Speaking with press today at the TCA press tour, NBC chairman Robert Greenblatt made the comment, “There are many, many superb shows like Hannibal and many other shows that don’t garner any award nominations. I don’t think quality is really equated just with awards.”

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Greenblatt using Hannibal as his example of a superb show overlooked by major awards was somewhat notable, given the network recently cancelled the series after three seasons – and, for now at least, it looks like attempts to find a new home for it haven’t come to fruition.On the heels of his comment regarding Hannibal's quality, I asked Greenblatt how close a decision it was in regards to deciding not to renew the series.

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Said Greenblatt, “All decisions are close. You look at where you are in terms of the storytelling, and you look at the ratings and you look at the profits and loss of the show and all of those things. And they’re all really tough calls. We just decided it was time to move on.”As for Hannibal’s acclaimed executive producer, Greenblatt added, “We love Bryan Fuller and we’re eager to get back in business with him.”