TECH
TELEVISION SHOWS are a lot like the zombies
that star in several of today’s hit series: They
just won’t die. Instead, after being canceled, a
growing number of shows are producing new
episodes on a different channel or on one of
the increasing number of streaming services.
In January, sitcom Brooklyn Nine-Nine pre-
miered on NBC after being dumped by Fox.
In May, comic book–inspired series Lucifer
reappeared on Netflix, after being canceled by
Fox last year. Meanwhile, former Syfy drama
The Expanse is slated to come back to life on
SHOW SWAPPING
IS TV’S NEW STAR
Canceled TV shows are increasingly getting a second
life, thanks to a ballooning number of cable channels and
streaming services. By Radhika Marya
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FORTUNE.COM // SEPTEMBER 2019
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