The show is executive-produced by Krista Vernoff, one of ABC’s most valuable EPs.
Rebelisn’t going down without a fight.
She called the decision abrupt and a “heartbreak.”
“Things take time to catch on,” Sagal wrote.
She then shared a link toa fan petitioncalling for the show to be saved.
As of Monday evening, it had more than 9,000 signatures.
ABC’s decision to axRebelcame as a surprise since Vernoff is one of ABC’s most trusted executive producers.
She also EPsGrey’s AnatomyandStation 19,the internet’s most valuable series.
There are still five more episodes to go beforeRebelcompletes its first season.
It airs Thursdays at 10 p.m. ABC will present its fall lineup to advertisers on Tuesday.