Lights Out for 'K*Ville'?

Now that the Hollywood writers' strike is over, television networks can resume airing new episodes of programs like The Office and Ugly Betty. For the past three months, reality-based shows dominated the TV landscape ... but one series that was too real for many Americans was K*Ville, which is now on the verge of cancellation.
The drama focused on two New Orleans police officers, Marlin Boulet and Trevor Cobb, as they adapted to a new world order after Hurricane Katrina turned their city -- and their lives -- upside down. It went beyond the stereotypical theme of mismatched cops patrolling a metropolis to show how bureaucracy can be a more formidable opponent than any criminal lurking on the streets. During its 10-episode run, Boulet and Cobb found themselves in the cross hairs of wealthy residents undermining the rebuilding process ("Pilot") as well as public officials patronizing the local brothel ("Bedfellows").
What I liked most about K*Ville was that New Orleans itself was also a major character. Its culture was an integral part of the show's appeal, and I could empathize with the protagonists -- especially since I visited the city for Mardi Gras 2006. While it had some detractors, the storylines (Boulet and Cobb dealing with an out-of-town journalist in "Ride Along") and plot twists (Boulet being tempted to steal drug money in "Flood, Wind, and Fire") made me a devoted viewer. Unfortunately, I was in the minority, for the show was mired in low ratings.
The frustrating thing about K*Ville being in limbo is the interruption of the characters' development. I wanted to know more about Cobb's not-so-angelic past, Boulet's inner torment over his dead brother, Charlie's efforts to redeem himself in the eyes of his former colleagues, and Embry's strained relationship with his daughter. (Charlie is Boulet's former partner, while Embry is their boss.) These people are more than just products of a writer's imagination -- they're a microcosm of America.
It's a shame that FOX is likely to give up on K*Ville ... but with the government having all but given up on New Orleans, such a move is nothing but a case of history repeating itself.