NBC cancellations
Definition
The discontinuation or axing of television series, specials, or programming by the National Broadcasting Company (NBC), a major U.S. broadcast network, often due to low ratings, creative decisions, or network strategy shifts.
A colloquial term in TV fandom for the periodic purge of underperforming shows on NBC, typically announced during upfronts or mid-season, sparking viral backlash and meme-fueled mourning online.
Examples
The NBC cancellations hit like a plot twist nobody saw coming, leaving cliffhangers eternally unresolved.
After the NBC cancellations, my DVR is lonelier than a sitcom sidekick without a laugh track.
Fans rallied with hashtags against the NBC cancellations, proving that canceled shows live forever in streaming purgatory.
Surviving another round of NBC cancellations requires the emotional armor of a reality TV villain.