this is not the first time NBC has cancelled its shows, with a list of seven shows that have been axed this year.
'Brilliant Minds', NBC's lowest-rated drama this season, will have its final six episodes released on May 27, while 'Stumble', a critically loved single-camera mockumentary, was undone by poor scheduling.
NBC has ordered new comedies, including 'Newlyweds' starring Tea Leoni and Tim Daly, and 'Sunset P.I.' starring Jake Johnson, which will air alongside 'St Denis Medical' during midseason.
While several shows have been canceled, NBC executives believe the new lineup will work better together.
