FOX Renew/Cancel: Brooklyn Nine-Nine Is Likely to be Renewed

Certain Cancelation/Ending	Likely Cancelation	Leans Cancelation	Leans Renewal	Likely Renewal	Certain Renewal	Renewed
New Girl (Ending)	The X-Files	Gotham	The Last Man On Earth	Lucifer	Bob’s Burgers	The Simpsons
The Exorcist	Ghosted	The Mick	LA to Vegas	Brooklyn Nine-Nine	The Resident	The Orville
					Family Guy	The Gifted
					Lethal Weapon	9-1-1
					Empire
					Star

Prediction Changes

-Brooklyn Nine-Nine up to a Likely Renewal

-LA to Vegas down to Leans Renewal

-The Mick up to Leans Cancelation

-Ghosted down to Likely Cancelation

Why Is Brooklyn Nine-Nine A Likely Renewal?

Brooklyn Nine-Nine really did not take its recent Tuesday days kindly, but that could have to do with the incompatible matching. While it doesn’t seem like it’ll meet advertiser’s expectations for the season, an exception will likely be made for a show that is retaining from The Simpsons in the spring. I wouldn’t be surprised with the 6th season being 18-22 episodes, but held for midseason. Best to let something else enjoy the football halo in the fall. With many shows having their casts under 6-season contracts, it shouldn’t be tough to renew it. Additionally, this could spell bad news for previous time slot occupant, Ghosted, which has been pushed down one column.

On The Mick and LA to Vegas

Neither LA to Vegas nor The Mick are doing all that great, and FOX may think they can do better with shows like The Orville or The Gifted there next season. I can’t imagine either of them being too expensive though should they decide to give them another shot. Right now, I’m giving the edge to LA to Vegas since it is closer to meeting advertisers’ expectations than The Mick, though it is still not too close to them. Plus, The Mick received a huge marketing push and hasn’t capitalized all that much.

Recent episodes of The Mick have been small successes all things considered, though. If in upcoming weeks we see LA to Vegas stuck at 0.6s and Mick up to 0.8s, I may have to change my mind. In general though, FOX comedy is tough to predict as many are of similar strength and ratings.

What do you think of my predictions? Let me know in the comments below, and be sure to leave your own!

LA to Vegas ’Pilot’ Review

***Spoilers Ahead***

Pilot

Photo: FOX

Normally, the setting of a sitcom is an essential factor that determines whether the series will be able to break the glass ceiling or simply meander into cliché territory. If the show takes place in an office or a house in the suburbs, one generally knows what they're in for. While that's not necessarily a bad thing, it takes away a good chunk of originality unless the writers create their own twist. That being said, LA to Vegas does not have that issue. In fact, the series has one of the most interesting backdrops for a sitcom in recent memory. Aside from where it takes place, the pilot episode of LA to Vegas introduces us to a hilarious cast of characters and closes its inaugural episode off with a twist that many will not see coming.

The episode centers on Ronnie (Kim Matula) not receiving the job she wanted and simultaneously quitting. While this plot is fairly run-of-the-mill, it serves as a catalyst to a more interesting storyline with her eloping with a passenger. I enjoyed the dynamic between Ronnie and Colin (Ed Weeks) because the writers handled everything in a very eccentric manner. It only took a couple of minutes before they almost had sex in the airplane bathroom. In comparison, most sitcoms take 2-3 seasons of will-they-won't-they drama before anything actually happens. 

In the second plot, 'Pilot' focuses on a young couple, Ryan and Katie, who are going to get married in Vegas. At first, the two seemed stable and genuinely in love. But, after hanging around the zany passengers on the plane, their relationship falls apart. I thoroughly enjoyed the ending where Ryan threatens to take down everyone on the plane and the way Captain Dave used muay thai to stop him. This cements the fact that LA to Vegas has the ability to create hilarious twists and subvert stereotypical storylines. Additionally, it shows how the writers actually utilize minor details about the characters and don't pepper them in just for laughs. One would expect Dave's constant mention of doing muay thai to be a random gag or his way of trying to look tough. The fact that he actually knew how to do it was a pleasant surprise in its own right. 

Moreover, the series has an exceptional ensemble that they generally use well in the pilot. Bernard (Nathan Lee Grahm) acts as a great foil to Ronnie. Artem (Peter Stormare) and Nichole (Olivia Macklin) play the gambling addict and the stripper respectively. Both characters take on the caricature role and are put in the comic relief category. While I hope and expect the writers to flesh them out in future episodes, I definitely enjoyed their shticks in this episode. The same could be said about Captain Dave (Dylan McDermott). His careless, fun-loving attitude and madcap behavior played out well and he's arguably the funniest character on the show.

In all, the pilot episode of LA to Vegas was thoroughly enjoyable. There were several moments where I laughed out loud and the series proved that it will not be a cookie-cutter sitcom. The cast is very strong and the characters compliment each other. In a word, this is one of the strongest comedy pilots of 2017.

Stray Thoughts

• Best Line of the episode: "Consider yourself grounded"
• "You leave Madonna/Wesley Snipes out of this"
• I hope Alan gets more screentime in future episodes.
• "Don't cockpit block me"
• So, Captain Dave was drinking club soda, right?

What did you think of 'Pilot'?

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PollMaker

Grade: A

Leave your thoughts on the episode in the comments below. You can watch the pilot on Fox.com or Hulu. The series makes its official television debut on January 2, 2018 at 9/8c on FOX.

FOX Releases Midseason 2018 Schedule & Premiere Dates for 'LA To Vegas', '911', 'X-Files', and More

FOX has released their midseason schedule alongside premiere dates for their upcoming shows. See everything below.

