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'Hellcats' canceled, 'Nikita' Season 2 picked up by The CW
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We've got good news, and we've got bad news. The bad news is that The CW's freshman series "Hellcats" has been canceled, as first reported by Deadline. The cheerleading drama, executive produced by "Smallville" star Tom Welling and Kevin Murphy and led by former Disney stars Ashley Tisdale and Aly Michalka was one of Zap2it's early favorites in the 2010-2011 season.Unfortunately, the series floundered undeniably in its back nine episodes, relying heavily on gimmicks (like Zombies and musical numbers) and stunt casting (A.J. Michalka and Ciara) and shelving the intriguing love triangle that was the heart of the initial episodes.
With this cancellation, The CW makes room for three new dramas - "The Ringer," "Secret Circle," and "Hart of Dixie" - and (here's the good news) can hang onto "Nikita," its only other drama from the 2010-2011 season. "Nikita's" first season ended on May 12 on a creative high, launching a bold storyline that will take the series in a significantly new direction for Season 2. We're thrilled by this pickup and interested to see where it lands in the schedule, to be announced May 19.
The network's other bubble show, veteran soap "One Tree Hill," will also live on for at least 13 episodes.
Weigh in, Zap2it readers. Are you happy with The CW's choices? Would you have preferred to see a different result?
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Will NIKITA be coming back for 22 episodes or 13 like oth?
Awesome news! One Tree Hill and Nikita returning!!! Now can we get Lucas and Peyton to make an appearance in at least 1 episode next season. CW, make it happen!
One Tree Hill and Nikita return!!!!!!! Yes!!!!!!
NIKITAAA YES :) soooo happy! I can now relax
omg... was holding my breath to hear about the 2nd season of nikit... woohoooo :) about time CW!! whats up with being that late of announcing that... nikita is one of the best shows on tv these days... u cab go ahead and renew it for a third season as well... we will never get tired of maggie Q :)goooo nikita.. can hardly wait to see what happens next...
this news mad my day:))))
I can't believe they canceled Hellcats and kept OTH. Typical CW to cut something off before it's been given a chance.
Great news.. it is awesome !!
I will miss Hellcats! I thought it was a terrific show. Looked forward to it every week.
I was surprised 'Nikita' was low rated enough to even be on the bubble. The show has gotten better and better throughout its season. I hope it will last as long as OTH.
So happy that Nikita is getting a second season!! It's a fun and exciting show unlike so much of the dull crap on TV these days. It's also nice to see a network stick with a relatively low rated show for a second season unlike so many others. Do you hear me ABC??