"Sue Sue in the City," the Middle Spinoff: What Happened?
The prospect of a spinoff emphasizing Eden Sher's character Sue Heck thrilled fans of the beloved ABC sitcom "The Middle." Three years following the events of the original series finale, the planned show, "Sue Sue In The City," was set to follow Sue's exploits as she negotiated life in Chicago. Sadly, the project was finally shelved even with a filmed pilot and favorable responses from the cast and network.
Eden Sher and Brock Ciarlelli Talk About the Pulled Spinoff
Eden Sher and Brock Ciarlelli, who portrayed Sue's best friend Brad, discussed in an Instagram video the cancellation of "Sue Sue In The City." Sher voiced their letdown, saying, "it was pretty devastating when it didn't go." Ciarlelli shared his surprise at the choice and echoed those feelings, calling the "pretty good show" Both gave peeks into the plot, which featured Sue negotiating her relationship with Brad and trying to save a hotel.
Sue Sue in the City Plot and Cancellation
The Middle Spinoff: A Peep into "Sue Sue in the City"
Following the events of the "The Middle" series finale, which highlighted a flash-forward of Sue marrying her neighbor, Sean, the spinoff would have picked up Set to chronicle Sue's journey to adulthood, her relocation to Chicago, and her encounters with Brad, "Sue Sue in the City" was Additionally scheduled to be a series regular was Finesse Mitchell, a Saturday Night Live alum.
Why was the Middle Spinoff shelved?
Although Abc has never formally stated the causes of the cancellation, a number of ideas abound. Given the original cast had aged past the intended ages, one element could be the network's determination another "The Middle" spinoff was unnecessary. Although a trip back to the "The Middle" universe is not totally off the table, no further talks about a spinoff following the cancellation of "Sue Sue in the City".
"The Middle's Legacy"
Though "Sue Sue in the City" was canceled, "The Middle" is still a cherished sitcom with resonance for viewers. Viewers that value the show's heartwarming events and clever humor will find resonance in its realistic depiction of a middle-class family negotiating life's ups and downs. Fans still have access to and enjoyment value from the first nine seasons of "The Middle".
