CBS Renews 'CSI: NY', Cancels 'Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior'

In the battle of the bubble crime drama spinoffs, veteran CSI: NY won a reprieve with a last-minute renewal, while freshman Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior is being canceled after a short midseason run.

Yesterday, CBS made all other freshman cancellations, The Defenders, $#*! My Dad Says and Mad Love but left Suspect Behavior in contention. Given the great success CBS has had with expanding its CSI and NCIS crime drama franchises, Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior has been a disappointment, never finding its footing behind the mothership Criminal Minds series on Wednesday.

Meanwhile, while taking a dive in the ratings in its move from Wednesday to Friday this season, CSI: NY has a rich off-network syndication deal and sells well internationally.  The Good Wife, it is not in danger. Neither is Blue Bloods.

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