CBS has left TV viewers in mourning as it cancels several shows, including favourites which have been on air for numerous seasons.
The station has made the decision to get rid of a number of programmes across multiple genres. Fans have been shocked to see favourites including crime drama, TV game shows and drama being axed. S.W.A.T. was initially set to end after six seasons in 2023, but was renewed for two more seasons. However, it has now run it's course, and the eighth season is officially the last as CBS axes it for good.
A showrunner of the drama has now spoken out as he admitted he's gutted. Andrew Dettmann explained: "It’s heartbreaking news, primarily because it’s been such an immense pleasure working with this cast and crew to put out a show that we’ve always been proud of."
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However, fans have taken to social media to vent, as one S.W.A.T. fan shared: "Hey @CBS stop messing with @swatcbs every time you want to clear schedule you cancel the show and the fans fight to bring it back So take the hint! @shemarmoore @davidbradleylim @jayharrington3 have a great show so leave them alone."
Another added: "Personally I don’t want CBS to keep the show on their network because they will likely do this again with swat."
It's not the only crime drama series that's exiting either, as two spin offs of the FBI franchise have also been axed. FBI: Most Wanted follows officers in New York as they try to track down the worst criminals. However that will no longer be on screens by the end of the year.
Bosses have decided to end the show after six seasons on CBS, starring huge names such as Dylan McDermott.
Likewise its sister show FBI: International will also end after four seasons. The show focused on FBI special agents who investigate crime and terrorism abroad, with Jesse Lee Soffer and Luke Kleintank making up the cast.
It's not just drama that's being kicked off screen either, as late-night comedy show After Midnight will conclude after two seasons. Host Taylor Tomlinson has returned to her stand up comedy roots and CS has confirmed it will no longer air any original programming in the 12:30 am slot going forward.
Yet whilst many shows are exiting CBS, there are new ones coming to fill its place. The network has decided to push most of its premieres back to mid-October, while one highly-anticipated show is still noted to air in September.
Shows including NCIS, NCIS: Origins and The Summit will land in fall, with Survivor, 48 Hours and 60 Minutes
