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Sometimes big name IP, stars and even corporate synergy just aren't enough to get a pilot picked up to series.
This season, ABC, CBS and Fox each passed on high-profile projects that were all considered early frontrunners. ABC said no to both Marvel and Shonda Rhimes; CBS opted for Katherine Heigl over Nancy Drew; and Fox could have brought a Friends star back to primetime.
Here's a look at the five most high-profile pilots that were not ordered to series — and the likely reasoning behind them.
Fight For Paradise Review: This reality show is nothing new but there are so many uncomfortable moments that will definitely give you the ick.
Bros Review: The series, as the title suggests, is about two adult men who want to behave like children and we are not here for that.
Going Home With Tyler Cameron Review: This is a simple, no-nonsense but cliched watch, with Cameron's boyish charms taking centre stage.
