NBC Cancels Half Its Primetime Lineup: Here Are the 5 Shows That Didn’t Make the Cut in 2026
- The network quietly axed "Quantum Leap 2.0" after a steep 40% drop in viewership—the time-travel reboot couldn’t escape its own cancellation date.
- Fan-favorite "Found" was pulled despite a dedicated fanbase, with NBC citing "budget restructuring" and a cliffhanger finale that will never be resolved.
- Dark comedy "St. Denis Medical" was abruptly canned after season 2, surprising insiders who thought the show had already been renewed.
- "The Irrational" was dropped due to falling ratings, leaving Professor Alec Mercer’s case-solving days behind and angering loyal procedural fans.
- Mystery drama "The Village" ended after two seasons, with NBC prioritizing new reality pilots over serialized storytelling—sparking outrage on social media.