We cannot stress enough how popular Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson is. With a legion of die-hard fans thanks to the WWE and a massive army of fans thanks to his movies, his popularity cannot be understated. Having something similar to the golden touch, anything related to the wrestler-turned-actor almost always turns into a massive success. However, the same does not apply to the TV show, ‘Young Rock.’ Despite its success, NBC canceled it, but why?
The show, as the name suggested, was based on the life of Johnson. With a sitcom-style approach, it soon gained massive followers during its run.
Why did NBC cancel ‘Young Rock’ based on the life of Dwayne Johnson?
The show first aired on February 16, 2021, on NBC. The show was set in the future of the 2030s. While the storyline of Johnson running for president could become a reality, the show claimed he did. During each episode, there would be a flashback to one of the three stages of Johnson’s life.
The show earned a 90% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes. After the airing of the first season, the show would go on to win the ‘Best Broadcast Network Series, Comedy’ award at the Hollywood Critics Association TV Awards in 2021. So, with accolades and positive reviews from the critics, what made NBC cancel the show after three seasons?
While NBC never stated why they canceled the show, we can make some assumptions. The show peaked at a 3 million viewership count during the first season. However, subsequent seasons were aired at the same time as SmackDown on FOX. This led to a dramatic decrease in viewership, down to 1.4 million.
The other reason could be the loss of fan’s interest in the show. As season three rolled around, Johnson was in high school and entering the teenage version of The Rock’s life. Fans wanted more of a ‘Young’ Rock in ‘Young Rock.’ While the later seasons could have showcased his rise to fame within the WWE, NBC canceled the show on June 9, 2023. Nevertheless, Johnson aims to enter the television space once again with his upcoming animated series.
Dwayne Johnson’s upcoming cartoon TV show
Johnson, ex-wife Dany Garcia, and Seven Bucks Productions will launch RoboForce. This is an upcoming animated series based on the toy line of the same name from the 1980s.
While little is known about the project, Johnson and Garcia are excited. Another project in development is Biker Mice from Mars, backed by Ryan Reynolds and his Maximum Effort company.
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