ABC has canceled the drama shows “Alaska Daily,” “Big Sky,” and “The Company You Keep,” according to Variety.
Hilary Swank portrayed Eileen Fitzgerald in the “Alaska Daily” series, describing her as “a fiercely talented and award-winning investigative journalist who leaves her high-profile New York life behind after a fall from grace to join a daily metro newspaper in Anchorage on a journey to find both personal and professional redemption.”
The series also stars Jeff Perry as Stanley Cornik, Matt Malloy as Bob Young, Meredith Holzman as Claire Muncy, Grace Dove as Rosalind “Roz” Friendly, Pablo Castelblanco as Gabriel Tovar, Ami Park as Yuna Park, and Craig Frank as Austin Teague, in addition to Swank.
McCarthy created the show, worked as an executive producer, and directed the pilot. Swank, Melissa Wells, and Bert Salke, as well as Kyle Hopkins and Ryan Binkley of the Anchorage Daily News, executive produced. The showrunner and executive producer was Peter Elkoff. The studio was called 20th Television.
“ABC has canceled the drama series “Alaska Daily,” which starred Oscar winner Hilary Swank and told the fictionalized story of an Anchorage newspaper,” the Anchorage Daily News tweeted on May 13th.
ABC has canceled the drama series “Alaska Daily,” which featured Oscar winner Hilary Swank in a leading role and told the fictionalized story of a newspaper in Anchorage. https://t.co/QntYlIce0K
— Anchorage Daily News (@adndotcom) May 13, 2023
The drama aired for one season and was a high-profile acquisition for ABC when it was first announced in 2021, thanks to its Oscar-winning cast. In addition to Swank, the series featured fellow Oscar winner Tom McCarthy. The series had 5.3 million viewers and a 0.4 rating in adults 18-49 in the Nielsen Live+7 ratings until the end of April.
“Big Sky” aired for three seasons before being canceled. Season 3 of the drama series, dubbed “Deadly Trails,” premiered on the broadcast network in September. The series was based on C.J. Box’s works.
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According to the official Season 3 synopsis:
“Private detective Cassie Dewell (Kylie Bunbury), undersheriff Jenny Hoyt (Katheryn Winnick) and newly appointed sheriff Beau Arlen (Jensen Ackles) maintain order in Helena, Montana, with their unparalleled investigative skills. But when a local backcountry trip led by charismatic outfitter Sunny Barnes (Reba McEntire) goes awry, the trio faces their most formidable mystery yet – in which no camper can be trusted and where danger lurks around every jagged rock and gnarled tree.”
Dedee Pfeiffer played Denise Brisbane, Jamie-Lynn Sigler played Tonya Wallis, and J. Anthony Pena played Deputy Mo Poppernak.
Executive producers on “Big Sky: Deadly Trails” include David E. Kelley, Elwood Reid, and Ross Fineman. The showrunner and executive producer is Elwood Reid (“The Chi,” “Hawaii Five-0”). “Big Sky: Deadly Trails” is co-produced by 20th Television and A+E Studios. Disney Television Studios includes 20th Television.
The Hollywood Reporter confirmed the cancellation of Big Sky, Alaska Daily, and The Company You Keep on ABC in a tweet:
‘Alaska Daily,’ ‘Big Sky’ and ‘The Company You Keep’ Canceled at ABC https://t.co/1GmlIxL76R
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) May 12, 2023
After one season, “The Company You Keep” was canceled.
The drama had a high-profile midseason debut for ABC, as it was Milo Ventimiglia’s first post-“This Is Us” TV starring role. However, the series failed to find a large following during its initial release, with the show averaging less than 4 million viewers each episode in the Nielsen Live+7 ratings until the end of April.
The sitcom, which is based on the Korean Broadcasting System format “My Fellow Citizens,” follows “con man Charlie and undercover CIA officer Emma, who is unknowingly on a collision course professionally.”
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The series also stars Catherine Haena Kim as Emma, William Fichtner as Leo, Tim Chiou as David, Freda Foh Shen as Grace, James Saito as Joseph, Sarah Wayne Callies as Birdie, Felisha Terrell as Daphne, and Polly Draper as Fran, addition to Ventimiglia.
Julia Cohen wrote the series’ pilot and acted as executive producer and co-showrunner, with Phil Klemmer as co-showrunner and executive producer. Executive producers include Ventimiglia and Russ Cundiff of DiVide Pictures, Jon M. Chu and Caitlin Foito of Electric Somewhere, and Todd Harthan and Lindsay Goffman of Gratitude Productions. DiVide’s Deanna Harris served as producer. The studio was called 20th Television.
Frequently Asked Questions
Was the Company You Keep Cancelled?
After one season, “The Company You Keep” was canceled.
Was Big Sky Cancelled?
Cassie Dewell and Jenny Hoyt, Big Sky private detectives, have completed their last investigation. According to EW, ABC canceled the crime drama after three seasons.
Was Alaska Daily Canceled?
Alaska Daily, starring Hilary Swank, has been canceled by ABC after one season. The announcement is hardly surprising given that the freshman series was unable to establish itself and garner a big audience.
