WGN America has cancelled Outsiders after two seasons. Citing the need to “free up resources,” the cabler has opted not to renew the drama for Season 3.
The decision comes ahead of Outsiders‘ April 25 Season 2 finale, which — to the delight of the reaper — will now serve as the series finale.
In a statement, Peter Kern, president of WGNA parent Tribune Media, said:
After three years of investing in marquee, brand-defining dramas, WGN America has successfully expanded its audience, its reach, and its presence in the minds of viewers. In our next phase, we intend to expand our original and unique content to continue growing our relevance and appeal to the widest possible audience. To achieve this, we will be reallocating our resources to a more diverse programming strategy and to new structures, enabling us to expand both the quantity and breadth of content aired by WGN America. This move is designed to deliver even more value to our advertising and distribution partners. To free up the resources to reach this goal, we will unfortunately not be renewing Outsiders. We are grateful to our production partners at Sony Pictures Television and the terrifically talented people who made the show possible.
Deadline reports that producing studio Sony TV will shop Outsiders Season 3 to other outlets – however, as is often the case, the chances of finding a new home for the series look bleak.
Will you miss Outsiders? Did WGN make the right call?
Outsiders joins the ever-expanding list of TV shows cancelled in 2016-17.
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RIP.
ugggggg says
There u go again killing a great show, for what you don’t even know will be any good.This sucks, what will it take until you guys leave good show alone.
Angelo says
It is a great show shame they cancelled it
Tim says
I’m boycotting wgna I liked underground but not going to keep watching
Peggy says
I agree! No reason to ever start or watch a show on this network. The ones you like they take off for sure. Idiots and morons run this channel.
Corey says
Good show???? It went down hill as soon as the season started kill off one of the main stars the show was built on with no explanation. It’s like the first season show never existed, he was suppose to be there savior but a pack of wolves rip his throat out. That killed the show right there. It died when he died.
jeaneet says
agree strongly
Bobby says
Amen it was my favorite show
Disappointed says
One of the best shows on TV was really looking forward to season 3. WGN u made a mistake cancelling this show.
ugggggg says
I agree BIG ,BIG MISTAKE..You need to bring it back, you don’t seem to know when you have a great show.
Jean A. Holte says
I loved the show outsiders! PLEASE DO NOT CANCEL! I look forward so much to this show. Was looking forward to seasons to come… don’t want the show to end now with just two episodes left! PLEASE RECONSIDER!!!!
mike says
It seems as if all the networks suck when it comes to cancelling really good shows and then come up with MTV type crap for teens or ridiculous reality shows. SHAME WGN !
Faye says
I agree. What is wrong with them they cancel good shows. One of the best. My husband and I actually were able to watch this show together. Bring this show back!!!!
Faye says
PLEASE reconsider!!
Totally Shocked says
Please don’t cancel the Outsiders, It’s a good show. My husband and I were looking forward to many more seasons. Please reconsider!
George says
Why do the networks keep canceling good shows while continuing to air trash shows?
Reda says
Because the trash shows are cheap! It’s all about the money.
LeeAnn says
Please save Outsiders!
I usually view it 2 times, it is so good. I’ve convinced friends to watch this show. It is that good.
I am so disappointed in this network. Always cancelling all the good programs.
Shame on you!!!
Rebamac says
This is wrong. Another great show taken away yet again. I think wgn need to remove the people making this decision. Sad in Hemet.
Karl Kristoff says
A TV show about filthy rednecks living in the hills. Glad this crap got canceled.
Kim says
either you didnt watch the show and dont know what you are talking about … or you did and you still dont know what you are talking about … this show is awesome and I am seriously pissed off that networks continue to cancel great shows and continue to air crap … I agree with George 100% on this … wonder what our demographics are … maybe we are too old to count … considering the networks only cater to a select group of people … just because “we” are living longer doesnt mean that we stopped watching TV … your ratings had to be great … yes … something has to go … but not Outsiders … its the only show I watch on your network.
Jim says
narrow minded !!!! I think I’ll just move on from WGNG. Too many other options.
harry says
big mistake by WGN, your going down the road of TNT when they cancelled southland despite good ratings and good following.
Melanie Hammons says
Seriously!!!! this is the best show I have watched in EVER!!!! I have even got my husband started!!! I have binge watched for days! Please please please reconsider!!!!
Kenneth says
Her we go again I’m really thinking about just giving up on watching shows any more it seams like every time you get in to a good show they want to pull it . I’m going back to watching movies hell with tv networks there to screwy thanks WGN you lost me from watching anything on your network hope more people do the samething . I’m going to HBO Show time & Cinemax
Carla says
Really everytime there is a show that people like they cancel it. Me and my husband watched this show from day 1. REALLY Can’t believe it
Cindy says
Of course……..cancel another show that I look forward to watching! Free of resources! Give me a break! COME ON WGN………..please save the show!!!!!!!!!!
Robert says
Sorry to see the network pull The Outsiders. Gave a refreshingly new look on rural America that most of us city folks have never seen nor imagined. Had a slew of interesting characters that kept us watching. Hoping the network reconsiders or someone else picks it up.
Dave says
All the good ones get cancelled and the crap keeps going and going! Let’s go Netflix, great one to pick up and continue.
Karen says
I agree 100%! This is a great show! Hopefully will get picked up by Netflix or another station like Longmire was! The powers-that-be seem to forget about the “over 50” age group! There are a lot of us that watch more quality tv shows in a day than those under 50 watch in a month. PLEASE SOMEONE, PICK UP THIS SHOW!!!
John P McInnis says
Please reconsider this show is great. Hopefully, it gets picked up by someone.
