stevenw84 OP t1_ja6i6ri wrote on February 27, 2023 at 5:02 AM

Reply to comment by VikAzeem23 in Has any other TV show dipped in quality and fandom as much as New York Undercover? by stevenw84

I was about to tap out during mid season 3, but I wanted to see how it wrapped up as I didn't remember details.

But yes, jarring to say the least.

VikAzeem23 t1_ja6iz7n wrote on February 27, 2023 at 5:10 AM

There is a a behind the scenes documentary on YouTube about it. There was an edict tfrom the network during season 3 to tone down the urban feel of the show. At the same time, the two leads basically demanded more money before the start of the season. Cooler heads prevailed but everyone on the show was shocked when they got that final script and seeing that Eddie was being killed off. Keep in mind, the ratings for the show were still strong.

The killing of Eddie Torrez essentially killed the audience. Eddie/JC were the show. And it is especially frustrating when you realize how unneeded it was. In the storyline they had already written his character off by having him have to move to a different precinct. And, he didn't die in a multi-episode arc or from a meaningful villain like Ice-T. It was a random villain of the week that blows him up.

Audiences were pissed, and within a few episodes of season 4 it was clear they weren't coming back. The show was canceled pretty quickly into season 4.

stevenw84 OP t1_ja6lzcq wrote on February 27, 2023 at 5:42 AM

Yup. I remember how he died but was surprised at the fact he'd have to leave the precinct due the marriage. Ok fine, so leave, don't show him on screen. Made no since. Something similar happened on SVU where Rollins quit the force to become a professor. In reality she didn't get the money she wanted, so they wrote her off.

People underestimate Latin/Hispanic support. This was a prime example of that.