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JamesG · 06-22-2015, 06:19 PM

"Hannibal" Cancelled by NBC After 3 Seasons
by Nellie Andreeva
June 22, 2015

NBC has made it official, opting not to pick up a fourth season of its well received drama "Hannibal". Despite good reviews and devoted cult following, "Hannibal" could not grow into a broad network show.

The writing had been on the wall, with NBC opting to hold Season 3 for the summer, where the drama has delivered soft ratings. (It most recently logged a 0.5 Live+Same Day in adults 18-49.)

Likely more suited for cable, "Hannibal" has been solid on DVR and on-demand and has done very well on social media but that was not enough to sustain the show on a Big 4 net. The third and now final season will air in its entirety in the Thursday 10 PM slot.

"Hannibal" creator Bryan Fuller, who had no deal to run the show beyond Season 3, just landed his next series, "American Gods" at Starz, an adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s contemporary fantasy novel, which Fuller adapted with Michael Green. Still, he was expected to stay involved had "Hannibal" continued.

In light of the cancellation news, Fuller was gracious, praising NBC for its support.

“NBC has allowed us to craft a television series that no other broadcast network would have dared, and kept us on the air for three seasons despite Cancellation Bear Chow ratings and images that would have shredded the eyeballs of lesser Standards & Practices enforcers,” Fuller said.

“(Entertainment president) Jen Salke and her team have been fantastic partners and creatively supportive beyond measure. HANNIBAL is finishing his last course at NBC’s table this summer, but a hungry cannibal can always dine again. And personally, I look forward to my next meal with NBC.”

“We have been tremendously proud of Hannibal over its three seasons,” NBC said in a statement.

“Bryan and his team of writers and producers, as well as our incredible actors, have brought a visual palette of storytelling that has been second to none in all of television — broadcast or cable. We thank Gaumont and everyone involved in the show for their tireless efforts that have made ‘Hannibal’ an incredible experience for audiences around the world.”

http://deadline.com/2015/06/hannibal...bc-1201451774/

TMC · 06-25-2015, 02:12 AM

http://variety.com/2015/tv/news/hann...on-1201527355/

“I believe our deal with Amazon precludes a Netflix component so I think Netflix, who has expressed interest and has expressed great enthusiasm for the show… I don’t think contractually with our Amazon contract, they can pick up the show.”

Mace Dolex · 06-29-2015, 12:46 AM

No surprise there, how was NBC expecting to gain an audience if they never even bothered airing its repeats while the show was on hiatus so audiences can catch up?

TMC · 07-01-2015, 10:15 PM

http://deadline.com/2015/07/hannibal...me-1201467144/

As producer Gaumont International Television seeks a new home for Hannibal, the cast has become free agents as of today.

TMC · 07-07-2015, 02:04 AM

http://blogs.indiewire.com/theplayli...nibal-20150706

Exec producer Bryan Fuller tweeted the news this afternoon, adding: “We’re still investigating possibilities.”

06-22-2015, 06:19 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,179	NBC Cancels "Hannibal" *"Hannibal" Cancelled by NBC After 3 Seasons* by Nellie Andreeva June 22, 2015 NBC has made it official, opting not to pick up a fourth season of its well received drama "Hannibal". Despite good reviews and devoted cult following, "Hannibal" could not grow into a broad network show. The writing had been on the wall, with NBC opting to hold Season 3 for the summer, where the drama has delivered soft ratings. (It most recently logged a 0.5 Live+Same Day in adults 18-49.) Likely more suited for cable, "Hannibal" has been solid on DVR and on-demand and has done very well on social media but that was not enough to sustain the show on a Big 4 net. The third and now final season will air in its entirety in the Thursday 10 PM slot. "Hannibal" creator Bryan Fuller, who had no deal to run the show beyond Season 3, just landed his next series, "American Gods" at Starz, an adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s contemporary fantasy novel, which Fuller adapted with Michael Green. Still, he was expected to stay involved had "Hannibal" continued. In light of the cancellation news, Fuller was gracious, praising NBC for its support. “NBC has allowed us to craft a television series that no other broadcast network would have dared, and kept us on the air for three seasons despite Cancellation Bear Chow ratings and images that would have shredded the eyeballs of lesser Standards & Practices enforcers,” Fuller said. “(Entertainment president) Jen Salke and her team have been fantastic partners and creatively supportive beyond measure. HANNIBAL is finishing his last course at NBC’s table this summer, but a hungry cannibal can always dine again. And personally, I look forward to my next meal with NBC.” “We have been tremendously proud of Hannibal over its three seasons,” NBC said in a statement. “Bryan and his team of writers and producers, as well as our incredible actors, have brought a visual palette of storytelling that has been second to none in all of television — broadcast or cable. We thank Gaumont and everyone involved in the show for their tireless efforts that have made ‘Hannibal’ an incredible experience for audiences around the world.” http://deadline.com/2015/06/hannibal...bc-1201451774/

06-25-2015, 02:12 AM	#2
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 126,962	Hannibal boss: There have been discussions with Amazon and Netflix — but it’s unlikel http://variety.com/2015/tv/news/hann...on-1201527355/ “I believe our deal with Amazon precludes a Netflix component so I think Netflix, who has expressed interest and has expressed great enthusiasm for the show… I don’t think contractually with our Amazon contract, they can pick up the show.”
	Last edited by TMC; 06-25-2015 at 08:07 PM.

07-01-2015, 10:15 PM	#4
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 126,962	Hannibal stars’ contracts have expired http://deadline.com/2015/07/hannibal...me-1201467144/ As producer Gaumont International Television seeks a new home for Hannibal, the cast has become free agents as of today.

07-07-2015, 02:04 AM	#5
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 126,962	Amazon and Netflix pass on picking up Hannibal http://blogs.indiewire.com/theplayli...nibal-20150706 Exec producer Bryan Fuller tweeted the news this afternoon, adding: “We’re still investigating possibilities.”

06-29-2015, 12:46 AM	#3
Mace Dolex Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 12, 2013 Posts: 2,670	No surprise there, how was NBC expecting to gain an audience if they never even bothered airing its repeats while the show was on hiatus so audiences can catch up?