Shifting Gears
Shifting Gearsmay be cancelled despite its headline-grabbing debut, according to a new report.
The premiere episode garnered 17 million cross-platform viewers in seven days, breaking records.
After a robust premiere,ratings have consistently dropped.
Shifting Gearsseason 2may also be impacted by its high-profile cast, making it pricey for the data pipe.
However, the sitcom’s fate is not set in stone.
ABC has no comedy pilots coming up and only one other sitcom, the hitAbbott Elementary.
Those numbers, too, represent a decline when compared to the show’s premiere.
What Does The Rest Of ABC’s Schedule Look Like?
Overall, the latest report has positive news for most of ABC’s established series.
Shifting Gears is a drama about Matt, a widowed owner of a classic car restoration shop. Matt’s estranged daughter Riley and her teenage children move into his home, challenging him to rebuild both familial and personal connections.
9-1-1,The Rookie, andGrey’s Anatomyare all expected to be renewed for additional seasons.
Whether or not9-1-1carries on after season 9, though, will likely depend on a number of factors.
This may benefit the family sitcomandDoctor Odyssey, another show that is on the bubble for similar reasons.
That includes a new romance for Matt, which will renew tensions with Riley.
