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As networks decide which of their programs to renew or cancel for the upcoming TV season, ABC has decided to say goodbye to several of its shows.聽

The relatively older show 鈥淐astle,鈥� which centered on a crime author and detective who became acquainted, and 鈥淣ashville,鈥� which centers on country music stars, were canceled by the network, as were newer shows 鈥淭he Muppets,鈥� which was the latest take on the Jim Henson creations; 鈥淎gent Carter,鈥� which was a Marvel show about 鈥淐aptain America鈥� character Peggy Carter; the drama 鈥淭he Family,鈥� which centered on a missing child; and 鈥淕alavant,鈥� a musical comedy set in medieval times.聽

Meanwhile, the network decided to renew programs such as 鈥淭he Catch,鈥� a show about a detective who becomes involved with a con man, which is executive-produced by Shonda Rhimes, and 鈥淎merican Crime,鈥� an anthology drama that has attracted critical acclaim.

The Ken Jeong comedy 鈥淒r. Ken鈥� and the sitcom 鈥淭he Real O鈥橬eals鈥� were also renewed.聽

Broadcast networks continue to attempt to adapt to the changing TV business, in which cable networks like HBO and Showtime and streaming services such as Netflix and Amazon continue to be major players. More seem to spring up every day, with relative newbies like Hulu also proving themselves a presence on the TV landscape.

So what led to these ABC decisions? As one might surmise, there weren't a lot of viewers (or what counts as a lot in the TV business). 鈥淚t came down to what's been plaguing so many shows these days: Low ratings,鈥� wrote of the cancellation of 鈥淕alavant,鈥� 鈥淎gent Carter,鈥� 鈥淢uppets,鈥� and 鈥淔amily.鈥�

The current status of the network also most likely accounts for the slew of shows that have now ended. notes that ABC is in last place for viewers from 18-49, the age bracket much valued by advertisers.聽

鈥淸It]鈥檚 looking to make a big move,鈥� Mr. Maglio writes. ABC may be thinking its new content could be big hits.

And the renewal of the program 鈥淎merican Crime鈥� showed the network will stand by critically well-received shows.

鈥淲ith the renewal of [John] Ridley鈥檚 鈥楢merican Crime,鈥� the network is indicating that they will continue to support acclaimed material from creators with strong point of view even if it is not very commercial (winning Emmys for the network does not hurt either),鈥� writes.

鈥淐rime鈥� actress Regina King won the Emmy Award for best supporting actress in a limited series or movie for her work on the show, and the program was nominated for several other prizes, including best limited series, best writing for a limited series, best lead actor in a limited series or movie (Timothy Hutton), best lead actress in a limited series or movie (Felicity Huffman), and best supporting actor in a limited series or movie (Richard Cabral).