By Joe Otterson TV Reporter Both “The Purge” and “Treadstone” have been canceled at USA Network, Variety has confirmed. “The Purge” aired two seasons on the cabler while “Treadstone” had aired one.
Both were produced at least in part by UCP and based on Universal film franchises, with “Treadstone” being set in the “Bourne” universe.
The cancellations come roughly two weeks after USA canceled freshman drama “Dare Me.” Like many cable networks of late, USA is moving more toward unscripted programming like “Temptation Island” and “The Biggest Loser,” as well as the network’s flagship show “Monday Night Raw” from WWE.
The network is also focusing on more event-style scripted programming, like its upcoming Evel Knievel limited series starring
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