For those who are unfamiliar with Hustle it’s a TV show from the UK about a group of con artists who each episode try out an even more far fetched scam to take someones cash. The catch is they have to be evil in a way, or a jerk. The show which was picked up in the US will be back for a 5th season it has been reported although the cast is to change yet again.
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After a crazy time post writers strike its been hard to find complete lists showing the status of high profile US shows expected to get renewed for the fall. While a number of shows like The CW’s Smallville and Supernatural have been renewed there are a number of big shows where no information is around at all. A few of the big ones with an unknown future are listed below.
Boston Legal
Dexter
Jericho
Shark
The Unit
Prison Break
Reaper
You can find a complete list of all the network’s returning shows and their status at http://reporter.blogs.com/pilotseason/renewed-shows.html
What this means for you is if a majority of these shows are not renewed then the new focus of the major networks, reality TV will have its future assured and that will make quality scripted television a rare event.
