Charlie Sheen’s ‘Anger Management’ effectively canceled by FX
This news, to many of you, may simply feel like a formality at this point: There is not going to be any more “Anger Management” on FX.
As SpoilerTV points out using a recent press release, the upcoming December 22 episode of the show will be its last. There are many reasons why this is not a surprise, but the biggest one is just that the ratings were not very good. It got off to a strong start thanks to the presence of Charlie Sheen and all of the hype surrounding his “Two and a Half Men” exit, but the quality of the comedy never quite sustained to the point where this became must-see TV.
Sheen clearly has to think like a winner right now, and we’re not even using that word as a reference to that huge publicity blitz he made so long ago. After all, remember here that he made a gigantic amount of money for doing this series, which he producers and also is involved with in a variety of other ways.
For a while, this model of giving shows gigantic renewals was something that FX was playing with, given that they tried it with Martin Lawrence and George Lopez. However, it turned out to be not nearly as successful at any other turn. While you can market a show around a big comedy star, the challenge is making it more than just a vehicle for them. “Anger Management” had its moments, but none of these comedies are going to be remembered as classics.
Now, we just have to hope for one more “Two and a Half Men” appearance from Sheen before the series ends.
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dommyinla
November 30, 2014 @ 8:15 pm
actually the show is pretty good… has a terrific supporting cast… im sad to see it go… it’s not brilliant by any means,… just a decently made multi cam… compared to 2 and 1/2 men at this point it’s breaking bad
Stone
November 11, 2014 @ 11:48 pm
I really liked the show, the comedy was crisp, fast, very clever, hip & funny. The characters were great. I am really bummed out by this news and I hope some other network picks them up. It’s way better than the ridiculous Ashton Kutcher version of Two & A Half Men.
Caro
November 9, 2014 @ 6:34 am
Charlie Sheen may be a damaged and troubled soul but the man can act! He is amazing in dramatic roles and his comedic timing is some of the best around! He also has great chemistry with everyone he works with. The writing on Anger Management wasn’t strong which is why the show failed but Sheen was still good in it! I hope Sheen comes back to Men and then lands another show!
MICHAEL
November 17, 2014 @ 2:54 pm
I love Charlie and I totally agree with u. He should make a comeback to TAAHM for one last time. And finally he should star in another show. I really hope he’s working on something new. Charlie is one of the best actors around and i really love his work. Let’s all hope that he will land another show !!!