What is the reason behind The Neighborhood ending after Season 8? Here's all about it

According to a recent report, The Neighborhood will soon be premiering its new season 8, which is also going to be its last.

The finale will air between 2025 and 2026. CBS' long-running comedy series The Neighborhood stars Cedric the Entertainer. He is also the executive producer of the show. Exploring the reasons behind the cancellation of the show after season 8, Deadline reported it is because of the production cost, despite the show being well-received and popular.

Let's explore these reasons in detail.

Here is why The Neighborhood got cancelled after its season 8, despite being popular

CBS renewed The Neighborhood for a new season 8 but declared it also to be its last. Therefore, season 8 would be ending all the subplots and character arcs of the long-running show.

Despite being a strong ratings performer, the show is wrapping up due to rising production costs. Currently, the show is running its season 7, suggesting the increasing cast salaries and production expenses over the years. Deadline reported the same, stating that the show is getting costly to continue beyond season 8 with big cast names attached.

CBS releases its early renewal announcements usually in February, but The Neighborhood was not part of the list. Amy Reisenbach, the president of CBS Entertainment, issued a statement expressing gratitude for the show’s success and its impact:

“The brilliant cast and creative team at The Neighborhood led by the incomparable Cedric the Entertainer have brought levity, laughter and poignant storylines to Monday nights for seven incredible seasons,” said Reisenbach.

She further added, “A strong ratings performer for CBS and one of the top comedies on TV, we believe the show’s loyal fans deserve a proper farewell season full of the trade mark humour and heartfelt moments that are synonymous with the series.”

Her statement suggests that season 8 is going to be worth it, full of humour, laughter, and everything the fans could imagine. Moreover, some reports also suggest that though this show is ending with season 8, CBS and Paramount+ are working on expanding its universe with multiple spinoff projects.

Is there any spinoff planned for The Neighborhood by CBS?

The season 7 finale, with Marty and Malcolm moving to Venice, California, might serve as a pilot of a brand new spin-off show. Both are fan favourite characters. The spin-off series could explore their lives as they move to Venice, California. The storyline might also explore something reverse of the situation in the original show, such as this time they are moving into a white neighbourhood.

CBS has not yet confirmed anything officially, but this show can be expected to run alongside season 8 of the main show if picked up, per a report by Deadline.

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A second spinoff, titled Crutch, is in the works for Paramount+, starring Tracy Morgan as a new, reimagined character, also set in the The Neighbourhood universe. While full details haven’t been revealed, this show is expected to bring a fresh comedic tone while still staying connected to the world and themes of The Neighborhood. Casting details beyond Tracy Morgan are still under wraps, but more info is expected as development continues.

This means fans don't need to be disheartened by the ending of the original show, as the makers have plans for some fresh perspectives within the same universe. Therefore, it’s not the end—it’s a branching out.

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