At least some good news.

[rogueslayer452]

++ Elementary got renewed for a seventh season. I was legitimately surprised by this news, since it's been speculated that this season, which premiered much later than previous seasons, would be its last. I'm happy it's not, though, because I adore Joan and Sherlock's relationship on this show.

++ Agents of SHIELD was another pleasant surprise since it's been renewed for a sixth season. Some were thinking that this might be the last season, since it was reported a while ago that the S5 finale could very well act like a series finale should the show not get renewed, so they were kind of prepared for the possibility regardless (which is what most shows should do, imho, always treat a season like it'll be the last one to at least feel somewhat completed). For me, while it's not always perfect, Agents of SHIELD has been a show that has only gotten stronger and better with each season, and despite the contract deal made with Marvel to coincide with the MCU which prevents them from doing certain things they want to do to progress the story at their own pace, they still manage to pull it off. The show is highly rated, having an overall 95% on Rotten Tomatoes and S5 alone is currently at 100%. So, it's doing something right with the way its orchestrating the storylines and character moments. Personally, I'm just happy to continue watching Chloe Bennet as Daisy Johnson being amazing on my screen for another season.

++ Along with some other renewal news, Bull (CBS) was renewed for a third season some while ago, and recently Siren (Freeform) was picked up for a second season. Aside from that, there hasn't been anything else worthwhile to mention in regards to renewals or cancellations, as far as I can tell. All the important announcements, at least regarding my shows, have already been reported. However, this year was particularly brutal when it came to cancellation announcements. I mean, you can say that about pretty much every year with upfronts depending on what you watch, but this year seemed like a massive bloodbath for certain networks.

++ And when it comes to newer upcoming shows and honestly, aside from the announcement of Guillermo del Toro's new horror anthology series which I'm very enthusiastically curious about, nothing else from the announcements has caught my eye or remotely interested me.

Comments

[icecoldrain.livejournal.com]

I'm happy that Elementary got renewed! I'm super behind on the show so I was sad when I heard rumors that this was its last. When it was renewed I also found out that this is one of the shows that makes a lot of money for CBS oversees. I was like SEE. THIS SHOW IS GREAT lmao.

[rogueslayer452.livejournal.com]

That's amazing to hear that it's doing really well overseas! I didn't really consider that part of the equation, but it makes sense. Elementary is one of those procedurals that, even though I may prefer some seasons to others, still remains consistent and enjoyable and I love the main actors so much. Lucy Liu and JLM have such a wonderful dynamic with each other and I'm happy that the show is continuing. :)

[icecoldrain.livejournal.com]

Same here! I know a lot of shows are aired oversees, but there's usually a big delay and/or, depending on the network, they don't take how well it does overseas into consideration. idk why I didn't think about it before with Elementary because CBS is one of those networks that keep shows around based on how well it does all around vs. just here. Plus, the various Sherlock incarnations draws viewers from all over the world so it makes sense that it's no different with Sherlock. I love the characters but not really the cases on this show lmao, but one of the things I complain about with procedural is that there's not enough character growth etc. and way more focus on the cases, leading me to abandon ship at some point. It's the opposite and I'd much rather have time watching the characters grow and interact with each other than compelling cases tbh.

[rogueslayer452.livejournal.com]

but there's usually a big delay and/or, depending on the network, they don't take how well it does overseas into consideration.

Yep, hence the whole Nielsen debate we discussed earlier.

It's the opposite and I'd much rather have time watching the characters grow and interact with each other than compelling cases tbh.

For me, I like a good balance between the two. I would like there to be episodic cases that are actually interesting while also allowing the characters to grow and interact during the episodes, usually helped and assisted by said case. That's kind of what happens in Elementary, since the cases are more of a background necessity whereas the main focus is mostly centered around the characters themselves and whatever is happening with them.

Granted, I'm someone who doesn't mind a good procedural in general, just as long as it's presented well with good acting and interesting case concepts. Otherwise, it'll just be your basic cookie cutter procedural that I'm just like, meh.

[icecoldrain.livejournal.com]

Yep. I honestly don't know why any network still uses the Nielsen scale. One day they'll all switch to a more accurate one and one that's also accurate for the times. We'll probably be little old ladies by then though lol.

I like good procedurals as well. I'd def prefer a show to balance the cases and the character's lives etc., but if they're going to do more of one and flake out on the other, I'd prefer it to be more character driven then case, case, case and very little movement on the character front.

[rogueslayer452.livejournal.com]

I'm hoping that it'll be sooner than later though, because I cannot foresee traditional media lasting much longer underneath their near-obsolete system when everything else is moving forward and evolving at a much quicker pace.

[icecoldrain.livejournal.com]

Same. I hope that more networks start to notice that the game has changed with technology the way music has been trying to catch up. My family was in the music business for a long time and even now, the music business is still trying to catch up with how things changed with technology even though companies like Apple with iTunes etc. have been around for over a decade now. Music careers were built on sales and then shows as an after thought. Now, while sales are what everyone wants, if an artist wants to make money they need to tour and sell shows because they get such a small amount from online sales and actual physical CD sales are way way down.