CBS Cancels ‘East New York’ and ‘True Lies’ After One Season

Martin Holmes
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Amanda Warren in East New York and Steve Howey and Ginger Gonzaga in True Lies
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Police procedural East New York and action comedy True Lies have been canceled at CBS after just one season, with both series set to end their runs this month.

According to Deadline, there were lengthy renewal negotiations between CBS and East New York‘s lead studio, Warner Bros. Television, including disputes over streaming rights. It seemed like a renewal was likely after Friday when the network canceled the long-running drama S.W.A.T.; however, following fan backlash, CBS reversed its decision.

East New York and S.W.A.T. were competing for the same spot, and while the latter is more expensive, it has proven to have a loyal audience. Deadline reports that S.W.A.T.‘s established fan base and solid ratings performance factored into the final decision.

Created by William Finkelstein and Mike Flynn, East New York centers on the officers and detectives of the NYPD’s 74th precinct in the Brooklyn neighborhood of East New York. It follows Deputy Inspector Regina Haywood (Amanda Warren), a newly promoted commanding officer with a vision not just to serve and protect the community but become part of it.

The series also starred Jimmy Smits, Elizabeth Rodriguez, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Olivia Luccardi, Richard Kind, and Kevin Rankin.

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In addition, True Lies has been axed ahead of its May 17 season finale. The reboot of James Cameron’s hit 1994 movie has struggled to find an audience, ranking as CBS’ lowest-rated scripted series of the season.

Created by Matt Nix, True Lies revolves around a suburban housewife who discovers her computer consultant husband is a skilled international spy, which leads to them trying to save the world and their marriage. It stars Steve Howey and Ginger Gonzaga in the roles Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jamie Lee Curtis played in the 1994 movie.

Erica Hernandez, Omar Miller, Annabella Didion, Mike O’Gorman, and Lucas Jaye also starred.

East New York, Season 1, Finale, Sunday, May 14, 9/8 c, CBS

True Lies, Season 1, Finale, Wednesday, May 17, 10/9 c, CBS

East New YorkTrue Lies (2023)Amanda WarrenGinger GonzagaSteve Howey



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    BlueClover

    Bummed they cancelled East New York. It had some interesting story lines and characters. Someone else should pick it up. I’d follow it to another network

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    PurpleWheel

    I think its a shame that a good solid show like East New York with black & Latino characters couldn't survive more than one season. I'm really upset. Seems to be a pattern.

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    CyanMagnet

    A shame about East New York. Looks like it was a dispute over streaming rights more than just ratings, which were pretty good anyway. Jimmy Smits continues to have no luck with shows he's involved with. Hopefully, the parties concerned will reconsider this bad decision.

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    RedPlane

    True lies is a good show CBS is always getting rid of good shows give true lies a chance please

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    CyanWeights

    I am so upset to see that East New York was cancelled! Why would CBS do this? Every time we get a good show it gets cancelled. I hate that for the wonderful actors. Hope you can pick up another show.

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    BluePlanet

    Why?!!!! CBS needs to rethink. East NY I love!!!!! Swat ❤️. I just don't understand.

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    Jena

    Oh, boo hiss, I'm sad about True Lies. Hey #cbs, I think you should move that show to summer, one of those light, fun shows that you can watch just for the action.

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    GoldBug

    Love East New York. Lots of interesting characters. Hope it will be picked up elsewhere. Give it a chance.

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    OrangeBike

    I feel CBS did not give True Lies, a chance. But, I’m not surprised CBS does this to Good shows that are not the normal. I enjoyed watching this show with my family.

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    GreenCarrot

    Both good shows that deserved to be renewed, especially East New York.

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    CyanCandy

    True Lies was silly but light & entertaining enough. Not everything has to be a serious drama to be good. Oh well.

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    Irene Cannata

    I hate it, I look forward to Wednesday's for True Lies! Love the cast the acting. That's another good show they cancelled on me😠! They go by who watches it and the age group 18 to 49 not bleeping fair, I'm over 49 I guess we "old" people don't matter 😠😠😠 UNCANCELLE TRUE LIES PLEASE!!!!!!!!

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    CyanScissors

    You know why 2 many black actors ..

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    PurpleLeaf

    It is a shame, Black and Latino shows don't survive even with the GREAT ratings! I agree, don't cancel it, move it to air in the summer.

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    OliveDice

    East New York was a quality show with above average writing, acting and directing.

    Of course it would be cancelled.

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    CyanScissors

    Proof is here ! East new york is no more!

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    CyanScissors

    Swat should go.. its so weak anymore..

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    CyanScissors

    Your so spot on. Just A dam shame! Let all boycot this station .nothing to watch now anyway.

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    CyanScissors

    Bring it back now! You put fire country next to this amazing group of actors? Fire country is horrible they are the worst actors ever.. be honest your lying no way rating won over east new york!

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    GoldSubmarine

    Like that great show the Equalizer where the fat black ladies always have to make a point on how whites hold them down from being successful

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