Finally, the official confirmation that NBC’s Chuck has been renewed has come. It has been renewed for 13 episodes. There is an option for a back 9, but whether or not NBC exercises it remains to be seen. Unknown still, as of this writing, but something we’ll know shortly is when it will air on NBC's schedule. The rumor mill has been suggesting Fridays at 8pm. We’ll see.
There are however some additional unknowns. Obviously NBC and Warner Brothers have been haggling over price, and obviously, like many other shows, lower production costs were negotiated. But how much lower, and just what that means, if anything, as far as some of your favorite characters still being on the show as of yet is uncertain.
Update: Michael Ausiello weighs in on what some of the cost cuts will mean:
Here's the bad news: The 13-episode pickup came after Warner Bros. agreed to make significant budget concessions, including scaling back the number of episodes several members of the show's stellar supporting cast will appear in and, per one insider, possibly eliminating one actor altogether (R.I.P. Anna Wu?). The show is also expected to cut two of its staff writers.
*sighs* and the drama continues…
What a pity. NBC did themselves and their viewers a disservice, picking up such a boring, non-creative and redundant hour of television.
Oh, well. I have no doubt the show will be canceled once the 13 eps are up, hopefully even sooner.
Hey nick c or robert,Ausiello said there was a twist and it’s a bummer what do you think it is?
CHUCK is going to land on Fridays.
So if you’re a fan of the show, make sure you watch it…..live. (Use a VCR instead of a DVR if you have to record it, lol. since VCR recordings count as “live viewing” while DVR recordings don’t).
Actually, unless you’re a Nielsen family, I guess it doesn’t matter…..
Go Chuck Go!
Good job Chuck fans! You guys definitely contributed to saving the series with the Subway campaign. However, I do not want to hear any complaints next year when it is cancelled due to low ratings.
*pops open champagne* It’s a celebration!!!! Yes Yes, oh god yes!!!
Woot!! WOOOOT!!!! I’ll take 13 episodes!
I hope they can keep the cast together, but they certainly left it open to change with Chuck leaving the Buy More and most likely moving out of Ellie & Awesome’s place now that they’re hitched.
Thanks, little “Susie Sunshine!” Here’s hoping your favorite show gets the axe, too. Why can’t people just be happy for each other when their favorite shows get renewed?? Perhaps you are a TerminatorSCC fan. If that’s the case, I’m sorry for you, but it isn’t the fault of CHUCK fans that TSCC got (or will get) the axe. So, Susan – TRY to be happy. Remember, it takes more muscles in your face (and thus more effort) to produce a frown than it does a smile!!
This is going to be a LOONG post.
Well here we go now that chuck has been renewed we are going to see people like you put down a good show. -f you have no good comments keep them to yourselves.
Thanks
maybe a half hour show now
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Sorry Rick,
All my shows got renewed, and in any case, I am not one to mourn a cancellation of a TV SHOW. I am, however, a fan of quality TV, and Chuck – ain’t it!
13 episodes, Friday, and smaller cast. Upside, Chuck is back!!!!!!!!!
Congratulations, CHUCK fans. You’ve always been persistent and genuine, and it’s been oddly gratifying to see.
is there a link as to where this came from because we thought chuck was renewed in that christmas in may article….so wheres the proof….not that im not happy ive been waiting forever for this news.
Susan, preference is subjective.
finally the post i expected. now, american fans watch watch the show. here i’ll try watch it on hulu or nbc.com, congratulations to all.
Sorry about my english,
portuguese fan
Susan. I am GLAD that your shows got renewed. Would you be willing to give us some examples of “Quality TV” so that all of us ignorant CHUCK boobs can be educated by your wisdom. And by the way, it’s not just a few ignorant CHUCK boobs out there who thought the show was good, there were a number of critics who thought so, as well. Actually it seemed like more critics praised CHUCK than panned it. Regardless, If ALL your shows got renewed, it hardly seems like you’d have time to even notice that CHUCK was or wasn’t on the air – yet you sure seem to have gotten on this site QUICKLY to voice your displeasure. Hmmm.
just out of curiosity, what are your favorite shows susan… I’m just wondering…