John From Cincinnati Cancelled

I never met anybody who had anything bad to say about the show, but I also heard repeatedly that it was 'weird'. Anyways, HBO cancelled 'John' today.

If you are keeping track, that leaves the network in a fairly precarious position. The network appears to be without a surefire hit for the first time in years. The Sopranos, Sex and the City, Six Feet Under, and Deadwood have all ended. Additionally, the Wire only has one season left and the 4th season of Entourage seems to be as unstable as ever. Next up for the Home Box Office is what it promises will be the raunchiest show on tv, Tell Me You Love Me. However, I have doubts that it is going to be a long term solution.

So, what has happened to HBO? Dry Spell? Showtime has stolen its thunder? The networks and basic cable channels are out-HBOing HBO? Its hard to tell from my point of view, but maybe you guys have some ideas. Have at it.