Ask Matt: Upfront Fallout: 24 and "Event" Series, Parenthood, Bones, Wonderland

• May 20, 2013 09:42 AM ET
• by Matt Roush

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Question: I'm shocked and delighted by Fox's announcement about bringing back 24, but honestly, I think this points to the future of television. It's the same thing with The Following: Give us shorter seasons, TV Gods! Seriously, 22-episode seasons just don't work for so many shows, especially the serialized ones. How much filler was there in any given 24-episode season of real-time 24? A ton, inevitably. And every other heavily serialized show you can point to is eventually going to fall back on filler episodes, or extended (and frustrating) wheel-spinning, etc. It's just inevitable, and the best serialized shows are the ones that best manage this reality: for instance, The Vampire Diaries splits its season into three or four tightly focused mini-arcs that pack as much into each mini-arc as most shows cover in a whole season. read more

NBC's Fall 2013 Schedule: Revolution Moves to Wednesdays, Parenthood to Thursdays

• May 12, 2013 05:19 PM ET
• by Liz Raftery

NBC announced its new fall schedule Sunday, and major changes include moving Revolution to Wednesday nights and Parenthood to Thursdays.

NBC Cancels 1600 Penn, Whitney, Guys with Kids, Up All Night

• May 9, 2013 05:10 PM ET
• by Natalie Abrams

On the heels of the news that NBC has renewed Parks and Recreation for a sixth season, the network has canceled struggling comedies 1600 Penn, Whitney, Guys with Kids and Up All Night, TVGuide.com has confirmed.

1600 Penn, which... read more

NBC Renews Parks and Recreation for Season 6

• May 9, 2013 04:32 PM ET
• by Natalie Abrams

It's time to "Treat Yo Self!" because NBC has renewed Parks and Recreation for a sixth season, TVGuide.com has learned.

The NBC comedy, which stars Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman, saw... read more

NBC Picks Up About a Boy, J.J. Abrams' Believe, Sean Hayes and Parker Posey Comedies

• May 9, 2013 02:17 PM ET
• by Liz Raftery

NBC has given series orders to Jason Katims' About a Boy, J.J. Abrams' Believe, Crisis, The Family Guide, and Sean Hayes' Sean Saves the World, TVGuide.com has confirmed.