11.13.2008 9:47 am

NBC cancels Christian Slater’s ‘My Own Worst Enemy’

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Christian Slater: no shots left.

That’s the story this morning from the Hollywood Reporter, which says “My Own Worst Enemy” will end its run with nine episodes. Nothing official from NBC, of course, but Michael Ausiello over at Entertainment Weekly puts both “Enemy” and “Lipstick Jungle” on the canceled list. NBC is really struggling this season, and poor “My Own Worst Enemy” just couldn’t build an audience; in fact, viewership fell to new lows for the most recent episode. Ironically, this is the fall series that I’ve heard the most positive buzz on. I thought it was smart, surprising and well-acted, but NBC — after promoting the show so much during the Olympics –waited so long to debut it that interest had waned. And the writing was on the wall for “Lipstick Jungle” (I’m not a fan) when NBC moved it to Friday, then picked up “Life” (which took over its Wednesday slot) for the full season.

Tags: canceled, Christian Slater, Hollywood Reporter, Lipstick Jungle, Michael Ausiello, My Own Worst Enemy, NBC

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Hadn’t had a chance to see “My Own Worst Enemy” yet, but I’ve got all the episodes taped. No reason to waste time watching them now. Looks like “Heroes” didn’t do much good as a lead-in with its less than spectacular ratings. After all that promotion and decent reviews, NBC does nothing to give “Enemy” a second chance yet they pick up “Knight Rider” for a full season. Go figure.

— Jay

1:52 pm November 13th, 2008

This just goes to prove why NBC has bad ratings, they cancel good shows. And yet they keep some truly stupid ones. My Own Worst Enemy is great! NBC, you are stupid!!

— Joyce Berra

2:12 pm November 13th, 2008

I am very disappointed that it’s cancelled. They didn’t even give it a chance. Christian Slater’s a great actor and I enjoyed watching him play two roles in one.

— beresh

2:56 pm November 13th, 2008

Not surprised. I watched every episode and this show was convoluted and confusing, and I usually like that sort of stuff. It was poorly done. Heroes has been going down that road lately. Watch “FRINGE”, it is very well made and good stories.

— David

2:57 pm November 13th, 2008

Good riddance to the mess that was “My Own Worst Enemy.”

Now who’s going to start to petition to keep “Lipstick Jungle” on the air?

— Kevin C. Johnson

3:34 pm November 13th, 2008

I’m disappointed. The show had some interesting twists and turns, and was just getting other characters involved in the story line. This could have been a hit, if given a chance.

— modans55

8:05 pm November 13th, 2008

this pisses us off. my husband and I absolutely love this show! it is so different than any other show out there, especially for us non-cable people

— dana

9:48 pm November 13th, 2008

My Own Worst Enemy could have been a good show given time, but it was all over the place too early. It’s a shame, Slater is talented.

I didn’t expect Gail Pennington to be a Lipstick Jungle fan. A well written and produced show. And I’m not their target viewer. So called insider critics don’t get it.

— Scott_Simon

7:53 am November 14th, 2008

Well crap. I didn’t expect to like My Own Worst Enemy but I really did. I blame Heroes. Why couldn’t they put THAT show out of its misery and give this one a chance?

— Kel

8:21 am November 14th, 2008

I loved the show and still can’t believe people would choose CSI Miami over this show. CSI is a joke!!!!

— Bill

10:29 am November 14th, 2008

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