So ABC’s “Manhattan Love Story” is the first show to be canceled this fall TV season. What will be next?
Here’s what could be the next to go, network by network:
ABC
“Selfie” – As someone who’s a huge fan of this modern-day remake of My Fair Lady, I’m sad to report this show has drawn mixed feelings among critics and viewers, with the title still being a big detractor. The MLS cancelation bodes in its favor, though, since it will now have a full hour on Tuesdays. Let’s only hope that it finds its audience.
CBS
Nothing – I can’t really see CBS canceling anything right now, since most of its shows are delivering solid, respectable numbers—like “Scorpion” and “Stalker.” The network knows what works, and it’s procedurals. At one point, it had the No. 1, No. 2, and No. 3 new shows in viewers.
CW
Nothing – “The Flash” and “Jane the Virgin” have received full season pick-ups, so it doesn’t look like anything will be axed.
FOX
“Mulaney”/ “Gracepoint” /“Utopia” – This one’s a three-way race for a network that has really struggled this season. “Mulaney” may be one of the most reviled shows of the fall, despite its promising promos (I predicted it to be a hit). But the laugh track and the recycled jokes just made viewers long for TBS “Seinfeld” reruns.
And “Gracepoint,” the American remake of “Broadchurch,” has flat-lined in viewership. In the series, a Northern California town is rocked by the murder of a child. It feels a little too like AMC’s “The Killing,” and despite a great cast, the pilot was nothing to write home about (except that Anna Gunn has a life beyond “Breaking Bad”). In fact, the over-the-top melodrama of the pilot was distracting.
Finally, there’s “Utopia,” which has been placed on probation with its Friday night slot. Yet, it could stick around a little longer than it should since Fox put $50 million into the series, which could be a reason why it hasn’t been canceled yet.
NBC
“A to Z” – Before it gets to Z, it looks like this rom-com could land on F for Fail. Its ratings have fallen, and bad reviews have also plagued the show, despite its effervescent leads. “Bad Judge” could also be canceled, but it has just slightly higher viewership than this show.
