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Kathy Bates<\/span><\/strong> recently reflected on the cancellation of Harry\u2019s Law<\/span><\/strong> and how it shaped her career. In a new interview, she said NBC canceled the series despite strong ratings, frustrating her with the network\u2019s treatment of its loyal audience. She added that the setback pushed her to pursue new opportunities, leading to her celebrated return on Matlock<\/span><\/strong>.<\/p>\n In a 2025 interview with Variety<\/a>, Bates discussed her career highs and lows, including how the NBC series Harry\u2019s Law ended despite strong ratings.<\/p>\n David E. Kelley created the show, which aired from 2011 to 2012, with Bates featuring as Harriet Korn, a lawyer who launched her own criminal defense firm. The series drew close to 10 million weekly viewers, but NBC canceled it after two seasons because it underperformed with younger demographics. Bates admitted the decision left her heartbroken, though she initially debated whether to speak out.<\/p>\n A year later, at the Television Critics Association press tour, Bates publicly addressed the cancellation. She said at the time, \u201cI think they treated us like shit. They kicked us to the curb. They disrespected us. They disrespected our seven to 11 million viewers a week. And I think they\u2019re getting what they deserve.\u201d<\/p>\n Bates now revealed that NBC executives told her, \u201cWe can\u2019t monetize on old people.\u201d Her reaction was blunt: \u201cI felt like, \u2018F\u2014 you!\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n The actress explained that her frustration came from the network dismissing a loyal audience base. Harry\u2019s Law had performed well with older viewers but did not align with the network\u2019s demographic goals. Bates recalled how difficult it was to accept that success with audiences was not enough to save the show.<\/p>\n Now, with her CBS series Matlock thriving, Bates considers her current career a form of redemption. The show\u2019s first season reached nearly 16 million viewers across broadcast and streaming. It also earned her a Critics Choice Award and an Emmy nomination, making her the oldest-ever nominee for outstanding drama actress. Bates acknowledged the irony, stating, \u201cSuccess is the best revenge.\u201d<\/p>\n At 77, she leverages her influence to protect her projects and ensure productions benefit local crews in Los Angeles. Moreover, it seems her experience with Harry\u2019s Law continues to shape how she navigates her career today.<\/p>\n The post Matlock\u2019s Kathy Bates Slams Harry\u2019s Law Cancellation: \u2018F\u2013\u2013 You\u2019<\/a> appeared first on ComingSoon.net – Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Kathy Bates recently reflected on the cancellation of Harry\u2019s Law and how it shaped her career. In a new interview, she said NBC canceled the series despite strong ratings, frustrating her with the network\u2019s treatment of its loyal audience. 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