Fans will always grapple with the issue of favorite shows being taken off the air. It’s difficult to pinpoint exactly how many TV shows are produced and axed each year, but it’s suggested that at least one-third of all current network TV series get abruptly canceled annually. In certain years, this percentage has been significantly higher. For instance, from 2009 to 2012, the average proportion of new television shows terminated within their first season stood at 65%.
2024 saw a total of 55 TV series being discontinued in the United States, with Netflix taking the lead in canceling more shows than any other streaming platform. While numerous series that weren’t renewed in 2024, such as The Boys, The Handmaid’s Tale, Outlander, Stranger Things, Andor, Tokyo Vice, and Big Mouth, didn’t get canceled per se; instead, their storylines had pre-planned endings that were concluded in the final season. Unfortunately, some series like Kaos, Unstable, Evil, and How to Die Alone ended abruptly, leaving fans wanting a more developed finale.
8 Procedural TV Series Canceled
CSI: Vegas
After the Season 3 finale of the show aired in May 2024, CBS chose to terminate it, with reports suggesting that this move was to accommodate fresh programs like “NCIS: Origins“.
9-1-1: Lone Star
In an interview with Variety in October 2024, co-creator Ryan Murphy revealed that the television series “9-1-1: Lone Star” was not renewed for a sixth season by Fox, primarily because of budgetary constraints.
Bosch: Legacy
In the realm of cinematic critique, let me share some disappointing news: My beloved series, which was to grace our screens with its third and final season, sadly met an untimely end in September 2024, before it even had a chance to unfold on Amazon Freevee. The twist, however, is that the show’s luminous cast were as unaware of the cancellation as we fans were, only finding out after production for Season 3 had concluded.
Amazon, our go-to streaming platform, explained this sudden decision as part of a fresh strategic approach in their streaming ventures. The irony is bitter indeed.
FBI: International & FBI: Most Wanted
As a follower, I’ve learned that CBS decided to cancel both of their FBI spinoffs due to Paramount not having complete control over the streaming rights. A fresh deal with Peacock made it challenging to stream FBI: International beyond Season 3. Unfortunately, FBI: International met the same end after its fifth season.
The Equalizer
By May 2025, fans of the franchise were taken aback when they learned that the show had been canceled following Season 5’s premiere in October 2024. However, given the circumstances, the news wasn’t entirely unexpected. CBS attributed the decision to the series’ poor ratings and high production expenses.
S.W.A.T.
Twice earlier, CBS considered axing S.W.A.T., but it wasn’t until early 2025 that they ultimately made the decision. Season 8 served as the grand finale, airing first in October 2024. The show experienced varying degrees of quality and audience interest throughout its run.
NCIS: Hawai’i
As a dedicated film enthusiast, I must share some inside scoop on the TV world – CBS executives have shared that the choice to end “NCIS: Hawai’i” after its third season was primarily influenced by a delicate equilibrium between costs and viewership ratings.
7 Horror or Fantasy TV Series Canceled
Evil
Despite experiencing immense success, a devoted fanbase, and enthusiasm from the main cast, the series was unexpectedly terminated by Paramount+ following Season 4. The creators were granted extra episodes to conclude the primary storyline of the show; however, an open-ended conclusion was not originally intended. Lead actress Katja Herbers has openly expressed her eagerness to carry on portraying Dr. Kristen Bouchard.
Chucky
In September 2024, the television series inspired by the “Child’s Play” franchise, which had been airing for three seasons, was unfortunately canceled. Its creator, Don Mancini, voiced his disappointment regarding this decision made by SyFy and USA Network. Despite its popularity, the series ended up being affected by network reorganization and financial limitations.
American Born Chinese
Gene Luen Yang’s graphical novel adaption was undeniably innovative, yet it struggled with audience engagement. Contrary to expectations, the television series’ single season experienced lower than anticipated viewership, even though Disney aired it on multiple platforms such as Hulu, Roku, YouTube, ABC, and Disney+.
