NBC Cancels Five Popular Shows Amid NBA Scheduling Shift

Both CBS and NBC have recently faced significant backlash for canceling multiple beloved TV shows, leaving fans frustrated and disappointed. CBS announced the cancellation of several popular series including The Equalizer, FBI: Most Wanted, FBI: International, and S.W.A.T., despite retaining many other shows and planning several spinoffs for the 2025-26 season. Fans expressed shock and heartbreak, particularly over the abrupt end to The Equalizer, with many voicing their discontent on social media. Similarly, NBC canceled five fan favorites: Suits LA, Found, The Irrational, Lopez vs. Lopez, and Night Court, prompting strong reactions from viewers who lamented the loss of these diverse and well-liked programs. The cancellations at NBC are reportedly linked to scheduling challenges following the network's acquisition of NBA broadcast rights, which has limited primetime slots. Across both networks, viewers criticized the decisions, fearing a shift away from storytelling toward prioritizing other content such as sports programming.