Like its scrappy cast of characters,Trial& Errorisnt giving up hope.

Im trying to maintain optimism, Astrof says.

I let NBC know in advance that this would happen.

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but also, I still work there, and we talked candidly about it.

NBC is candid with me, he adds.

I would love it for NBC to call us today, but I dont anticipate that necessarily.

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Thats a companion show.

From the beginning, they told us, We dont really have any comedies to pair you with.'

The show was meant to be binge-watched, he says.

It was based onThe Staircase.

Thats what Im looking for in a home now.

But for now, Astrofs just hoping to find that third season a platform.

I want to keep our show alive, thats my goal, he says.

Trial & Errorairs Thursdays at 9 p.m.