Broke season 2: Why was it canceled by CBS? A look within
Entering this season, there were some reasons for high hopes — Broke marked the first series for Pauley Perrette since her departure from NCIS, and she had a fantastic cast around her including Jaime Camil and Natasha Laggero. The premise is something battle-tested within the sitcom world — people from very different lifestyles having to find a way to live together. At first, there’s conflict, but in the end they form a unique little family.
So why didn’t it work as CBS had hoped? Ultimately, we think that there are a few reasons for it.
1. A tough timeslot – In premiering Broke so late into the year, the show couldn’t get the same promotion as a lot of other fall programs. Sometimes, a successful show is about getting exposure right away, especially a sitcom since networks are often not altogether patient.
2. The ratings – This is linked in part to what we’ve already said. A 0.6 rating in the 18-49 demographic and just over 4.8 million viewers isn’t a bad audience on average for a sitcom; however, it is for a network like CBS. They weren’t seeing enough viewership from linear and digital/DVR ratings to merit bringing it back for more.
3. Timing in general – We think that this current climate is very hard for new shows — viewers are looking for comfort and, while Broke can provide that, we think that there’s a thirst for nostalgia and to revisit some things that people already know and love. It’s harder to convince people to give other shows/ideas a chance. If only they had…
Why do you think Broke was canceled at CBS?
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