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JamesG · 04-24-2019, 02:11 PM

"All American", "In The Dark", "Roswell, New Mexico", "The 100" Renewed; The CW to Bring Back Record 14 Series Next Season
by Nellie Andreeva
April 24, 2019

Come this May, there will be no cancellations at The CW. The network just renewed the last four scripted series, which had been awaiting word on their fate.

Freshmen "All American", "In The Dark" and "Roswell, New Mexico" for second seasons, and veteran "The 100" for a seventh season. That brings the total scripted series renewed by The CW for the 2019-2020 season to staggering 14, including all five freshman series.

This is a record for the network, up from the 12 scripted shows The CW brought back this season as it expanded from five to six nights of programming.

The size of The CW returning slate is on par with a Big 4 network; NBC for example brought back 13 scripted series this season. This also marks the first time The CW has renewed all of its freshman shows.

“As we begin to plan for the 2019-2020 season, we’re thrilled to have this roster of 14 exceptionally creative and distinctive series, including all five first year shows, as the foundation on which to continue to build the multi-platform future of The CW,” said Mark Pedowitz, President, The CW.

“One of our key long-term goals has been to continually add more original programming all year round, especially in midseason and summer, and with these returning shows and the new series we’ll order as we get closer to the May upfront, next season on The CW is shaping up to be our most robust year-round schedule yet.”

"All American" was the only fall The CW series not to get a renewal by the CW in January. Despite strong reviews and loyal following, the drama, from Berlanti Prods. and Warner Bros. TV, had delivered modest ratings, leading to the network’s decision to only give the series a three-episode back order.

The CW brass already are high on the show creatively, and the bump in exposure the series saw since launching on Netflix a month ago, helped seal the renewal. There has been data indicating that "All American" is doing well on the streaming platform.

Additionally, the series has been heating up social media as new fans discover the show on Netflix. The response has been similar to that for another The CW series from Berlanti Prods., "Riverdale", whose linear ratings took off in Season 2 after its first season had streamed on Netflix for a couple of months.

https://deadline.com/2019/04/all-ame...cw-1202601250/

TMC · 04-25-2019, 03:05 PM

Nipsey Hussle was and will continue to be an inspiration for The CW's All American

The late rapper provided inspiration for the British actor Daniel Ezra in the lead role of The CW series, based on a football player from South Central who plays for the Beverly Hills High football team. Producers were even trying to get Hussle to make a cameo in Season 1. All American's renewal for Season 2 paves the way for him to be honored next season.

04-24-2019, 02:11 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,045	The CW Renews "All American" for 2nd Season *"All American", "In The Dark", "Roswell, New Mexico", "The 100" Renewed; The CW to Bring Back Record 14 Series Next Season* by Nellie Andreeva April 24, 2019 Come this May, there will be no cancellations at The CW. The network just renewed the last four scripted series, which had been awaiting word on their fate. Freshmen "All American", "In The Dark" and "Roswell, New Mexico" for second seasons, and veteran "The 100" for a seventh season. That brings the total scripted series renewed by The CW for the 2019-2020 season to staggering 14, including all five freshman series. This is a record for the network, up from the 12 scripted shows The CW brought back this season as it expanded from five to six nights of programming. The size of The CW returning slate is on par with a Big 4 network; NBC for example brought back 13 scripted series this season. This also marks the first time The CW has renewed all of its freshman shows. “As we begin to plan for the 2019-2020 season, we’re thrilled to have this roster of 14 exceptionally creative and distinctive series, including all five first year shows, as the foundation on which to continue to build the multi-platform future of The CW,” said Mark Pedowitz, President, The CW. “One of our key long-term goals has been to continually add more original programming all year round, especially in midseason and summer, and with these returning shows and the new series we’ll order as we get closer to the May upfront, next season on The CW is shaping up to be our most robust year-round schedule yet.” "All American" was the only fall The CW series not to get a renewal by the CW in January. Despite strong reviews and loyal following, the drama, from Berlanti Prods. and Warner Bros. TV, had delivered modest ratings, leading to the network’s decision to only give the series a three-episode back order. The CW brass already are high on the show creatively, and the bump in exposure the series saw since launching on Netflix a month ago, helped seal the renewal. There has been data indicating that "All American" is doing well on the streaming platform. Additionally, the series has been heating up social media as new fans discover the show on Netflix. The response has been similar to that for another The CW series from Berlanti Prods., "Riverdale", whose linear ratings took off in Season 2 after its first season had streamed on Netflix for a couple of months. https://deadline.com/2019/04/all-ame...cw-1202601250/

04-25-2019, 03:05 PM	#2
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 125,444	Nipsey Hussle was and will continue to be an inspiration for The CW's All American The late rapper provided inspiration for the British actor Daniel Ezra in the lead role of The CW series, based on a football player from South Central who plays for the Beverly Hills High football team. Producers were even trying to get Hussle to make a cameo in Season 1. All American's renewal for Season 2 paves the way for him to be honored next season.