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Exclusive: Magic runs out for ABC's 'Eastwick'

ABC will not be ordering a back-nine for the witching drama

Monday, Nov 9, 2009 9:59 PM

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Exclusive: Magic runs out for ABC's 'Eastwick'

 'Eastwick'

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The magic has run out for ABC's "Eastwick."
 
Network sources confirm to HitFix that ABC will not be picking up a back-nine for "Eastwick," effectively canceling the first-year series.
 
The end of the road for "Eastwick" can hardly be considered a surprise. Despite airing out of ABC's highly successful "Modern Family"/"Cougar Town" comedy block, "Eastwick" has reliably squandered its solid lead-in. 
 
In its most recent airing on Nov. 4, "Eastwick" averaged only 4.6 million viewers and a 1.6 rating in the 18-49 demo. "Eastwick" has been the only first-run network drama to occasionally lose to NBC's "The Jay Leno Show."
 
ABC had already pulled "Eastwick" on Nov. 11 for the CMA Awards and on Nov. 18 for an ABC News interview with Janet Jackson.
 
With "Eastwick" not getting its back-nine, that leaves two new Warner Brothers TV programs still in limbo at ABC. The Kelsey Grammer comedy "Hank" is considered unlikely to get a back-nine, while the Jerry Bruckheimer drama "The Forgotten" is believed to have a somewhat better shot of being ordered for additional episodes.
 
[UPDATE: According to TheWrap, ABC has, as expected and predicted, ordered five additional episodes of "The Forgotten."]
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    Francine

    I like this show but it doesnt suprise me that it got canceled.

    November 9, 2009 at 11:06PM EST Reply to Comment
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    Carrie Sims

    This show was really fun, I'm going to miss it.

    November 10, 2009 at 1:03AM EST Reply to Comment
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    Monica

    Oh darn! I really liked Eastwick. This leaves me with nothing to watch Wednesday nights at 10. Too much CSI can make a girl morbid and depressed, and who needs that? Why does ABC always cancel the shows I like? I'm still mourning Eli Stone... :-(

    November 10, 2009 at 11:56AM EST Reply to Comment
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    Jo

    :( Eastwick is sexy and mysterious, without getting all CSI (what Monica said). The writing needs to move a little faster and get more cohesive. The premise is there, a show for women like me who watch tv and shop online on Wednesdays.

    November 10, 2009 at 4:58PM EST Reply to Comment
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    Joel Cerio

    Eastwick has become one of my favorite shows. I finally forgave ABC for cancelling Pushing Daisies, and now this! Why do all of the truly original programs get axed?

    November 10, 2009 at 8:45PM EST Reply to Comment
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    gina trimble

    My family and I are so bummed! Eastwick was alluring and fun, Please find a way to keep it on this season!! We loved it.

    November 10, 2009 at 10:01PM EST Reply to Comment
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    angel

    what!? why?! i love that show i just dont get to watch it at the time scheduled because i work!

    November 13, 2009 at 4:52PM EST Reply to Comment

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