Beginning Monday, January 1, 2018

8:00pm: Lucifer

9:00pm: The Gifted

Beginning Tuesday, January 2, 2018

8:00pm: Lethal Weapon

9:00pm: LA To Vegas (SERIES Premiere)

9:30pm: The Mick (Timeslot Premiere)

Beginning Wednesday, January 3, 2018

8:00pm The X-Files (Season Premiere)

9:00pm:  9-1-1 (SERIES Premiere)

Beginning Thursday, January 4, 2018

8:00pm: The Four: Battle for Stardom (SERIES Premiere)

Beginning Friday, January 5, 2018

8:00pm: Hell’s Kitchen

9:00pm: Repeats

Beginning Sunday, January 7, 2018

7:30pm: Bob’s Burgers

8:00pm: The Simpsons

8:30pm: Ghosted

9:00pm: Family Guy

9:30pm: The Last Man on Earth

Monday, January 15, 2018

8:00pm: The Gifted (2-hour Season Finale)

Sunday, January 21, 2018

6:00pm (ET): NFC Championship Game

10:00pm (ET): The Resident (SERIES Premiere)

Beginning Monday, January 22, 2018

8:00pm: Lucifer

9:00pm: The Resident

Leave your thoughts in the comments below.

Full List of 2016-17 Upfronts Decisions

Welcome to the full list of series that have been renewed, canceled, picked up to series, and pilots that have been passed on. Even though this is meant to inform you on decisions made in the weeks leading up to Upfronts, I'll be including every show. Clicking on each show's name will lead you to the renewal/cancellation/pickup/pass announcement.

Renewals
ABC:
The Goldbergs
American Housewife
Designated Survivor
Speechless
The Middle
Grey's Anatomy
Scandal
How to Get Away with Murder
Modern Family
Blackish
Marvel's Agents of SHIELD
Once Upon a Time
Fresh Off the Boat
Quantico

NBC:
Great News
Trial & Error
Law & Order: SVU
Taken
The Good Place
This Is Us
Superstore
Shades of Blue
Blindspot
Chicago Fire
Chicago Med
Chicago PD
The Blacklist
Timeless


CBS:
Man With a Plan
Superior Donuts
Kevin Can Wait
Scorpion
Bull
NCIS
NCIS: New Orleans
NCIS: Los Angeles
Madam Secretary
MacGyver
Hawaii Five-0
Blue Bloods
The Big Bang Theory
Mom
Life in Pieces
Criminal Minds
Elementary
Code Black

Fox:
The Last Man on Earth
Gotham
Star
The Simpsons
Lethal Weapon
Family Guy
Empire
Bob's Burgers
The Mick
Lucifer
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
The Exorcist
New Girl

The CW:
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
Jane the Virgin
The Flash
Arrow
Supergirl
DC's Legends of Tomorrow
Supernatural
Riverdale
The 100
The Originals
iZombie

Cancellations/Final Seasons
ABC:
American Crime
Last Man Standing
Time After Time
Conviction
Notorious
Dr. Ken
Imaginary Mary
Secrets & Lies
The Real O'Neals
The Catch

NBC:
Emerald City
Grimm
Powerless
The Blacklist: Redemption
Chicago Justice

CBS:
Doubt
2 Broke Girls
Pure Genius
The Great Indoors
Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders
The Odd Couple
Ransom
Training Day

Fox:
Pitch
Rosewood
Bones
Shots Fired
Sleepy Hollow
APB
Making History
Son of Zorn
Scream Queens

The CW:
No Tomorrow
Frequency
Reign
The Vampire Diaries

Series Orders
ABC:
Splitting Up Together
Deception
Inhumans
The Mayor
Alex, Inc.
For the People
The Crossing
The Gospel of Kevin
The Good Doctor
Roseanne
Untitled Grey's Anatomy Firefighter Spin-Off
Ten Days in the Valley

NBC:
A.P. Bio
Rise
The Brave
Good Girls
Reverie
Champions

Fox:
The Orville
The Gifted
Ghosted
LA to Vegas
The Resident
911

CBS:
Young Sheldon
9JKL
Me, Myself, & I
Instinct
SEAL Team
Wisdom of the Crowd
SWAT
By the Book

The CW:
Dynasty
Valor
Black Lightning
Life Sentence

Passed-On Pilots
NBC:
What About Barb?
Untitled Kourtney Kang Project
Spaced Out
Relatively Happy
Shelter
Red Blooded
Redliners

ABC:
Jalen Vs. Everybody
Libby & Malcolm
Charlie Foxtrot
Unit Zero
Raised By Wolves
Doomsday
Las Reinas
Losing It
The Trustee
Untitled Single Dad Project
Household Name (To be Redeveloped)

CBS:
Real Time
Distefano
Perfect Citizen
Brothered Up
The Get

The CW:
N/A

Fox:
Linda from HR
Controversy
Behind Enemy Lines
Amy's Brother
Thin Ice
Type A

Schedules:
NBC
Fox
ABC
CBS
The CW

Which piece of news are you excited about? What show or pilot are you waiting on the fate of? Let us know in the comments below!

FOX Releases Trailers

FOX has released the trailers for their upcoming new shows. These join the trailer of new series The Gifted, which was released yesterday (and can be found here). The trailers are listed below in alphabetical order. Enjoy!


Ghosted

LA to Vegas

The Orville

The Resident

Hint: 9-1-1 has not been released with the other trailers. A separate post will be made once it is released.

Which shows look the most interesting to you? Which do you plan on watching? Leave your thoughts in the comments!