dailyloe.com – CBS has canceled two scripted series, Watson and DMV, confirming their removal from the 2026-27 broadcast schedule. The network announced the final episode air dates for both shows, set for early May. This decision was confirmed ahead of the network’s official schedule unveiling on April 15.
The sophomore drama Watson and freshman comedy DMV were the only scripted series not renewed this year. Both shows ranked among CBS’s lowest-rated programs during the recent season. The network had previously granted early renewals to 12 other dramas, including new hits Marshals and CIA.
Watson experienced significant ratings decline after a timeslot change from Sundays to Mondays. It later returned to its original Sunday slot but failed to recover its audience. DMV maintained steady linear television ratings but saw declines in delayed multi-platform viewing.
The final episode of Watson is scheduled to air on May 3, 2026. DMV will conclude its run with a final episode airing on May 11, 2026. This marks a swift conclusion for both series just weeks after the cancellation announcement.
CBS is now looking to comedy pilots Eternally Yours and Tillbrooks as potential replacements. These new shows could fill the slots left open by the canceled series. The network’s confidence in these pilots suggests a strategic shift in its comedy programming strategy.
This programming move is part of CBS’s broader strategy to refresh its lineup with higher-performing content. The network continues to invest in new dramas like Sheriff Country and Boston Blue. International audiences follow these U.S. network decisions as indicators of global television trends.[]
Source: Yahoo
