NBC has announced its first cancellations for the 2026-27 television season, axing the medical drama 'Brilliant Minds', featuring Zachary Quinto, and the cheerleading comedy 'Stumble', starring Jenn Lyon. 'Brilliant Minds' struggled as NBC's lowest-rated drama, with significant year-to-year declines, leading to its removal from the schedule earlier this year. Despite its critical acclaim, 'Stumble' could not build a sufficient audience, even after several scheduling adjustments. Meanwhile, the future of two returning scripted series, 'Law & Order' and 'The Hunting Party', remains uncertain. 'The Hunting Party', which had a strong debut on Netflix, has not translated that success into linear ratings on NBC. However, it has benefitted from streaming on Peacock. In contrast, 'Law & Order' has experienced a surprising dip in ratings this season despite previous gains. The new series 'The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins' is looking favorable for renewal, indicating NBC's ongoing commitment to fresh content.