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NBC orders four new series while scrapping four pilots

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NBC has greenlit four pilots to series for the 2026-27 television season. The network also scrapped four other projects, including a drama starring Emily Deschanel. The decisions follow an evaluation of eight pilots developed for consideration.

The Chicago P.D. season 13 finale delivered a tense cliffhanger centered on sergeant Hank Voight and his colleague Imani. After a deadly confrontation with kidnapper Kirby, Voight must decide whether to pursue charges against Imani's sister Shari for a recent murder.

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NBC has unveiled its primetime lineup for the fall 2026 season, marking the network's second major announcement after CBS. The schedule features new series, returning staples, and special programming.

Kevin Abbott, showrunner for NBC's Happy's Place, discussed the Season 2 finale and previewed potential Season 3 developments in a recent interview. He highlighted ongoing tensions in Bobbie and Emmett's relationship and Bobbie's unresolved feelings toward her late father. Abbott also expressed interest in bringing back guest stars like Jane Lynch and exploring new arcs.

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NBC's Chicago Fire will have a new showrunner after its current season 14. Andrea Newman, who has led the series since season 1, is stepping down, with Victor Teran promoted to take her place. The change was first reported by Variety.

NBC's The Hunting Party reached No. 3 on the Nielsen streaming charts for the week of February 16–22, after its Season 1 debuted on Netflix on February 15. The show amassed 1.29 billion viewing minutes across 14 episodes on Netflix and Peacock.

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The medical drama Brilliant Minds, starring Zachary Quinto, will return to NBC's schedule for its remaining season 2 episodes starting May 27. The series was paused in February due to the Winter Olympics and features several notable guest stars in the upcoming installments. No renewal decision for a third season has been announced.

 

 

 

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