Margene Webb says
I love this show! So upset the the shows I like are the one’s that get cancelled!! Yet the crap I don’t like goes on and on! GRRRR Don’t cancel this show!! So different from other shows! Please change your mind and leave it on!!! One thing tho, I didn’t like Asa being killed! Miss him! Keep this show going!!!
Annette Mendoza says
WGN, I will NEVER watch another show on your channel. Thanks for nothing.
Gerald Fitzgerald says
This is one of the best shows on the tube and you bone heads want to cancel it, maybe those of you who are making these stupid decisions are the ones who should get cancelled. I’ll be more careful as to not watch anything on WGN Anti America.
Sunshine62 says
I don’t understand how they keep the dumb shows on and cancel the good ones, i am hoping also that it gets picked up by someone else.
LINDA TURINSKY says
Well another great show goes down the drain. WHY? You people don’t realize good TV when you have it. Just lost another viewer cause that is the only show on that channel we watched.
Peggy says
What moron made this decision? Why should we watch anything else on your network when you cancel a good show on a whim? Outsiders has it all. It’s a great show. I for one will never start another of your shows to see you dump it after a season or two. You really should rethink this!
George Staigle says
WGN decides to cancel one of it’s higher rated shows to “free up space”? WTH?? I hadn’t watched, or even thought of, WGN for years. I saw an ad for The Outsiders on another network which got me watching it. Now, they cancel one of their best? After The Outsiders finale, not only will I not watch WGN, I will block it from my line up to make sure I don’t accidently watch something else on this network. Hopefully, another network, Hulu or Netflix picks it up. It is too good of a show to end after only 2 seasons.
Craig Hurt says
WGN is obviously an acronym for “We Got Nothin'” . Apparently dumping “The Outsiders” keeps that meaning alive and well.
Alan says
The only decent show that the network had to offer and they axe it,??????? Makes no sense. Guess i can drop this channel from my dish network programming!!!!
John says
Bad decision. One of the better shows around. Characters, story line all great; with season 2 poised for a great season 3. Very disappointed. Hope another network can pick it p.
LeeAnn says
Why don’t you show Outsiders alternately with another popular show. That way, you can keep two shows that you want to give the axe to, and all the viewers want to keep. You show outsiders 4 times in one night. If you want to show it so many times to make it available to everyone, maybe show it twice in one night, and a couple of other times on other days. Maybe show it during the day for people that work during the hours that it’s shown now. If viewers don’t want their children to see it, they should block it or keep better tabs on their children. There are many ways you can keep some of the really good shows on. If it is being cancelled because you lost your location, find another one, or build a set. The makers of films can do anything when they want to.
Debby Martin says
Outsiders is one of those shows that you look forward to watching every week. When the seasons past were over we couldnt wait cor next season. I could understand canceling if it sucked but everyone I know that watches Outsiders love it! I agree with the other comments, I will not watch your other shows. If I happen to really like one who knows how long it will last!! Just my opinion, you are
making a mistake. I will live but I really loved this show!!
Steve Gilbert says
Sad!
Rick Heilman says
Big mistake WGN! Cancel the good ones and keep the crap! So much more the the storey to be told and you leave us with a cliffhanger. Lost my viewership to your network.
JoAnn Palm says
One of the better shows on tv right now..I can’t believe it is being cancelled…. my entire family and their families all watch this…
janis gatlin says
don’t cancel Outsiders…wgn you are making me not like you !
Diane Cooley says
Please don’t cancel Outsiders. This is a big mistake. The only show I look forward t to each week. Good bye wgn I hope someone picks this series up. Will keep praying for a network to see how good this show has become.
Karen says
OMG!! Look how many fans you are losing!
Hopefully you will reconsider, if not…..another network will pick it up!!
SMH!
I’m # 45 in comments!!! LISTEN!!!!!
Pissed off Outsiders fsn! says
Wtf!!!! What idiot cancels a really good show? My heart dropped when I saw this….no no no no no!!!!!!!! Damn! Here’s a thought…..get rid of all the reality tv bs!
Ciara Davis says
Peter Kern, president of WGNA you sir are an idiot.
I will NOT be watching your channel anymore! So who cares you allocate this or that for a show you that’s not even made!!
With all due respect, you’re a moron!
williaaltman says
the hell with wgn I want watch it anymore
gloria triplett says
this is one of the most popular show why cansell ????
Michelle says
This is too good of a show for you to cancel. I looked forward to watching it each week. Hope another network picks this one up.
Marie E Hoyt says
WGN – We Got Nothin’ (as on previous comment.) I agree. One of the best shows in years and we get two fantastic seasons and are told after the second season finale that it was the show finale??? What are you Idiots thinking????? I am tired of the 34-49 demographic. I am 65 and proud of it. I don’t like all the reality shows because they are not real. Nobody that I know lives like the reality show people.
Nothing else on WGN for me. I’ll drop it from my viewing list. WGN can’t possibly come up with anything anywhere near as great as the Outsiders. You are a bunch of losers.
Kelly says
Bring it back!!!! This is why I barely watch cable stations and watch Netflix and Hulu. Say goodbye to cable soon people!!
Mikky says
Since WGN is owned by Sony, I now have two businesses I will no longer do business with! Same on you both!!
carol says
you know I looked forward to watching outsiders and the underground every week. Sad to see those shows cancelled. It made me have something to look forward to when I got off work on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. I felt these shows had very high viewing ratings . I think WGN made a mistake in cancelling these shows. And now u have Murder she wrote on during the day…what a joke. I don’t think anyone wants to watch murder she wrote. And you took In the heat of the night and walker off, what a mistake that was and replaced it with murder she wrote, I just can’t believe it.