Despite doing well with its audiences, CBS said it skewed "too female" for its schedule, with the pilot now being shopped around to other networks, reports Deadline.
The news has created a stir on the internet with many, including the show's lead actress, taking to Twitter to voice their opinions.
"We need Netflix because CBS is so insecure to not allow shows about strong, confident women because those shows are #toofemale #nancydrew," one wrote.
Shahi responded to the comments on Twitter thanking fans for "all the love".
"I believe we need strong female role models. She [definitely] could have been one," she wrote.