Starz cancels Kelsey Grammer's "Boss"

Kelsey Grammer on "Boss." / Starz

Kelsey Grammer won't be returning for another round of "Boss."

Starz has announced it's canceling the drama series after two seasons. Although the show received critical acclaim, it has been slow to catch on in the ratings department.

"After much deliberation, we have made the difficult decision to not proceed with 'Boss,'" Starz said in a statement Tuesday. "We remain proud of this award-winning show, its exceptional cast and writers, and are grateful to Kelsey Grammer, [creator] Farhad Safinia and our partners at Lionsgate TV."

The first season averaged about 643,000 viewers for premiere episodes, reports Entertainment Weekly. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the second season opened with just 317,000 viewers, ending in October with a season high of 440,000 viewers.

"Boss" also starred Connie Nielsen, Hannah Ware, Kathleen Robertson and Troy Garity. Starz expects to air four original dramas in 2013, including the last season of "Spartacus."

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Cancelling Boss is a TERRIBLE mistake, when this was one of the most intriguing programs left to look forward to. Each week viewers are sitting on the edge of their seats in anticipation of what is to happen next. These days too many of the networks are cancelling the good, captivating shows and keeping those with no substance, and is another version of 3 or 4 other shows of the same non-substantial type. How about if you do more advertising of Boss on the mainstream networks, to make those who are unaware of the show know that there is more provocative viewing available than all of the cooking shows, and the singing/dancing talent shows? Can we at least try to save this show, instead of losing another show that has meaning?