As spring brings nicer days ahead, television providers are actually preparing to shut down.
This is the time for finales. It's also the time for networks to make their decisions about which shows have to go and which shows get another round. That will determine whether a show's last episode of the season is also a series finale.
With today's shrinking live viewership, it takes more than just ratings for a TV show to survive to see another season.
Networks are now looking at online, on-demand, and streaming viewership; awards appeal; social-media audiences; and international sales, among many other factors.
That said, here are Business Insider's predictions for the shows that will probably get the ax over the next few weeks.
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"Galavant" (ABC)
A fun musical idea in its first season, "Galavant" was supposed to be an event series, but it was renewed for a second season. Whenever networks see success and dollar signs, they just can't help squeezing all the magic out of something.
No longer novel in its second season, the series generated less conversations, and the ratings dropped 52%. This knight's tale isn't going to end happily.
"Marvel's Agent Carter" (ABC)
This was one of the TV show returns we were most looking forward to. Apparently, we were in the minority, as the "Agent Carter" ratings fell 47% from its first season.
On the other hand, it may get a stay on its execution for being a Marvel series and part of the Disney family — synergy and all. Certainly, ABC isn't proving itself to be the best home for the Marvel-branded series. "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." ratings fell 16% this season, and Netflix doesn't share its ratings.
"The Muppets" (ABC)
ABC was so excited about bringing back the "Muppets" franchise that it gave the series the green light on just a short pitch video. The company thought that by combining the iconic variety show with mockumentary elements of "Modern Family" and "The Office," it had found a new way to package the Muppets for young audience members but keep their nostalgic parents watching.
Instead, the show steadily fell in the ratings. ABC hoped a new showrunner and creative tinkering would make the difference, but few people stuck around to see the results.
It's probably time to pull the curtain on this production.
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