NBC is considering slashing its prime time lineup by an hour, meaning it may not be airing new episodes of its shows after 10 p.m. for much longer.
According to Variety, the network may soon be relinquishing the late-night slot to local affiliate stations, a consideration that they’ve reportedly been toying with for the last decade.
Insider sources told the publication that, if the network were to go through with the move, it wouldn’t be as a cost-cutting measure or lead to less programming. Instead, NBC is looking to “best utilize the broadcast brand and relationship with affiliates vs. its streaming and cable options,” which may lead to some NBC series being slotted into different air times, rehomed on Peacock, or possibly even canceled.
