The CW Network once again is giving an early renewal for next season to the bulk of its lineup with pickups for 7 fall series, the four DC shows, Arrow (Season 6), The Flash (Season 4), DC’s Legends of Tomorrow (Season 3) and transplant Supergirl (Season 3); as well as veteran Supernatural, which just keeps going with a Season 13 renewal. Also picked up for next season are praised comedies Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (Season 3) and Jane the Virgin (Season 4), which have brought the CW its first major awards recognition.
Oh thank ****ing god Crazy Ex-Girlfriend is renewed. I didn't really think it would be cancelled cause it's probably getting a good bump from the netflix deal and is like the only show other than JTV that's getting the CW awards and universal critical praise
I don't think the CW cares about having CEG having low ratings on a Friday slot when it's getting them awards and acclaim. That gives a network credibility, which can help in the long run. If they're seen as a potentially good network to be on, they'll start getting more shows sent their way. Even though they haven't had a massive increase in overall ratings over the last few years, they may actually be the only broadcast network to claim they haven't seen much of a decrease. I think their overall numbers may have gone up over the last 2-3 years. Whereas all the others have dropped significantly overall.
Well, Crazy Ex is one of the 2 best shows on network TV according to critics' T10 lists (+ This is Us). It worked out for Good Wife despite its constantly low ratings.
I wonder if Jane will have its last season with S4 as it should be in syndication territory.