AceShowbiz - CBS is making significant adjustments to its programming after announcing the cancellation of two shows. On Friday, March 27, the network revealed that Watson would not return for a third season, while DMV was canceled after just one season. The final episodes of these series are scheduled to air on May 3 and May 11, respectively.

This news arrived just a week before CBS was set to unveil its 2026-27 schedule, a factor that influenced the decision to end both shows. Earlier in January, CBS had announced a broad slate of early renewals, with only Watson and DMV left uncertain. According to Deadline, the future of Watson depended on the success of two other freshman dramas, Marshals and CIA, both of which have since been renewed quickly. Meanwhile, DMV awaited a decision tied to the fate of comedy pilots Eternally Yours and The Tillbrooks (formerly known as Regency).

2026 has proven to be a challenging year for television shows, with numerous cancellations across networks and streaming platforms. For instance, Netflix canceled Boots just two months after its premiere. That series, based on Greg Cope White’s memoir, followed Cameron (played by Miles Heizer) and his friend Ray (Liam Oh) as they joined the U.S. Marine Corps in the 1990s.

Despite the cancellations, CBS renewed 12 dramas for the upcoming season, including all four freshman shows: Marshals, CIA, Sheriff Country, and Boston Blue. Additionally, the network ordered two new series for 2026-27 from notable creators: Robert and Michelle King’s Cupertino and Matthew Gray Gubler’s Einstein.

Deadline’s report suggested that the cancellation of DMV cleared the way for the comedy pilots Eternally Yours and The Tillbrooks to progress beyond the pilot stage. In contrast, Watson faced challenges after initial success. Its second season was delayed and shifted to a Monday time slot following CIA, which caused a drop in viewership. DMV also struggled as its multiplatform ratings declined after a strong start.

Despite several cancellations, CBS has enjoyed success with some new shows. The Yellowstone spinoff Marshals was renewed for a second season after attracting 20.6 million viewers within seven days of its premiere. This made it the most-watched network original series premiere without a football lead-in since 2017.

CBS Entertainment president Amy Reisenbach praised Marshals, stating, "Marshals delivered a breakout performance, capturing a massive audience across platforms and quickly establishing itself as one of TV's most powerful new series." She highlighted the show's connection to the Yellowstone universe, strong storytelling, and the cast’s performances led by Luke Grimes.

Other freshman series also secured quick renewals. Boston Blue and Sheriff Country were both picked up for second seasons. Sheriff Country averaged 7.6 million viewers, while Boston Blue drew 8 million viewers, winning its Friday night slot in total viewers.

Reisenbach remarked, "Two new shows on Friday night have become instant hits with audiences quickly embracing Boston Blue and Sheriff Country across broadcast and streaming." She emphasized that these early renewals reflected the network’s commitment to character-driven storytelling and the talent involved in these productions.

CBS’s press release also highlighted the strong performance of new shows during their premiere weeks. Besides Marshals, Justin Hartley’s Tracker emerged as one of the top two most-watched premieres. Additionally, the premiere episode of Marshals became CBS’s most-streamed episode ever on Paramount+.

This article is based on reporting originally published by Us Weekly.