Dead Boy Detectives
Netflix decided not to renew the spinoff series, “Dead Boy Detectives,” following its first season. However, devoted fans are attempting to persuade the platform to reconsider, believing that poor ratings were due in part to Netflix’s lack of promotion for the show. The streaming service defends its cancellations based on their internal production cost-to-viewership ratios.
Teacup
It appears that the one-season television series based on Robert R. McCammon’s novel Stinger, which was said to have horror elements, has been canceled due to low viewership numbers. Some viewers confessed that they stopped tuning in after Episode 5, titled “I’m a Witness to the Sickness,” because it had too many flashbacks. However, others believe that this episode is the strongest of the season.
Kaos
Although initially designed as a multi-season series, it unexpectedly struggled to garner sufficient attention upon its August 2024 debut on Netflix. As reported by Variety, the Greek mythology fantasy show was unfortunately axed due to failing to meet Netflix’s viewership thresholds in the weeks following its premiere.
Time Bandits
The TV adaptation of the 1981 movie “Time Bandits,” titled similarly, was terminated by Apple TV+ after just one season, despite its popularity. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, co-creator Taika Waititi attributed the cancellation to high production expenses. This is Waititi’s second canceled show in 2024, following “Our Flags Mean Death.
19 Drama TV Series Canceled
The Recruit
Based on a Deadline article, Netflix decided to terminate “The Recruit” only about six weeks following the launch of its second season towards the end of January 2024. Actor Noah Centineo attributed this decision to Netflix’s performance metrics.
Good Trouble
After five seasons, the spinoff of The Fosters, titled Good Trouble, was unfortunately not renewed on Freeform. It’s believed that Disney made this decision in order to reduce expenses and adapt a fresh strategy for Freeform’s scripted originals on Hulu instead.
The Girls on the Bus
Initially commissioned by Netflix back in 2019, the production of this show faced a hold-up due to the pandemic. Eventually, Netflix abandoned the project, only for The CW to take it up temporarily in 2021. However, its final destination turned out to be HBO Max, where it premiered in 2024. Despite receiving positive critical acclaim, it didn’t manage to attract large audiences. Rumors also suggest that the cancellation may have been due to management changes at HBO Max.
Halo
A currently discontinued Paramount+ series, “Halo,” based on the video game, ended in March 2024. With each episode costing more than $10 million and insufficient public appeal, it wasn’t renewed. The creators are now said to be seeking a new platform for the show.
Outer Range
The series, allegedly, was terminated by Amazon Prime Video following just two seasons due to unforeseen increases in its production expenses.
The Old Man
In a move announced in December 2024, FX decided to end their spy thriller series featuring Jeff Bridges due to the fact that Season 2 didn’t maintain the excitement and engagement from Season 1.
The Flight Attendant
The HBO Max thriller premiered in 2022, however its cancellation was announced in January 2024. The executive producer and main actor, Kaley Cuoco, expressed that she couldn’t comprehend the need for a third season.
The Brothers Sun
In January 2024, the Michelle Yeoh-starring series made its debut on Netflix. However, the decision to cancel it was announced in March. Despite ranking high among Netflix’s Top 10 shows at its launch, it mysteriously met its end without a clear explanation for its cancellation.
Citadel: Diana
The show debuted on Amazon Prime Video on October 10, 2024, however, it was discontinued in April 2025, with plans to merge some of its plot points into the second season of a different series.
Citadel: Honey Bunny
In the series “Citadel,” characters Honey Bunny and Diana shared a similar end. Initially airing on November 6, 2024, the spinoff was later terminated by Amazon in April 2025. However, some of its storylines are speculated to make an appearance in Season 2 of “Citadel,” tentatively set for release between April and June 2026.
Cruel Intentions
As a cinephile penning my thoughts, I must confess that the abrupt halt to the Amazon Prime Video series reminiscent of the iconic 1999 film left me in a state of disbelief. Alas, no definitive explanation has been provided as to why this decision was made. However, considering the modest viewership and the less-than-stellar 24% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, it’s not entirely surprising that the powers that be decided to pull the plug.
