Both “The Purge” and “Treadstone” have been canceled at USA Network, Variety has confirmed.“The Purge” aired two seasons on the cabler while “Treadstone” had aired one. Both were produced at least in part by Ucp and based on Universal film franchises, with “Treadstone” being set in the “Bourne” universe.The cancellations come roughly two weeks after USA canceled freshman drama “Dare Me.” Like many cable networks of late, USA is moving more toward unscripted programming like “Temptation Island” and “The Biggest Loser,” as well as the network’s flagship show “Monday Night Raw” from WWE. The network is also focusing on more event-style scripted programming, like its upcoming Evel Knievel limited series starring Milo Ventimiglia. USA will also air the upcoming second season of “Dirty John,” with Season 1 having aired on fellow NBCUniversal network Bravo.“The Purge,” which was also produced by Blumhouse Television, was executive produced by the

 ‘The Purge,’ ‘Treadstone’ Canceled at USA Network             

Exclusive: USA Network has opted not to proceed with new seasons of its high-profile drama series The Purge and Treadstone. Both were based on popular Universal movie franchises, The Purge and Bourne, respectively. The Purge was canceled after two seasons and Treadstone after one.Both dramas were expensive while not drawing enough eyeballs on linear television.. For USA sibling Ucp, the studio behind both series, that could not be offset by streaming deals the company had with Amazon Prime.The Purge and Treadstone join USA original drama series Dare Me, which also recently was canceled after one season. This is part of an overall programming shift at the NBCU network away from ongoing scripted series toward more live and unscripted programming, along with “eventized” scripted projects.This is a

 ‘The Purge’ & ‘Treadstone’ Canceled By USA Network Amid Programming Strategy Shift             

USA has canceled the scripted series The Purge and Treadstone amid a larger shift in strategy at the NBCUniversal-owned cable network.Both dramas were in-house shows, coming from Universal Content Productions, and both were based on Universal Pictures franchises — Blumhouse's The Purge series and the Bourne films, respectively. Despite those factors, the economics of two fairly pricey series that didn't draw big audiences were not favorable, even with a streaming deal at Amazon. The Purge is done after two seasons and Treadstone after one.The two cancellations follow that of Dare Me, which USA dropped after a single season.The Purge averaged 562,000 ...

 'The Purge' and Treadstone' Canceled at USA             

This Nancy Drew article contains some spoilers for Season 1.Our current television landscape is full to bursting with moody young adult dramas. From cynical high school narratives (Riverdale) and vengeful cheerleader stories (Dare Me) to tales of witches (Chilling Adventures of Sabrina) and post-apocalyptic dystopias (Daybreak), virtually every network is pushing shows with similar themes and tropes. Negligent parents, murder, drugs, and even cults abound, as our youthful heroes try to navigate their early adulthood in a time and place that’s marked by darkness of increasingly bizarre varieties.So, in a world that’s crowded with Riverdale rip-offs, do we really need another gritty young adult drama centered in a small town with an absurdly high murder rate and an over-saturated color palette? Yes, if that show is Nancy Drew, the CW’s smart, sparkling small screen adaptation of the famous Carolyn Keene novels. While Nancy Drew may share

 How Nancy Drew Has Reinvigorated the Dark Young Adult Drama             

Former HBO president of programming Michael Lombardo is plotting a return to the executive ranks, this time on the selling side of the business. Lombardo is joining indie studio Entertainment One as a consultant with the intention to transition into a top executive role as Head of Television.The role is still being formulated, but it is believed to be in line with the position held by Mark Gordon before he returned to producing. Entertainment One is undergoing a management transition under new owner Hasbro.Lombardo, whose pending eOne deal was first reported by Variety, exited from his role as HBO president of programming in May 2016 after an eight-year tenure. He most recently was partnered with Peter Berg in the Film 44 production banner, which was backed by Endeavor Content. The duo executive produced the USA Network series Dare Me.

