Cancellations
Information on television show cancellations are contained in this category.
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Word is out that Designated Survivor has been cancelled once again - this time by Netflix. The move comes the month following the political drama's third season release, which ends up as the only one ordered by the streaming service after being revived last fall. The Kiefer Sutherland-led series premiered in 2016 on ABC and was one of the network's best-performing new entries of that season, attracting a healthy audience and even picking up a Critics' Choice award. The initial interest didn
- The political drama is axed for the second time.
- 8,994 views
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It is being reported that CBS All Access has cancelled Strange Angel after two seasons. The move comes four months after the historical period drama aired its sophomore finale, which now acts as its series-ender. The show was the third original scripted drama on the streaming service, but was actually the first without any roots in a previous series; preceding dramas The Good Fight and Star Trek: Discovery are both spinoffs. While viewership data is not released, Strange Angel seemed to fly
- No Season 3 for the novel-based drama.
- 7,580 views
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Fox has cancelled Touch after two seasons. The sophomore drama had been considered a bubble series for the bulk of its run, failing to draw significant numbers in the ratings. The Touch series finale aired May 10, 2013. (Source: TV Line)
- The Kiefer Sutherland drama will not return.
- 5,805 views
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Fox has cancelled freshman drama The Finder, which will air its final episode this Friday, May 11. The series premiered in January as a mid-season replacement on Thursday nights at 9:00pm. After unimpressive ratings over its first seven airings, the network moved the show to Fridays to burn off its remaining six produced episodes. (Source: TV Line)
- The new drama ends after 13 episodes.
- 5,596 views
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It is being reported that Krypton has been cancelled by Syfy after two seasons. The sad news comes just two days after the drama's sophomore finale, which now acts as its series ender. The Superman prequel premiered last year with a 10-episode run that, despite mixed reviews, fared well for the cable network. Ratings in Season 2 did not fare as well, however, dropping in numbers by almost half. Set on the titular planet 200 years before the birth of Kal-El, aka Superman, Krypton follow
- No Season 3 for the Superman prequel.
- 5,471 views
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Word is out that The 100 will be coming to an end after its already-ordered seventh season. Creator Jason Rothenberg took to Twitter this morning to announce the news to his followers. The book-based sci-fi drama has had an impressive run overall. On the air since 2014, it is currently the third-longest running scripted series on the network. The 16 episodes ordered for Season 7 will take the show to a fitting 100 episodes total. Set in a future where the Earth was previously-decimated
- The futuristic drama will conclude in 2020.
- 5,328 views
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Word is out that Freeform will not be ordering a third season of Marvel's Cloak & Dagger, cancelling the show after two seasons. The sad news comes nearly five months after the comic-based drama aired its sophomore finale, which will now act as its series ender. Set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Cloak & Dagger follows the lives of two teenagers named Tandy and Tyrone. While they come from very different backgrounds, they are awakened to newfound superpowers that mysteriously lin
- No Season 3 for the Marvel-based drama.
- 5,248 views
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CBS has cancelled Intelligence, pulling the plug on the freshman drama after just one season. The mid-season show premiered in January and aired a 13-episode season, concluding in March.
- The drama ends after one season.
- 4,998 views
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Happy Endings has been cancelled by ABC after three seasons. During the show's run, the network struggled to find a consistent time slot for the comedy, which was frequently moved around to different days and times. This past season alone saw the show air on Tuesdays, Sundays, and most recently, Fridays. There are rumors that USA Network could be interested in acquiring the show, similar to the way Cougar Town was saved by TBS after being cancelled by ABC last year. (Source: TV Line)
- The comedy ends after Season 3.
- 4,599 views
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ABC has cancelled Missing, the Ashley Judd drama about a mother whose son mysteriously disappears. The show premiered as a mid-season replacement back in March but stumbled out of the gate, failing to amass a substantial weekly viewership. It has so far aired nine of its 10 ordered episodes, with the series finale set for May 17, 2012. (Source: ew.com)
- The Ashley Judd drama will not be back next season.
- 4,437 views
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NBC has cancelled Harry's Law after two seasons on the air. The modestly-rated legal drama has long been considered on-the-bubble for earning a renewal past two seasons. The show will end after a total of 34 episodes over two seasons. Its now-series finale will air on May 20, 2012. (Source: Twitter)
- NBC will not be renewing the Kathy Bates legal drama.
- 4,311 views
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Syfy has cancelled Sanctuary after four seasons on the air. The science fiction series, which debuted on television in 2008, ends after 59 episodes. Eight 'webisodes' were also produced for the Internet in 2007. (Source: TV by the Numbers)
- The sci-fi series ends after four seasons.
- 3,999 views
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ABC has cancelled Body of Proof after three seasons on the air. The medical crime procedural's series finale will take place on May 28, 2013. (Source: Deadline)
- The crime procedural ends after Season 3.
- 3,937 views
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It is being reported that Lifetime has cancelled Witches of East End after two seasons. The sophomore drama will not return for Season 3, leaving multiple cliffhangers up in the air from its second season finale which aired last month.
- The supernatural drama will not return for Season 3.
- 3,389 views
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The CW has cancelled its new medical drama, Emily Owens, M.D. The low-rated series, which premiered just last month, was not picked up for any additional episodes but will still air all 13 of its original order. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)
- The freshman drama will still air all 13 episodes.
