Why was HBO's Crashbox canceled? Will there ever be a new season?
Hi MyBestAnswer members, I have a question about HBO's Crashbox: Why was the show canceled, and is there any possibility of a new season being produced? Could you please provide some insights or updates on this?
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HBO has not released an official statement regarding why they cancelled Crashbox. However, there is a considerable amount of data that network executives examine when deciding whether to renew or cancel a TV series.
While HBO is not tied to the ratings in the same way that regular commercial channels are, they must air programs that will keep viewers subscribed.
It cannot be said that nobody watched Crashbox. However, the show, while solidly educational, was aimed at grade-schoolers and likely drew meager ratings as it did not appeal to a broader audience.
Ratings for initial airings do not play as significant a role as they do on commercial stations, but they still serve as an indication of a show's popularity.
The TV Tropes entry, Screwed by the Network, mentions a series of reasons why TV shows are cancelled.
One of the factors that may lead to a program's cancellation is when TV shows are not generating any revenue, even with network backing.
When HBO cancelled Vinyl—the serially clichéd rock drama—after just one season, the network had already spent $30 million on the two-hour opener and $100 million on the entire first season.
Despite having Terence Winter, Mick Jagger, and Martin Scorsese attached to the series, it did not survive into a second season. This was not solely due to its low viewership; it also made HBO look bad.
Read the following articles that share insights on why a network decides to cancel a television show:
TVTropes.org - Cancellation
TV.com - 6 Reasons Why Networks Are Trimming Orders Instead of Canceling Shows
Cracked.com - 5 Ridiculous Reasons Awesome TV Shows Were Canceled
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