 Michael Lombardo Joining eOne To Become Head Of TV             

Based on a 2002 novel by Megan Abbott, Dare Me has had a long journey to the small screen. Has it been worth the wait? Will it draw big ratings for USA Network? Will the Dare Me TV show be cancelled or renewed for a second season? Stay tuned. Status Update Below.A dramatic TV series, Dare Me stars Willa Fitzgerald, Herizen Guardiola, Marlo Kelly, Paul Fitzgerald, Zach Roerig, Rob Heaps, and Alison Thornton, with Chris Zylka, Taveeta Szymanowicz, Tammy Blanchard, Antonio J. Bell, and Amanda Brugel in recurring roles. The series explores the cutthroat world of competitive high school cheerleading in Sutton Grove, a small Midwestern town. It follows the fraught relationship between best friends Addy Hanlon (Guardiola) and Beth Cassidy (Kelly) after a new coach (Fitzgerald) arrives to bring their team to prominence. While the girls' friendship is

 Dare Me: Season One Ratings             

Can the girls' friendship survive the first season of the Dare Me TV show on USA Network? As we all know, the Nielsen ratings typically play a big role in determining whether a TV show like Dare Me is cancelled or renewed for season two. Unfortunately, most of us do not live in Nielsen households. Because many viewers feel frustration when their viewing habits and opinions aren't considered, we invite you to rate all of the first season episodes of Dare Me here. Status Update Below.A USA Network dramatic TV series, Dare Me is based on a novel by Megan Abbott and it stars Willa Fitzgerald, Herizen Guardiola, Marlo Kelly, Paul Fitzgerald, Zach Roerig, Rob Heaps, and Alison Thornton, with Chris Zylka, Taveeta Szymanowicz, Tammy Blanchard, Antonio J. Bell, and Amanda Brugel in recurring roles. The series explores the cutthroat world

 Dare Me: Season One Viewer Votes             

The high school drama won't continue on the Dare Me TV show. USA Network has revealed that the series has been cancelled so there won't be a second season.The drama series explores the cutthroat world of competitive high school cheerleading in Sutton Grove, a small Midwestern town. The cast includes Willa Fitzgerald, Herizen Guardiola, Marlo Kelly, Paul Fitzgerald, Zach Roerig, Rob Heaps, and Alison Thornton, with Chris Zylka, Taveeta Szymanowicz, Tammy Blanchard, Antonio J. Bell, and Amanda Brugel in recurring roles.Read More…

 Dare Me: Cancelled, No Season Two for USA Network Series             

USA Network is giving Dare Me fans something to… not cheer about, cancelling the drama after just one season, according to The Hollywood Reporter. But all hope is not lost, as the Netflix co-production is reportedly being shopped around to other outlets.Based on Megan Abbott’s 2012 novel of the same name, Dare Me peeled back the curtain on competitive high school cheerleading, exposing the sport’s dark — and apparently crime-riddled — underbelly.More from TVLineDirty John Season 2 Set for Super-Sized June Premiere at USA NetworkThe Sinner Finale Recap: Jamie's Fate Revealed -- Who Lived? Who Died?Dirty John Season

 USA's Dare Me Cancelled After 1 Season             

There will not be a second season of USA drama series Dare Me. USA Network has opted to cancel the series, from Ucp and Peter Berg and Michael Lombardo’s Film 44, after one season, Deadline has confirmed. We hear Ucp will be shopping the series to other outlets.Dare Me premiered to stellar reviews. Co-produced by Netflix, the series began an international run on the streamer last month, and has a second window run on Netflix in the U.S.Based on the novel by Megan Abbott, who serves as writer and executive producer along with Gina Fattore, Dare Me is described as an unflinching exploration of teen angst, jealousy, loyalty and the dynamics of power in a small Midwestern town.The series dove into the cutthroat world of competitive high school cheerleading. It follows the fraught relationship between two best friends after a new coach arrives to bring their team to prominence.

 ‘Dare Me’ Canceled After One Season At USA Network             

USA Network is kicking another scripted original to the curb.Dare Me is the latest casualty, with the network deciding against renewing the cheerleader drama for a second season.THR first reported the news.Dare Me Season 1 was a bust out of the gate for the network, and it ultimately averaged 402,000 viewers and a 0.13 demo in the most recent live + same day metrics.It is tied with Treadstone as the network's lowest-rated series, meaning that it never did stand much of a chance at renewal.The series was not exactly on brand for USA Network, so the lack of viewer interest is hardly surprising.Based on the Megan Abbott novel, Dare Me explored the world of competitive high school cheerleading.It followed the fraught relationship between two best friends (Herizen Guardiola and Marlo Kelly) after a new coach (Willa Fitzgerald) arrives to bring their team to prominence.While the girls

 Dare Me Canceled After One Season             

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