NBC has cancelled Shades of Blue, with the previously announced third season serving as the show’s last. There will be no Season 4 of the Jennifer Lopez cop drama.
Responding to the cancellation, Lopez said:
“I have enjoyed producing and starring in this beautifully complicated world and playing such an empowering yet flawed character – a woman, a detective but, first and foremost, a mother. Now looking at it with a little distance, playing Harlee strengthened me and helped me grow into a more self-assured woman.”
She continued:
“It’s crazy how some parts permeate your soul and change you forever, and for that I am grateful. We crafted a poetic three-season arc on how her journey ends, which is true redemption. The way only Harlee could have done it – the hard way, the road less traveled. I thank NBC and all the talented actors, writers, crew and producers for going on this journey with us.”
Lisa Katz, Co-President of Scripted Programming at NBC Entertainment, offered:
“We are very proud that this remarkable series attracted iconic stars like the incomparable Jennifer Lopez and Ray Liotta to broadcast television. We are so grateful for all the hard work and dedication of Jack Orman and his incredible producers as well as the entire cast and crew.”
Added Pearlena Igbokwe, President of Universal Television:
“This is one of our flagship shows and we’re excited to share the final chapter with viewers who will be on the edge of their seats discovering how Harlee’s story concludes. It has been a supreme pleasure to work with executive producers Jennifer Lopez, Jack Orman, Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas, Benny Medina, Ryan Seacrest and Nina Wass.”
The third and now final season of Shades of Blue premieres June 17, 2018.
The capture of Shades of Blue serves as a significant coup for the cancellation reaper.
RIP.
Beth says
Leave it to good old NBC to cancel the good shows!!!
Lois says
This was a great show!!!!! Bring it back!!!
Sylvia Sosa says
This really makes me upset. You put on the stupidest shows, and take away the really good ones!!
Susan says
ANOTHER GOOD SHOW SHOT TO HELL!!!!
Joan says
They caused their own demise
An eternity between shows with no explanations or indications of when it would return……Equals to eventual dis-interest!
Marlene says
Yet another great show gone ,pretty soon all we will have is nothing but crap to watch ,no wonder people are cancelling cable , and opting for Netflix !
HOOTCHIESMOM says
SHADES OF BLUE…SERIOUSLY? I AGREE WITH JOAN ABOVE…NEVER ANY EXPLANATION WHEN IT WOULD DISAPPEAR OR RETURN TO WATCH… AND AGREE WITH SEVERAL OTHERS THAT SAID IT WAS ONE OF THE GOOD ONES… REALLY… CANCELLED ? MAKING WAY FOR MORE CRAP TO PUT ON IN ITS PLACE…
Bridget says
I loved that show. Why,why,why. Maybe they should replace the executives. Instead of shows. Tired of this but, it happened every year.
Ecas says
Of course it’s cancelled. It was a good show and the networks always cancel the good ones to keep the crappy reality tv
Rita says
You got that right! It is getting to the point I am afraid to get involved in a show. The ones I like end up canceled.
Sue Jaymes says
I am sorry to see it finish, but at least they pre planned it and the final season will hopefully tie up the loose ends. Nothing worse than a TV show suddenly being cancelled when the last series left you with so many unanswered questions.
PAS says
Way to go NBC! Pull people into a good show and CAN it. But leave on crap!
Janet says
It figures, get into a good show then it disappears…..I’m sick of it. Just get a firestick.