'Southland' canceled (NBC Cancels before 2nd Season Premiere)

The Hollywood Reporter ^ | 10/08/09 | Nellie Andreeva

[OldDeckHand]

It's the end of the road for drama "Southland," which has been canceled before the launch of its sophomore season.

Production on the John Wells-produced cop series is being shut down after six episodes.

"Southland," from Warner Bros. TV, was originally slated to debut in its new Friday 9 p.m. time slot during premiere week, but in August, NBC opted to push the start to Oct. 23 and air "Dateline NBC" in the meantime.

"Dateline NBC" will now continue to run in the Friday 9 p.m. hour.

It is not clear when the six produced new episodes of "Southland" will air.

Meanwhile, the cop drama starring Ben McKenzie will be shopped to broadcast and cable networks.

[OldDeckHand]

Good grief, I hope NBC goes out of business, and sooner rather than later.

[jessduntno]

“It’s the end of the road for drama “Southland,” which has been canceled before the launch of its sophomore season.”

Tried to watch...they shot in my backyard (literally) but it sucked...ditto on the NBC bad luck...hope they die soon...

[Armedanddangerous]

I think I remember liking that show..

[BuckyKat]

I liked that show. What are they thinking?! Pronounce it good, order more episodes, then quit on it?!

[ronniesgal]

That was a good show! I was looking forward to season 2

[FeliciaCat]

Some are saying the new “Leno” show is what tanked it...I liked this show. NBC is a wreck.

[E. Pluribus Unum]

I thought something was wrong. 'Southland' actually had writers who knew how to develop characters and create novel plots. Didn't seem right that it was on NBC.

They need to make three or four more 'Law and Order' derivatives. They don't have enough of those yet.