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No back order for the new legal drama.
October 18, 2019
It looks like it's case closed for Bluff City Law. Word is out that NBC is wrapping production on the new drama after its initial 10-episode run, opting not to proceed with a back order for any additional episodes.
The series has had a tough go since its premiere in late September. Airing Monday nights at 10:00pm, it has struggled to find a sizeable audience, trailing its time slot competition for the past two weeks. Critical reception has overall been mixed at best.
Back in August the network had ordered six additional scripts for the show ahead of its premiere, but its early struggles have led NBC execs to rethink their long-term plans for the series. While no final decisions have been publicly, it appears that the series has been cancelled.
Bluff City Law follows Sydney Strait, a brilliant Memphis lawyer who left her father's famous firm due to their tumultuous relationship. But after years of barely speaking to each other, Sydney is thrust back into the family fold after her mother suddenly dies. When her father then asks Sydney to rejoin his firm, she puts aside her lingering resentment and distrust so that she can work at the firm she knows can affect real change.
The show's final episode is scheduled to air on November 25.
Comments (67)
10/19/19 at 09:33am
And all of the unwatchable dating shows and the ridiculous Greys Anatomy survive. They definitely do not give any new shows a chance.
10/19/19 at 08:52am
What a shame! Really question who is making these decisions. A show barely has a chance to start before its pulled.
10/19/19 at 08:51am
After watching as much TV as I have, unfortunately, I can call them a mile away now. I read the synopsis on this before it even came out and new it was a bad idea for a show. Somehow Dick Wolf, has the monopoly. No other law shows have really been successful for the type of law show Law & Order is.
10/19/19 at 08:19am
Good. "All Rise" and "Stumptown" will be next closely followed by "FBI." These formulaic "police procedural dramas" are simply left-wing political commentary produced by Hollywood socialists.
10/19/19 at 08:16am
This show had nothing going for it. A daughter that pouts all the time was the main theme. I knew after watching the first episode that it was not going to last.
Do they no longer do focus groups?
Do they no longer do focus groups?
10/19/19 at 08:08am
Filmed on location in Memphis. Enjoyed.
10/19/19 at 07:58am
Love Jimmie Smits but this show was way to canned. One show was all I needed and YES, I agree with Jasmine in that NBC does not allow a show to gain traction. That too affects my desire to follow, expect the show to continue and have it pulled.
10/19/19 at 07:50am
GIVE THIS SHOW A CHANCE !! IT HAD DIFFERENT CASES FOR A LAW SHOW, AND WAS ENJOYABLE TO WATCH !! ANY SHOW OPPOSITE MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL WILL FIND IT HARD TO GAIN AN AUDIENCE, LIKEWISE SUNDAY OR THURSDAY NIGHT !!
10/19/19 at 07:37am
I agree, as a general rule I avoid all cop shows, lawyer shows (and I am a lawyer) and hospital shows on network TV. Also anything with an alphabetic title; no NCIS CSI FBI SWAT etc.
10/19/19 at 07:12am
Not overly surprised. Decent enough show, but has some flaws.
If you're looking for a court show I suggest All Rise. It has its own flaws (what doesn't), but over all I think it's the better show.
If you're looking for a court show I suggest All Rise. It has its own flaws (what doesn't), but over all I think it's the better show.
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