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NBC canceled The Hunting Party after two seasons, ending Melissa Roxburgh’s FBI profiler drama about a team pursuing killers who escaped from a secret prison; the final episode aired May 7. The decision came during NBC’s upfronts, where several shows were canceled or renewed, and the network is planning new dramas (a Rockford Files reboot and Line of Fire) and comedies (Sunset P.I. and Newlyweds) for 2026–27.
NBC canceled the crime drama The Hunting Party after its second season; produced by Universal Television, the series had declining linear ratings but received a Netflix streaming boost for its first season. NBC said it was evaluating options and will look for a new home for the show while introducing four new scripted series in the coming season.
NBC canceled The Hunting Party after two seasons and will shop the crime drama to other outlets; the series found streaming life on Netflix and a halo on Peacock, but its linear ratings remained soft, leading NBC to replace the Thursday 10 p.m. slot with Law & Order next fall. With NBC and Peacock under the same umbrella, a Peacock original wasn’t pursued, and Deadline notes NBC’s 2026-27 lineup includes four new scripted series and three cancellations, including The Hunting Party.
NBC's crime drama 'The Hunting Party' returned for season 2 with a shocking offscreen death of main character Oliver Odell, which was a creative decision to focus on other storylines and character development, surprising viewers and adding a dramatic twist to the season premiere.
NBC has shifted the premiere of 'The Hunting Party' to midseason for the 2025-26 TV season, replacing it with the latest season of 'Law & Order: Organized Crime' in its fall schedule, which will now air in the fall alongside other Law & Order series. The move may benefit the show with promotional opportunities during NFL and Winter Olympics broadcasts.
NBC announced its fall schedule, including the return of 'Law & Order: Organized Crime' and the postponement of 'The Hunting Party' to midseason, possibly February 2026, to align with NBC's sports events. The schedule features new and returning shows, with key premieres in September and October, and adjustments to comedy lineups and sports coverage.