The new comedy will not return for a second season.
June 23, 2017
ABC's new comedy Downward Dog has been cancelled. The network's decision comes six episodes into the show's run and just four days before its now-series finale. Co-creators Michael Killen and Samm Hodges broke the news on Twitter this afternoon, writing that the network, which was in support of the show creatively, could not find a way to justify a second season financially.
The half-hour series premiered last month and has been garnering decent ratings and generally-positive feedback from critics. But with the cast's options due to expire in the coming week, its numbers just weren't strong enough for the network to justify bringing the show back.
Downward Dog starred Allison Tolman as a woman attempting to deal with her tumultuous personal life and stressful career. Observing her daily struggles is her increasingly-lonely and philosophical dog Martin, who tells her story from a canine's uniquely unfiltered perspective.
Catch the show's two-part series finale this Tuesday, June 27.
Teresa
07/01/17 at 05:14pm
I cannot believe another great show gets cancelled. This was adorable show and is very clever.
Melissa
07/01/17 at 11:51am
We loved this show, so of course it was cancelled. The Gong Show- seriously. Stupid the first time it was on, sure the new one will be equally insipid. Glad I still have several on the DVR- have to watch when our dog is sleeping cause she goes crazy when animals are on.
Peekabelle
06/30/17 at 12:29pm
Coach Flamingo hit the nail on the head - if it's not a wash, rinse, repeat procedural or canned laughter sitcom it won't make it on a conventional network.
Pauline Mullinax
06/30/17 at 11:36am
@Kat on 6/28: Agree with you.
@Kat on 06/29/17 at 20:22:35. You're an utter moron.Check your syntax.
Kat
06/30/17 at 11:32am
I am so sad! I loved this show. It was funny and poignant. I really felt like the writers understand a dog's pov. ABC is truly making a mistake.
Joe
06/29/17 at 09:08pm
I was drunk when I watched this show, and got off on watching it after smoking a joint
Kat
06/29/17 at 08:22pm
This show sucked, glad it's gone, you people too stupid, you like dumb things!
Kat
06/28/17 at 07:00pm
I am so sad! I loved this show. It was funny and poignant. I really felt like the writers understand a dog's pov. ABC is truly making a mistake.
Kathy
06/28/17 at 06:25pm
Soooo upset.... great show that had potential for seasons to come...
Richard
06/28/17 at 05:07pm
I know, I know, I know.I said this show was dumb, but it's not.I loved it, and enjoyed the finale for what it was.
As for the new Gong Show, I think I'll just see what happens. I'm mean and aggressive when I drink, and my posts come off in hostile ways.Sorry, IMSC
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