The CW's Future: Beyond Superheroes and Teen Soaps

The CW is undergoing a major programming shift, moving away from superhero dramas and teen-centric soaps to focus on niche sports, unscripted series, procedural dramas, and broad-skewing comedies. The change comes after Texas-based Nexstar Media Group acquired a majority stake in The CW, bringing in new leadership. The network aims to reach a larger audience and appeal to older viewers while also targeting a younger crowd through on-demand streaming. The CW has a lineup of unscripted series in production, including "FBoy Island," and has acquired rights to sports content like LIV Golf and the NASCAR Xfinity Series. The network plans to revamp its digital operations and app to better compete in the streaming landscape.