Why Was 'Girl Meets World' Cancelled? Can the Show Be Renewed Elsewhere?
Nostalgia may have failed to keep "Girl Meets World" on air for longer than three seasons, but this was not the only reason why Disney Channel pulled the plug on the "Boy Meets World" spin-off amidst online fan protests and petitions to save the show.
Working for TV is a demanding task that requires commitment despite its uncertainties, all for the sake of putting out a show that rakes in the numbers each week. But while it may seem like it's nothing but a ratings game, the same cannot be said for one of Disney Channel's most well-received series.
According to Deadline, although "Girl Meets World" went from 5.2 million viewers on its premiere to a 1.7-1.8 million range per episode, this did not mean that the coming-of-age show was underperforming.
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On the contrary, "Girl Meets World" has even been lauded for its sharp writing, strong reviews, and nominations from various award-giving bodies like the Emmy, the Writers Guild Awards, and the Producers Guild Awards.
But it turned out that such commendations along with favorable ratings for each episode was not enough to sustain a show that did not meet expectations when it came to the network's target demographic.
There was no mistake that "Girl Meets World" was a hit with older teens and parents who have grown up watching "Boy Meets World" in the '90s. But since Disney Channel is a network that primarily targets kids between the ages 6 to 14, and is thus supported by advertisers aiming to pitch their products in that age range, "Girl Meets World" was failing in that aspect. Younger kids just didn't find the show relevant enough to commit to.
The premature series finale has sent its creator, Michael Jacobs, on a search for another network to pick up the series for additional seasons.
"There are talks underway, but we're at the very very beginning stages," Jacobs told TV Line in an interview earlier this year. "And I can tell you it's because of the audience's reaction to the cancellation that there is interest in other places," he added.
Jacobs is still currently on a hunt to find a new home for "Girl Meets World."
