NBC has cancelled its crime drama series The Hunting Party after two seasons, making it the eighth show axed by the network in 2026 as part of a major programming overhaul. The decision comes as NBC prepares for an 11-year deal with the NBA, which will require airing up to 100 regular-season games in the fall, forcing the network to clear space in its original programming.
NBCUniversal spokesperson Frances Berwick told The Hollywood Reporter that the network is “making changes to our first-run syndication division to better align with the programming preferences of local stations.” NBC did not immediately respond to a request for comment from The Independent.
The Hunting Party, starring Melissa Roxburgh as former FBI profiler Rebecca Henderson, followed a team of investigators hunting dangerous escaped killers. The series finale aired on May 7, and NBC confirmed weeks later that it would be the show’s last. NBC sibling Universal Television is expected to shop the series to other outlets.
Other cancellations include the medical drama Brilliant Minds, which ended after two seasons, and Law & Order: Organized Crime, whose star Christopher Meloni thanked fans in an Instagram video. The sitcom Stumble was scrapped after one season due to low ratings, while long-running staples Access Hollywood and Access Daily were cancelled in March. NBC’s Jeff Bader cited a “very, very tight schedule” due to sports commitments, noting that the network had to give up on some shows it loved to make room for future hits.
