A couple of months ago, I made predictions about how long new shows on CBS, NBC and The CW would last. As all the shows have aired for a few weeks, it’s time for an evaluation of my predictions, although for some shows, the final word is not in yet. Such an evaluation follows:
CBS
2 Broke Girls
Predicted: 13+
What happened: Picked up with high likelihood of renewal. I knew it was likely to get renewed, but I still tried to vote with my heart by hoping it at least wouldn’t last multiple seasons. Now, we could be looking at the next Two and a Half Men (shivers).
How To Be A Gentleman
Predicted: 12-
What happened: Cancelled. Fourth on my top five easiest cancellation decisions. Sad, because there’s a few people I like in the show, but not really sad.
Person of Interest
Predicted: Renewal
What happened: Picked up for a full season, likely to be renewed. I was worried when the show didn’t start as strong as expected, but it would be a surprise, albeit not a huge one, at this point if the show wasn’t brought back.
A Gifted Man
Predicted: 13+
What happened: Picked up for three more episodes, totally 16, leaning towards cancelled, but undecided. Probably my best 13+ pick of the year, it meets all the middle of the road commercially and critically criteria to need an extended look but ultimately be cancelled.
Unforgettable
Predicted: 13+
What happened: Picked up for a full season. Along with Terra Nova, the most borderline of the borderline. No idea which way it will go, may come down to the last minute.
NBC
Up All Night
Predicted: 13+
What happened: Picked up for a full season, still up in the air for next year. Neither a huge success nor a bust, on ratings-strapped NBC, executives are looking to grab on to anything with a chance of success (though not Community, unfortunately). It’s moving to Thursday, and how it fairs there will determine its fate. I’d lean towards renewal though.
Free Agents
Predicted: 12-
What happened: Cancelled. Number five in my most obvious cancellations of the year. There wasn’t much press, and though this was likely the best of the comedies cancelled quickly this year, that’s not saying a whole lot.
The Playboy Club
Predicted: 12-
What happened: Cancelled. I’m out of my five obvious cancellation choices, but this would be number six if I had one. It never really had a chance and it shouldn’t have.
Whitney
Predicted: 13+
What happened: Picked up for a full season, awaiting ratings on a new night. It will switch time periods with Up All Night, making much more sense for both shows. It never belonged on Thursday night, and hopefully will be put to bed by the end of the year, but it could go either way.
Prime Suspect
Predicted: Renewal
What happened: Probably cancelled, but not officially yet. I was just straight out wrong about this one. It got generally well reviewed and with NBC as ailing as it is, I thought even with middling ratings, they’d keep it around.
Grimm
Predicted: 13+
What happened: Picked up for a full season and leaning toward a renewal. I went back and forth on this show as more news and previews emerged and I’m still not sure how I feel. I think it will probably get renewed, but it’s not over yet.
CW
Ringer
Predicted: Renewal
What Happened: Picked up for full season, likely to be renewed, but not assured yet by any means. It doesn’t take too much for the WB to renew, so I think Ringer will be in.
The Secret Circle
Predicted: Renewal
What Happened: Picked up for a full season and seems most likely of all the WB shows to merit a renewal. I felt good about this choice partnered up with successful The Vampire Diaries and this just confirms it.
Hart of Dixie
Predicted: 13+
What Happened: Picked up for a full season. It’s likely to be renwed, though less likely right now than Ringer and definitely less likely than The Secret Circle. Still, I feel good about my prediction even if it comes out wrong.
Television, the Drug of the Nation 