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US Series Given The Axe
American network NBC has dropped its sci-fi series Heroes, while Law and Order has been shelved after 20 years.
FlashForward has also been axed as the networks announce their new line-ups for the autumn season.
Heroes, which ran for four series, was dropped after its initially good ratings slumped. Its ratings slid during its second and third series, with fans saying it had a lack of direction.
Creator Tim Kring said it would return to its roots during its fourth season in a bid to win back viewers.
The Law and Order name will continue to exist, with a new Los Angeles-based spin-off announced as one of NBC's fresh
Other new shows which the network announced includes Undercovers, from Lost creator JJ Abrams.
NBC also said it will produce a contemporary remake of 1970s detective series The Rockford Files, which originally starred actor James Garner.
The network has confirmed it will continue to show The Office, but its star Steve Carell has not signed up beyond the next season.
The network is also planning a special programme to mark the 35th anniversary of comedy show Saturday Night Live.
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