- 3,108 views
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Gravity Falls is an American animated television series about Dipper and Mabel Pines, who spend the summer at their great uncle's tourist trap, The Mystery Shack. They think it's just going to be another usual summer, until mysterious things begin occurring all over town. The creator of the show has announced that the animated series will be concluding after its current season. He expressed gratitude for all the fans and made it clear that the show isn't being cancelled, but rather it was
- Gravity Falls To Conclude After This Season
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It was announced today that Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. will be coming to an end after its already-ordered seventh season. The timing of news, which comes midway through Season 6, gives showrunners plenty of time to craft a proper ending to the veteran drama. Premiering back in 2013, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. is the longest-running series set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. At over 100 episodes, its lengthy run has been impressive by any standards. Like most shows of this age, its curren
- The Marvel drama will wrap its story in 2020.
- 2,885 views
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It looks like DC Universe has already made its first cancellation. Reports are out that the new video-on-demand service will not be bringing back Swamp Thing for a second season. The news comes just one episode into the drama's freshman run. This revelation won't likely surprise those following the show, as it has already dealt with its share of behind-the-scenes drama. Back in April, word began circling that production was being abruptly shut down after just 10 of its planned 13 episodes.
- No Season 2 for the comic-based drama.
- 2,859 views
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Stalker is an American police procedural drama television series about victims of stalking and the detectives of the LAPD's Threat Assessment Unit who investigate the crimes. The series got off to a solid start, earning a full season pick up after four episodes. However, the ratings began t slip over the months and the network has decided to cancel the show. Say ‘Thank You’ With An Amazon Gift Card: Just Click here
- Stalker Has Been Cancelled
- 2,854 views
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It is being reported that Syfy has cancelled Happy! after two seasons. The not-so-happy news comes just days after the drama's sophomore finale, which now acts as its series-ender. The show was generally well-received over the course of its run, amassing a core fanbase appreciative of its unique concept and gritty storytelling that stayed true to the source material on which it is based. But its ratings took a hit in Season 2, dipping to levels that likely sealed its fate. Adapted from
- No Season 3 for the cable drama.
- 2,841 views
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NBC has cancelled Smash after two seasons. The musical drama has had its share of troubles since premiering as a mid-season replacement in February 2012. Shortly after being picked up for a second season, showrunner Theresa Rebeck announced that she would be stepping down at Season 1's end. After ratings for Season 2 plummeted, the network moved Smash to Saturday nights to burn off the remainder of its episodes. The series finale of Smash will air on May 26, 2013. (Source: TV by the Numbers)
- The troubled musical series will not return.
- 2,743 views
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It is being reported that Amazon has cancelled The Tick after two seasons. Series creator Ben Edlund confirmed the news on Twitter, expressing his sadness and his appreciation to those involved with the show. The cancellation comes the month following the action comedy's sophomore release, which dropped in its entirety on April 5 on the Prime Video platform. Viewership data is not made public by Amazon, but the series was well-regarded by both fans and critics alike. Based on the comic
- No Season 3 for the action comedy.
- 2,689 views
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Showtime is concluding comedy Weeds after eight seasons on the air. Since premiering in 2005, the series has had a successful run on the network, helping to lay the groundwork for other edgy cable comedies that followed it. The show's final season premieres on Sunday, July 1, 2012 at 10:00pm. Fans can expect a quick resolution to this year's assassination attempt cliffhanger, as well as a time jump and a return to the suburbs. (Source: ew.com)
- The Showtime comedy's upcoming season will be its last.
- 2,676 views
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It has been reported that TNT has cancelled Franklin & Bash after four seasons. Its most recent season, which ended last month, saw a significant ratings drop of over 50% from previous seasons. That viewership dip, combined with the network's recent desire to transition to edgier programming, likely factored into its cancellation.
- The legal dramedy did not get a fifth season.
- 2,641 views
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The Following is an American television drama series about a brilliant and charismatic, yet psychotic serial killer that communicates with other active serial killers and activates a cult of believers following his every command. The series has only enjoyed moderate success throughout its three seasons and the recent dip in ratings has caused the network to cancel it. Thank Someone With An Amazon Gift Card: Just Click here
- The Following Has Been Cancelled
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CSI: Crime Scene Investigation is an American crime drama television series that premiered on CBS on October 6, 2000. CBS has cancelled the show after 15 seasons. The long-running crime procedural drama made a huge impact on the television landscape during its run. It ascended to the top of the ratings charts, becoming a flagship series for the network and ushering in countless copycat series. CSI became a billion-dollar franchise, winning awards and spawning three spin-offs of its own, CSI: Mia
- CSI Cancelled After Its Fifteenth Season
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There will be no fourth season of AMC and Channel 4 series Humans. The news was posted on social media by creators Sam Vincent and Jonathan Brackley, who expressed their sadness about it ending, as well as their gratitude for the fans and those that worked on the show. It has been nearly one year since its third and now-final season aired. Co-produced by AMC in the states and Channel 4 in Britain, Humans takes place in a world where highly intelligent consumer-level androids, aka synths, ar
- The British sci-fi drama will not return.
- 2,578 views
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It is being reported that The Enemy Within has been cancelled after its first season. The thriller premiered in February for a 13-episode run that concluded with its now-series finale on May 20. The show got off to a decent start in the ratings over its first few episodes, but viewers seemed to lose interest as the weeks wore on. Reception from critics was generally mixed, with no real glowing praise to garner additional buzz. The Enemy Within followed brilliant former CIA operative Er
- No Season 2 for the counterintelligence thriller.
- 2,554 views