12 TV Shows In Serious Danger Of Cancellation In 2020
3. Bob Hearts Abishola
CBS has a partnership and love affair with Chuck Lorre, the way ABC does with Shonda Rhimes. It seems there is no Chuck Lorre show CBS won’t put into production. Bob Hearts Abishola is no exception to this rule. The show centers around Bob, a man so stressed, he ends up in the hospital being overseen by friendly Nigerian RN, Abishola. Bob is immediately enchanted and pursues Abishola despite a complete lack of interest on her part. What a message!
The first season follows Bob’s pursuit of the disinterested Abishola and their ensuing romance. The comedy comes from their completely different backgrounds and the various culture clashes that ensue. Though they attempted to make a tired premise fresh, the Chuck Lorre/CBS brand of comedy prevented that from being the case.
Stale jokes and lackluster writing abound, making this show a slog to get through. On any other network, this show would already be on its way to the sitcom graveyard, but knowing CBS’ love for Lorre, there is a chance they will grant it a second season.