‘The Big Leap’ Canceled By Fox After One Season

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Fox has opted not to proceed with a second season of The Big Leap. The ballet drama-comedy, starring Scott Foley and Simone Recasner, had an 11-episode freshman run, which ended in December, with the network at the time deferring a decision on the show’s future until the spring.It is one of two Fox freshman dramas on the bubble after soft limited runs, along with Our Kind Of People, which I hear looks promising for a second season due to a strong showing on Fox’s streamer Tubi.With its music, stage performances and aspirational themes, The Big Leap was a favorite of Fox brass during the development process and arrived with a strong pre-launch buzz, drawing parallels to Fox’s breakout hit Glee.Cancellations/Renewals Scorecard: TV Shows Ended Or Continuing In 2021-22 SeasonBut The Big Leap did not follow Glee‘s ratings trajectory.

Linear ratings were soft, with the dramedy ranking as Fox’s lowest-rated series this season.Still, Fox brass liked creatively The Big Leap, which scored a rare for a broadcast series 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

The network met with The Big Leap team to hear their Season 2 pitch before making the final decision.The Big Leap was a show-within-a-show that took viewers on a journey of self-acceptance, body-positivity and empowerment at any age.

It was described as a modern tale about second chances, chasing your dreams and taking back what’s yours. The show revolved around a group of diverse, down-on-their-luck characters attempting to change their lives by participating in a potentially life-ruining reality dance show that builds to a live production of Swan Lake.The Big Leap was produced by 20th Television and Fox Entertainment.