NBC Cancels The Hunting Party After 2 Seasons

NBC has officially canceled the show The Hunting Party after initially shopping it around to other networks and streamers. The show had performed well on both NBC's Peacock and Netflix, but ultimately neither platform chose to pick up the show for a third season. The show created by JJ Bailey was the last 2025-26 broadcast series whose fate had not been determined. The cancellation of The Hunting Party is a significant development in the world of television.

## What happened NBC initially postponed the decision until after the upfronts as its executives took extra time to evaluate the show’s performance on both linear and streaming. After deciding to cancel the show, NBC shopped it around and there appeared to be some life for the show with an update last week. The show remained in the process of being shopped around in the hopes of striking a resurrection deal. However, the cast options for the series officially ended this week, leading to the official cancellation of the show. The prospect did not seem that daunting as The Hunting Party had done well on not one but two streamers — NBC sibling Peacock, which has the full series, including next-day episodes, as well as Netflix, which had licensed previous seasons in the U.S., providing additional revenue to NBCUniversal. ## Why it matters The cancellation of The Hunting Party is significant because it highlights the challenges faced by television shows in finding a new home after being canceled by their original network. The show's performance on both Peacock and Netflix was strong, but ultimately not enough to secure a third season. The stakes are high for the cast and crew of the show, who will now have to look for new projects. ## How to think about it The cancellation of The Hunting Party is a reminder that the television landscape is constantly evolving, and shows must be able to adapt to changing viewer habits and preferences. Fans of the show can take comfort in the fact that the show's performance on Peacock and Netflix was strong, and may lead to new opportunities for the cast and crew. ## FAQ