Sure, 2 Broke Girls had its fair share of criticism and ownership issues –  but was there another reason behind the decision to axe the CBS sitcom?

Well, it certainly seems that way. CBS scheduling chief Kelly Kahl (who would later be promoted to network president) offered his explanation in a 2017 interview with Deadline – saying that, from a creative standpoint, 2 Broke Girls had simply run its course. And, according to Kahl, there were better shows waiting in the wings. "Our comedy development this year was very good, and whenever your comedy development is really good, it puts a lot of pressure on some of your older shows," said Kahl. He continued, telling Deadline, "We felt creatively it was time, and we had to create some space on the schedule to get some new product on."

Asked about reports surrounding the show's ownership issues, Kahl insisted that CBS not owning the show wasn't a factor in its cancellation. "I think it was a creative decision more than anything else," he said, insisting the cancellation was a "business decision."