TNT cancels “HawthoRNe” with Jada Pinkett Smith after three seasons
Jada Pinkett Smith's "HawthoRNe" lasted three seasons. CREDIT: TNT
Loading ...TNT has decided to put “HawthoRNe” down after three seasons. The nurse drama starring Jada Pinkett Smith saw a sizable drop in viewership this past summer.
The show averaged about 2.4 million viewers compared to about 3.2 million a year earlier.
It was TNT’s second lowest rated show of the summer, behind only “Men of a Certain Age,” which was also canceled. And critics never much liked the show.
TNT’s “Memphis Beat,” which averaged about three million viewers this season, is still up for grabs for renewal. Deadline.com, citing no particular sources, said it has a 50/50 shot at renewal.
Other summer TNT shows, including “Leverage,” “Falling Skies” and “Rizzoli & Isles,” have already been given another season.
Here’s TNT’s statement:
TNT has decided not to order a fourth season of HawthoRNe. TNT truly appreciates the tremendous dedication of everyone involved in HawthoRNe. The series gave TNT the opportunity to work with many outstanding people, including Jada Pinkett Smith and the rest of the show’s talented cast, crew, producers and writers. We wish everyone involved with HawthoRNe nothing but the best.
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120 comments Add your comment
Deanna
September 4th, 2011
11:51 am
If they cancel “Memphis Beat,” I’m officially quitting TNT! They can’t take “Men of a Certain Age” AND “Memphis Beat” away from me!
David Burlison
September 4th, 2011
1:55 pm
I can understand Hawthorne…However, “Memphis Beat” needs another season..Nothing like it on TV, and can only get better..Great cast, writers and producers..
nora
September 4th, 2011
5:29 pm
On the contrary. I think the publicity was a ploy to try to get the show to survive. It works for so many other publicity stunts.
Mrsbanks
September 4th, 2011
6:01 pm
I really loved the show but everything that went on with her character & Marc Anthonys’ character just put a bad tastevin my mouth….she had just gotten married to Dr. Tom and the turned around & screwed Marc Anthonys’ in the backyard of his mothers’ house…Come On!!!!
frances office
September 4th, 2011
9:44 pm
BET PLEASE PICK UP HAWTHRONE, WE NEED TO SEE MORE BLACK AMERICANS IM THE LEAD ROLES, PLEASE, PLEASE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!, BET WE NEED TO SHOW OUR CHILDRENS THAT THEY CAN BE ANYTHING, TNT WAITED UNTIL JADES OR SHOULD WE NURSE HAWTHRONE WAS ABOUT TO START RUNNING THE HOSPITAL, ONE MUST WONDER ABOUT THE MOVE TO SHUT THE SHOW DOWN, AND OF COURSE AS ONE PERSON STATED THAT BIG WILLI STEP IN AND CLOSE THE SHOW DOWN, TAKE A LOOK AT HAWTHRONE BET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jackie
September 5th, 2011
12:31 pm
I think that was a bad decision, because that was a great show. We loved to watch it. Sometimes twice in one night. What you all need to do is change the time, not cancel the show. I believe if you would view it earlier more people would watch it, say around 9:00. My heart is truly broken. That show was as if it was reality. Please reconsider your decision. Heart Broken!
Jackie
September 5th, 2011
12:34 pm
Yes, this was a horrible decision. TBS, BET, TV One or somebody need to pick up this show. And let the drama go on.
Rosie
September 5th, 2011
5:26 pm
I don’t care how good or bad “HAWTHORNE” was. Let’s face it. The real reason TNT cancelled the show was due to the rumors. Open your eyes and stop pretending that the rumors had nothing to do with the cancellation.
This society is so damn hypocritical!
marie
September 5th, 2011
11:11 pm
Never really got into the show. What the Heck. plot did not make sense gets married then have affair then all confused about things.
No wonder show did not last long. Why would you marry a couple then the ink is not even dry turns around and has an affair. Who does that!!!!!!
Mike
September 6th, 2011
3:01 pm
Did TNT renew Southland? Best show on their network.
Tim
September 6th, 2011
3:44 pm
Seriously, how does this blog determine which comments not to post? I don’t understand why my post isn’t going through. It is very annoying to take time writing and then having nothing to show for it. It sucks.
Rodney Ho
September 6th, 2011
4:08 pm
@Tim It may have been a technical glitch. Sometimes that happens.
Rodney Ho
September 6th, 2011
4:18 pm
@Mike. Yes, they did renew “Southland.” It returns in early 2012.
JBH
September 6th, 2011
5:38 pm
I can not believe that Hawthorne and Men of a Certain Age were cancelled…they were two of my favorite shows. Please reconsider !!!
nicole
September 6th, 2011
7:58 pm
I LOVED HAWTHORNE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am sad that the show cancelled… I loved the drama I wished they wouldnt have put her Tom though I see why she cheated he was never around and always acting so distance…. I will still be hoping for an fourth season…
carrie on
September 7th, 2011
12:26 am
It’s ineresting to read the varios comments. Some are artistically savy being able to assess the writers’s talent and caliber of actors’ talent; while others are plain emotional idiots, basing commits on worthless press fodder. The show had value but unfortunately did pull in ratings. Wish there was one more season to tie loose ends. MEN OF A CERTAIN AGE: great first season.
Brendamayee
September 13th, 2011
5:41 pm
WELL I think maybe that sexual scene was a bit much for BIG WILLY as some on you call him which is a good name for him…Marc is a VIrgo and believe me they cannot be trusted. Jada acting is so so…They got money get your OWN NETWORK. but dont let Jada be the star…However I love all of them BIG WILLIE, my Marc skinny Anthony and Jada…But its a whole lot of shaking going on in those families..LOL
Brendamayee
September 13th, 2011
5:44 pm
Yes indeed Men of A Certain is great acting., and good writing… Would anyone know where Men Of Certain Ages hang out in the Harlem area..LOL but very serious..
Brendamayee
September 13th, 2011
5:48 pm
Hey Rodney Oh, this is the cleanest site on the web..I didnt feel like I had to jump through the computor and choke a commentor LOL LOL..
Bluto
September 15th, 2011
9:53 am
LOL yeah TNT is going to cancel a show that is making it money because of “rumors”. It was the SECOND LOWEST rated show of the summer, but no you celebrity leaches think it was the TV company that shut it down because of TMZ. Must be nice to blame all of your failures on someone else. I am guessing you will blame her failed marriage on the cancellation of her TV show.