Reboots have been hot on NBC this season, with the two freshman followups to classic TV series, drama Quantum Leap and comedy Night Court, both already picked up for a second season.
For the first time in years, NBC faces renewals of its four top rated dramas, Dick Wolf’s Chicago Franchise and Law & Order: SVU, whose three-season pickups are all coming to an end.
I hear negotiations are already underway, and the goal is to again secure multi-season renewals for all four shows. That is considered attainable as the biggest obstacle for hit long-running shows usually is cost, and Wolf is known for keeping his productions on tight budgets.
That sometimes is reflected into how long actors stay on his procedurals, with cast turnovers used as both a way to keep shows fresh creatively and keep costs in check.
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