Breaking News: Exciting Updates on the Fate of Three ABC Shows!

Summary

The Rookie: Feds, Home Economics, and The Good Lawyer have a chance at renewal as ABC reportedly likes them creatively.

The fate of these shows may be delayed due to strikes and extended time for the cast's options.

ABC's three shows, including The Rookie: Feds, are awaiting detailed but uncertain renewal updates. Earlier this year, ABC had already announced the majority of its renewals and cancellations. Shows like The Company You Keep and Alaska Daily were canceled, while long-running sitcom The Conners and new drama Will Trent were among the renewed shows. The Rookie: Feds, starring Niecy Nash-Betts, the family comedy Home Economics, and potential spinoff The Good Lawyer, are still undecided.

According to Deadline, the options for The Good Lawyer cast, the potential spinoff of ABC's The Good Doctor starring Kennedy McMann and Felicity Huffman, expired on August 15. Under normal circumstances, this would mean that the fate of the show would have already been determined. However, due to the SAG-AFTRA strike rules, any cast hold period is extended for the duration of the work stoppage. Consequently, once the strike concludes, the additional time will be added to The Good Lawyer, potentially prolonging the period in which ABC has to make a final decision. It's important to note that the same SAG-AFTRA strike rules also apply to The Rookie: Feds and Home Economics, although the specifics may vary.

The Status Of The Rookie: Feds & Home Economics, Explained

Since The Rookie: Feds is a new show, it operates on a different schedule. The cast's options are valid until the end of October, and ABC might potentially make a decision on whether to renew or cancel the spinoff as late as December, considering the additional time caused by the SAG-AFTRA strike. Similarly, for Home Economics season 3, the announcement of its status may experience a delay due to the cast remaining under options for approximately one and a half months after the strikes conclude.

However, while the WGA and SAG-AFTRA fight for fair wages, it is reported that ABC may not require additional time and will announce their decision to renew or cancel the three shows much earlier. The delay in confirming the fate of these shows is attributed to business considerations and the impact of ongoing strikes. On a positive note, ABC is reportedly impressed with The Rookie: Feds, Home Economics, and The Good Lawyer from a creative standpoint, increasing their chances of being renewed. Throughout the writers' and actors' strikes, the industry hopes for a fair agreement from major studios and streaming services to resume production and normal decision-making processes.

Source: Deadline