Death and Other Details
In January 2024, the mysterious crime series that premiered ended its run on Hulu, allegedly due to insufficient audience numbers. Fortunately, the main enigma was resolved in Season 1.
Hysteria!
In October 2024, the show made its premiere on Peacock. It was commissioned in 2022 and started filming in 2023, but had to halt production following a few episodes due to the writers’ and actors’ strikes in Hollywood. The stated reason for its lack of significant impact on the streaming landscape is simply “Hysteria!”.
My Lady Jane
Despite garnering a dedicated fan base for the Prime Video series, it failed to draw large viewer numbers. In conclusion, although a second season or spin-off was hinted at in the finale, as of now, there’s no indication that another installment will be produced.
Orphan Black: Echoes
The spin-off series of Orphan Black on AMC+ unfortunately ran for just a single season, making it another television program with LGBTQ themes that didn’t continue past its first year. The stated explanation behind this cancellation was lower viewership compared to the initial show.
Parish
The article on FandomWire indicates that Parish, a drama series, had potential but was ultimately terminated due to a combination of artistic decisions, audience feedback, and production-related factors. AMC is said to have ended it primarily due to negative criticisms, some of which may stem from reports of creative disagreements during the filming of Season 1.
Ratched
As a dedicated movie enthusiast, let me share my thoughts on Ratched, a prequel spin-off series from One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, initially greenlit for two seasons by Netflix back in 2019. The first season premiered in 2020, and it seemed that the reception was quite divided, as indicated by IMDb ratings. Critics raised concerns about the show’s portrayal of mental illness, stating that some aspects were outdated and problematic. Being a fan of Ryan Murphy’s work, I had high hopes for the second season to address these criticisms. However, in 2024, Netflix officially announced that unfortunately, there wouldn’t be a second season after all.
Scavengers Reign
The adult animated television series titled “Scavengers,” produced by Joseph Bennett and Charles Huettner for Max, which was inspired by their 2016 short film of the same name, was terminated after just one season without a concluding episode. Despite receiving positive reviews, it struggled to stand out in the crowded streaming market.
Julia
Although initially intended for a prolonged run, Max decided to terminate the hit show, Julia, after just two seasons in early 2024, leaving fans disheartened and puzzled without any given reason.
21 Comedy TV Series Canceled
Girls5Eva
The comedic series featuring a former girl band attempting a reunion shifted platforms from Peacock to Netflix, only to be terminated in December 2024. Fortunately, season 3 served as its final installment, avoiding any significant cliffhangers.
Mr. Throwback
In the realm of television critique, I must share my disappointment over the untimely cancellation of the self-starring comedy series featuring the legendary Stephen Curry, which debuted on Peacock in August 2024. Regrettably, no clear explanation has been provided as to why this charming production was brought to a premature close after only one season. However, given the lackluster ratings that seemed to surround its episodes, it’s reasonable to speculate that this may have played a significant role in the decision.
Lopez vs. Lopez
As a devoted fan of television, I must share my thoughts on the bittersweet conclusion of a beloved NBC sitcom that graced our screens from October 2024 to February 2025. Unfortunately, this captivating series met an untimely end in May 2025 when low ratings during its third and final season led to its cancellation.
The Sex Lives of College Girls
The teen comedy-drama series ended following its third season on Max in 2024, despite having numerous fans. Unfortunately, it didn’t attract sufficient viewership and as a result, its creators have been seeking a new network to continue the show, but so far, no new home has been found.
After Midnight
The late-night comedy panel game show that was well-known, airing on CBS, was ended after completing its second season due to Taylor Tomlinson’s desire to return to stand-up comedy tours.
Based on a True Story
The television show starring Kaley Cuoco as the lead in a crime series premiered its second season in November 2024, earning better reviews than its first season. Unfortunately, NBC’s streaming service, Peacock, opted not to renew it without providing any specific explanation.
