When it comes to TV shows, few networks have the same level of stacked lineup as NBC, which has been producing the top hits for years now. The first group of shows that come to mind are those that operate under the One Chicago banner, Chicago P.D., Chicago Fire, and Chicago Med. The trio of interweaving procedurals were all written and created for TV by Derek Haas, who also recently penned Countdown, the Jensen Ackles-led crime thriller on Prime Video. The series was tragically canceled after only one season, but having the One Chicago series to fall back on certainly helped soften the blow for Haas. NBC is also responsible for the highly popular Law & Order franchise, which has been on the air for the better part of the last 35 years.

When any network is releasing as many shows as NBC on a regular basis, it’s normal for there to be large gaps in viewership between the top and bottom shows on the network. One of NBC’s newer shows to arrive just in the last few years is The Hunting Party, which premiered early in 2025. The Hunting Party was up against it from the start after it debuted with a 0% on Rotten Tomatoes before its first season, but it turned things around enough to earn a Season 2 renewal. The Hunting Party returned for Season 2 earlier this year with a 13-episode order (up from 10 from Season 1), but the show didn’t perform up to standards. NBC dropped the news yesterday evening that The Hunting Party has been canceled after only two seasons, meaning the Season 2 finale that aired on May 7 will also serve as the series finale.

What Is ‘The Hunting Party’ About?

The official synopsis for The Hunting Party reads as follows:

“After a catastrophic explosion breaches a clandestine prison housing the nation’s most dangerous serial killers, former FBI profiler Rebecca “Bex” Henderson leads an elite task force to hunt the escapees. As each deadly pursuit uncovers new secrets, Bex is drawn into a far-reaching conspiracy that threatens everything she believes.”

The Hunting Party finished its two-season run with scores of 18% from critics and 81% from audiences on the aggregator site Rotten Tomatoes. The leading cast for The Hunting Party consists of Melissa Roxburgh as Rebecca Henderson, Patrick Sabongui as Jacob Hassani, Josh McKenzie as Shane Florence, and Sara Garcia as Jennifer Morales.

Check out the first two seasons of The Hunting Party on Peacock.

via Collider