It's Pretty Clear Now Why 2 Broke Girls Was Canceled

2 Broke Girls was a unique CBS sitcom whose 2017 cancellation surprised both its fans and its stars. But there had long been hidden forces at play behind the scenes which ultimately brought about the show's demise. Here's the story behind why the show was canceled. When 2 Broke Girls premiered in the 2011 CBS fall lineup, reviews for the sitcom were decidedly mixed. The Hollywood Reporter declared the show to be a disappointment, conceding, "[It] actually had potential, but has squandered it away every week on cheap, predictable and unfunny jokes." Meanwhile, Vulture criticized the show for more than just bad jokes, asking, "Does it have to be so mean?" Later that season, a press tour at the Television Critics Association turned ugly, as journalists hammered the series' stars and producers about the show's quote "one-note" supporting characters, outdated racial stereotypes, and the dependence on innuendos. And future seasons saw reviews become more pointed. By 2016, the Boston Globe even asked, "Is 2 Broke Girls the worst sitcom on TV?" Keep watching to learn how It's Pretty Clear Now Why 2 Broke Girls Was Canceled! #2BrokeGirls 2 thumbs down | 0:00 Racial stereotypes | 1:11 Minds in the gutter | 2:09 Ratings drop | 3:22 Negotiations jam the works | 4:12 CBS makes its case | 5:17 Dennings wanted more | 5:49