Minx
After being canceled twice, Minx was rescued from termination on HBO Max by Starz. However, they decided that Season 2 would be the final season due to the expensive nature of producing a period series.
Frasier (Reboot)
In 2023 and 2024, the revival of Frasier was broadcast on Paramount+ for two seasons. However, in January 2025, CBS Studios made the decision to end it without providing a clear explanation.
Not Dead Yet
The comedy series starring Gina Rodriguez, which had been running on ABC for two seasons, was unfortunately canceled. This surprising decision came despite the show’s overall success. The reason behind this is that it experienced a significant drop in viewership – around 40% – from its first season, as reported by TV Line.
Our Flag Means Death
It’s been announced that the David Jenkins comedy series starring Taika Waititi on HBO Max has been canceled following its second season. The primary suspects for this decision appear to be the show’s high production expenses and relatively lower audience ratings.
Life & Beth
It hasn’t been announced that Amy Schumer’s comedy series on Hulu will come back for a third season by 2024, although there’s no clear explanation behind this decision and its cancellation. Interestingly, Amy Schumer herself has shown interest in continuing the show.
Rap Sh!t
Back in January 2024, I was left reeling when HBO Max decided to pull the plug on Issa Rae’s hilarious comedy series centered around a Miami rap group. As a devoted fan, it was heartbreaking to see an engaging narrative cut short due to disappointing ratings. The story felt incomplete, and I can’t help but wonder what could have been if we got to see more episodes unfold.
So Help Me Todd
In the month of April, 2024, it was revealed that CBS had decided to terminate “So Help Me Todd” due to a congested upcoming broadcasting schedule. Regrettably, an attempt by approximately 80,000 viewers to preserve the series met with no success.
Schmigadoon!
In January 2024, AppleTV+ decided to terminate the show, despite its creators having intentions for a third season. The decision wasn’t based on quality issues, but rather due to standard streaming performance indicators. Fortunately for fans, a stage adaptation debuted at the Kennedy Center in 2025, and there may be additional spin-offs and sequels in the future.
That ’90s Show
Initially, the spinoff sequel of the series enjoyed a strong start; however, it suffered a significant drop in viewership during its second season. Netflix hasn’t provided an explanation for the unexpected cancellation in October 2024, but it is speculated that the 2023 conviction of ‘That ’70s Show’ actor Danny Masterson on serious charges could have deterred fans from continuing to watch.
UnPrisoned
In July 2024, Hulu aired the final episode of the series UnPrisoned, wrapping up its run during Season 2. Actress Kerry Washington and producers have publicly voiced their displeasure over the show’s cancellation, though Hulu has yet to provide an official explanation for this decision.
Unstable
The comedic series featuring a father and son on Netflix was terminated as many viewers failed to complete Season 2 on the streaming service. It’s common knowledge that Netflix usually discontinues shows which fall short of their specified viewing targets based on their audience metrics.
Clean Slate
Laverne Cox, George Wallace, and Dan Ewen, the co-creators, have penned an open letter published by Deadline, emphasizing the significance of having more television stories about transgender individuals. They express their disappointment over Amazon Prime Video’s sudden cancellation of the show following only one season due to poor ratings, and are actively seeking a new platform for its continuation.
How to Die Alone
Natasha Rothwell, who plays a key role in “The White Lotus,” developed and starred in this show under Disney’s Onyx Collective. The series was launched in September 2024. With a remarkable 92% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and an Independent Spirit Award win, it was unexpectedly taken off the air due to claims of low public interest. In response to Variety, Rothwell expressed her surprise at this decision.
Obliterated
In simple terms, the series produced by the same minds behind “Cobra Kai” was terminated by Netflix in February 2024 following its first season. However, they failed to provide a clear explanation for this decision.
The Other Black Girl
The TV show “The Other Black Girl,” which shares its title with Zakiya Dalila Harris’ book, was abruptly ended by Hulu in May of 2024. The streaming service did not provide a clear explanation for the cancellation.
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