NBC announced Thursday that its recent drama Southland has been canceled after its first season. Southland started in the middle of last season after ER’s once coveted time slot. However, it was only along for the ride and could only endure so much. Southland was originally slated to return at a new time on Fridays 9/8 last month. Instead of airing it, NBC brass went ahead and aired Dateline instead.
The cancellation of Southland ends a long relationship between NBC and executive producer John Wells, who was behind such dramas as ER and The West Wing. This breakup could have further implications down the road. Right now, NBC needs to be in good standing with as many successful producers as they can. They need name recognition in order to bring back viewers to their shows.
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