Writers Strike Dampens Pilot Buzz at Upfronts 2023.

The writers strike is expected to affect pickup decisions for TV pilots, as networks face the possibility that no newly ordered or renewed scripted series could go into production for months. ABC is said to be high on Drew Goddard’s untitled hourlong character-based procedural starring Kaitlin Olson, while CBS has strong contenders with Matlock and The Good Wife universe offshoot Elsbeth. NBC is not expected to make a call on most of its pilots until after it unveils its schedule on May 15.