Busted! USA Network pulls crime drama Graceland after just three seasons as ratings drop

By Bobbie Whiteman For Dailymail.com

Published: 18:16 EST, 1 October 2015 | Updated: 08:14 EST, 2 October 2015

They're shutting down the sting.

USA Network has cancelled crime drama Graceland after three seasons, according to Variety.

On Thursday creator Jeff Eastin took to Twitter to break the news to fans, writing: 'Just got the word, there will be no more #GracelandTV. Thank you to the best cast, crew and fans in television.'

He followed up with: 'At least jakes got the girl and the money.' referring to Brandon Jay McLaren's customs agent character.

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Closed down: On Thursday USA Network announced it had cancelled crime drama Graceland, starring Aaron Tveit and Daniel Sunjata as undercover agents, after three seasons

Closed down: On Thursday USA Network announced it had cancelled crime drama Graceland, starring Aaron Tveit and Daniel Sunjata as undercover agents, after three seasons

The series followed a group of undercover agents from various law enforcement agencies living together in a Southern California beach house, known as Graceland.

Aaron Tveit, 31, starred alongside Daniel Sunjata as a rookie agent who’s assigned to the house right after he graduates from FBI training.

'I send my love and enormous gratitude to my cast, crew, creators, @FOXTV, @USA_Network! Had the time of my life!!!' Aaron wrote, following up with, 'and extra love and thanks to the greatest fans ever!!'

'Had the time of my life': The 31-year-old star immediately took to Twitter to thank everyone involved with the show for their work

'Had the time of my life': The 31-year-old star immediately took to Twitter to thank everyone involved with the show for their work

Daniel has yet to comment but Erik Valdez, who plays Carlito Solano, the spoiled son of a powerful cartel leader, tweeted his regret, saying: 'Thanks to @jeffeastin for taking a chance on me and being so supportive along the way...'

Larry Teng, who only signed on as co-executive producer on June 25, tweeted: 'Got the official word today that @GracelandTV will not be picked up for a 4th season. Love to my cast mates and all you fans. #GLProud' 

The NBCUniversal cable show, which hailed from Fox 21 Television studios, also starred Vanessa Ferlito, Manny Montana and Serinda Swan.

Unkindest cut of all: Creator and writer Jeff Eastin took to Twitter to break the news to fans

Unkindest cut of all: Creator and writer Jeff Eastin took to Twitter to break the news to fans

Better times: Jeff took part in Variety's A Night in the Writers' Room at the Writers' Guild Theater on June 10, 2014, in LA. The showbiz bible reported that ratings had dropped dramatically for the show's third season

Better times: Jeff took part in Variety's A Night in the Writers' Room at the Writers' Guild Theater on June 10, 2014, in LA. The showbiz bible reported that ratings had dropped dramatically for the show's third season

Graceland premiered as one of the top cable dramas of its season, averaging 4.3 million viewers in its first season. That dropped to 1.5 million viewers for the third season, according to Nielsen’s 'live-plus 3' estimates cited by Variety.

A source close to Graceland told the showbiz bible that although USA was pleased with the show creatively, the ratings just didn’t warrant a renewal.

A petition has already been launched by fans anxious to save the drama, which wrapped its 13-episode third season on September 17. 

Grateful star: Erik Valdez, who played Carlito Solano, was among cast members who tweeted their thanks for being part of the show. Fans have already started a petition to save the drama

Grateful star: Erik Valdez, who played Carlito Solano, was among cast members who tweeted their thanks for being part of the show. Fans have already started a petition to save the drama