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After initially reporting a few weeks back that the Boris Kodjoe spy series, 'Undercovers,' was on the verge of cancellation, NBC officially pulled the plug after the show consistently produced dismal ratings.
Its recent airing brought out a 1.3 rating in the 18-49 age demo. While the show is still filming its 12th episode, NBC will not commit to anything past its original 13-episode order.
Produced by J.J. Abrams, the show made headlines as it featured two black actors (Boris Kodjoe & Guba Mbatha-Raw) as the leads. From the initial start, 'Undercovers' never got off the ground running as its first episode generated a 2.0/6 share, with less than 10 million viewers watching.
While other NBC freshman shows, such as the Blair Underwood series, 'The Event,' were given a full season commitment, the best 'Undercovers' could get was an order for four additional scripts.
Its committed episodes will air on Nov. 10, Nov. 17 and Dec. 1.
It's the second series on NBC to be given the boot, following last month's cancellation of the Jimmy Smits legal drama 'Outlaw.'
On his Twitter account, Kodjoe thanks his fans for their support.
"Hey fam. I'm sad and disappointed. I wish they'd given us a chance to find our place. I love the show and I love you all for your support. Now I gotta find a job. Let me know if you hear of any openings.
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By: shalonndrmarie on 11/05/2010 4:26AM
Ahhhh, I did try to watch it at least twice I just couldn't get behind it. It really didn't have a plot to it. I got confused a couple of times with the leading lady chracter and their assistant,they favored too much. Well all I can say is stay Handsome Boris. Peace.
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By: nybruh on 11/05/2010 6:36AM
Hate to say it but... Toldyatoldyatoldya... Show was boring... and they casted 2 "pretty but not very talented" leads. That lead actress lacked a certain passion & fire as well.
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By: shicarbt on 11/06/2010 12:22PM
yes but not surprised! the leads were pretty but the script was boring. The show had no action for spies. I watched episode 1 and found it blah I tried to watch episode 2 and couldn't watch it out. The gates got cancelled which is sad
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By: Regina on 11/05/2010 11:36AM
I too thought the show was boring but one day I watched all the episodes on Demand and the writing was actually really smart. They weren't develpoing the characters right away. If you watch all the episodes you can see that they were building complex intelligent characters all with secrets. I think that as black people we have become so jaded by networks that make big promises and don't deliver that we don't give shows an opportunity to grow and develop over time. This is sad I must say
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By: Just J on 11/05/2010 12:08PM
Sorry I didnt watch it! I dont watch anything on NBC or Fox all the Hate they give to President Obama, no way are they gegging my ratings! Move the show to BET
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By: Doni W. on 11/05/2010 10:26AM
I knew it wouldn't last. I didn't even watch it because all the ads were so damn cheesy. Maybe next time....
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By: Paul K on 11/05/2010 11:06AM
They were trying to play off the chemistry of the two leads rather than having a real plot. I tried watching it once but it didn't really keep my attention.
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By: Delee on 11/05/2010 12:35PM
The writers may have been "sleeping-on-the-job". What was the show supposed to be about? It was dull, dull, dull.
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By: Nicia on 11/05/2010 11:55AM
Well I actually loved the show. I guess by reading some of your comments I was the only one. I loved the foreign locations and the beautiful scenery. Both leads were gorgeous. Maybe too gorgeous. It had plenty of action and unique storylines. I am very dissapointed to hear its been cancelled. I wish NBC would have given it a little more time to find an audience. Maybe even switch days and times before yanking it.
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By: tintrip3 on 11/06/2010 10:53AM
I agree, I think they should have changed the day or time to give the show a chance. African Americans can appreciate a drama thats not about gangsta's. We complain that shows are degrading and when a pretty good intellegent show comes up, we say it's "dull". Come on guys, lighten up.
We should all committ to watch it next week.
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