A Guide to Getting Over Cancelled Shows

It’s time for upfronts, that magical season where the major networks announce their programming for the next year of television. While this can be a joyous time, it’s also fraught with peril. What if your favorite show doesn’t come back? Fans of cancelled shows like Better With You, Hellcats, Mr. Sunshine, or Chase (JK! No one is a fan of Chase!), I’ve been in your shoes and I’m here to tell you: it gets better. Behold, my three step plan for getting over the loss of your favorite show.

1) Wallow
It’s my firm belief that to get over the loss of anything, you need to first allow yourself to feel sad. Sure, the process of getting over the cancellation of your favorite show is (hopefully) a lot less intense than getting over, say, a breakup, some of the same policies still apply. Watch those old episodes you kept on your DVR. Commiserate on fan forums. And hey, eat some ice cream. It’s as good an excuse as any.

2) Let Go
The most brutal part of having your favorite show canceled is that you’ll never get to find out what happens to the characters. Sure, they’re fictional, but it still stings. Here’s where you need to do some research. Find out what else the show’s creator has made. Get into that. Decide which characters are the future versions of the characters on the show you loved. Feel satisfied.

3) Get Back Out There!
Sure, a lot of shows got canceled this year, but even more got picked up! Check out the extended promos for shows like Smash, Up All Night, and BFF and get excited for next season!

By Leila Cohan-Miccio

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