Canceled Too Soon? Stars, Creators Respond to Network Axes

The pre-upfronts wave of cancellations at the broadcast networks went into full swing on Thursday, with ABC pulling the plug on several long-running and beloved series including Castle and Nashville, among others.

Below, THR compiles reactions from those behind these series and more as the news rolls in about what will, and won’t, be coming back for the 2016-2017 season:

Callie Khouri, creator of Nashville

With a heavy heart, I thank all our incredible fans for all of your love, huge thanks to the city of Nashville. See you on down the road.

— Callie Khouri (@CallieKhouri) May 12, 2016

Julie Plec, creator of Containment

Dearest Containment fans, we made 13 wonderful episodes of a powerful story. We’ll make more if someone asks us, but in the meantime, enjoy!

— julieplec (@julieplec) May 12, 2016

Rob Lowe, star of The Grinder

#TheGrinder was not renewed by @FOXTV It was unapologetically original, smart, funny and had a murder’s row of talent. #GrinderRests.

— Rob Lowe (@RobLowe) May 12, 2016

The great news is, that film is forever. And I’m thrilled to have 22 episodes that were as acclaimed as they were. Time well spent!

— Rob Lowe (@RobLowe) May 12, 2016

Jon Huertas, star of Castle

Was a good run but #Castle done.

— Jon Huertas (@Jon_Huertas) May 12, 2016

Patricia Arquette, star of CSI: Cyber

Wanted to thank the @CSICyber fans for your support and working so hard to keep the show on. I have great love and respect for cast&screw

— Patricia Arquette (@PattyArquette) May 12, 2016

Alan Menken, executive producer of Galavant

GALAVANT is not continuing at ABC. But it will live on in so many ways. Guaranteed. Love to our cast, our writers, our fans!! Stay tuned…

— Alan Menken (@AIMenken) May 12, 2016

Chris Carmack, star of Nashville

#Nashville will be so cherished by so many… Trying to wrap my head around it… @Nashville_ABC

— Chris Carmack (@RealCarmack) May 12, 2016

Andrew Marlowe, creator of Castle

To the whole Castle family- our amazing cast, our remarkable crew, our imaginative writers & our wonderful fans, thank you for 8 amzing yrs!

— Andrew W. Marlowe (@AndrewWMarlowe) May 12, 2016

Will Chase, star of Nashville

My heartfelt thanks to all the fans of #Nashville. And a special congrats to all the new shows starting their adventure on @ABCNetwork. ??

— Will Chase (@WillChaseMe) May 13, 2016

Molly Quinn, star of Castle

#Castle was a cornerstone of my life.
A safe environment to learn.
Thank you @ABCNetwork for giving a carrottop kid of 14 an amazing start

— Molly C. Quinn (@MollyQuinn93) May 13, 2016

Nathan Fillion, star of Castle

All things must end. It has been an honor working with the men and women of Castle. I am truly amazed at what we’ve done. Thank you all.

— Nathan Fillion (@NathanFillion) May 13, 2016

Dear Every Director,
It appears I have an opening in my schedule.

— Nathan Fillion (@NathanFillion) May 13, 2016

Dear Fans,
In whatever project I do next, loudly notice how unlike Castle and fresh and versatile I am. Thanks.

— Nathan Fillion (@NathanFillion) May 13, 2016

Stana Katic, star of Castle

Love, S pic.twitter.com/oZUENEj2XQ

— Stana Katic (@Stana_Katic) May 13, 2016

Bill Lawrence, co-creator of Undateable

THANKS for the #UndateableLive love. Honestly, doesn’t look like NBC is doing many multi-cams… But we will try to keep it going somewhere

— Bill Lawrence (@VDOOZER) May 13, 2016

Chris D’Elia, star of Undateable

Undateable has been canceled and honestly it’s Trump’s fault.

— Chris D’Elia (@chrisdelia) May 13, 2016

Miss Piggy, star of The Muppets

Sad that I won’t grace ABC with another season of #TheMuppets. But everyone wants me, so be sure to watch for moi everywhere.

— Miss Piggy (@MissPiggy) May 13, 2016

Connie Britton, star of Nashville

To the amazing friends and family who are Nashville, to the cast and crew, and most of all to… https://t.co/feuXpZEv4Q

— Connie Britton (@conniebritton) May 13, 2016

Josh Lucas, star of The Mysteries of Laura

Truly I’m grateful to all the friends and supporters of @NBCLaura @DebraMessing is an amazing costar
our cast & crew were blessed Thank You!

— Josh Lucas (@JoshLucas) May 15, 2016

Keep up with all the renewals, cancellations and new-series pickups with THR‘s handy scorecard, and follow the pilot crop status here. For full upfronts 2016 coverage, go to THR.com/upfronts.