AceShowbiz - NBC has announced its initial cancellations for the 2026-27 television season, choosing not to renew two of its scripted series. The sophomore medical drama Brilliant Minds, starring Zachary Quinto, will not continue beyond its current run. Alongside it, the freshman cheerleading comedy Stumble, headlined by Jenn Lyon, has also been canceled.

These moves leave two returning scripted shows still uncertain about their futures. The long-running flagship series Law & Order and the sophomore drama The Hunting Party remain on the bubble as NBC evaluates their performance. Meanwhile, a promising new midseason entry, The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins, is expected to receive a renewal, although likely with a shorter episode order than previously.

These decisions mark NBC’s first wave of lineup adjustments as the network prepares for the 2026-27 programming schedule. The cancellations of Brilliant Minds and Stumble reflect the network’s shifting priorities in scripted content and its ongoing efforts to optimize its slate for viewers and advertisers.

Fans of both shows will be saying goodbye after their current seasons, while other series remain under review. NBC’s upcoming slate will continue to evolve as more renewal and cancellation announcements are expected in the coming months.

This article is based on reporting originally published by Deadline.