NBC cancels 'The Hunting Party' amid broad programming overhaul

NBC has cancelled the crime procedural "The Hunting Party," starring Melissa Roxburgh as FBI profiler Rebecca "Bex" Henderson, after two seasons. The series' final episode aired on May 7, and while Universal Television may shop the show to other buyers, no new home has been confirmed.

The cancellation is part of a larger wave of cuts at the network, which also includes scripted series such as *Brilliant Minds* and *Stumble* and longtime daytime programs like *Law & Order: Organized Crime*, *Access Hollywood*, and *The Kelly Clarkson Show*. NBC executives cite a need to reshape the schedule ahead of the 2026‑27 season, allocating more airtime to sports programming following a new NBA rights agreement.

Industry observers note that the network is balancing traditional ratings with streaming performance and advertising revenue, prompting the removal of titles that did not meet combined metrics despite some streaming audiences.