2026-01-07 15:19:00
So many fantastic TV shows get canceled wayyyyy too soon, so here are a bunch of shows (some great, and some…fine) that were unfortunately canceled this year in 2025. Hopefully a different network or streaming service will pick up a few of these for new seasons, but feel free to sound off in the comments with all of your own opinions.
1.
Boots (2025) was canceled by Netflix after one season.
What it’s about: “Bullied gay teen Cameron joins the Marine Corps with his best friend despite risks. In boot camp, they experience profound personal change amid danger, as their platoon confronts both literal and figurative landmines.”
2.
Poker Face (2023–2025) was canceled by Peacock after two seasons.
What it’s about: “Charlie has an extraordinary ability to determine when someone is lying. She hits the road with her Plymouth Barracuda and at every stop encounters a new cast of characters and strange crimes that she can’t help but investigate and solve.”
3.
The Sex Lives of College Girls (2021–2025) was canceled by HBO Max after three seasons.
What it’s about: “Four 18-year-old freshman roommates at Essex College in Vermont. A bundle of contradictions and hormones, these sexually active college girls are equal parts lovable and infuriating.”
Who’s in it: Reneé Rapp, Pauline Chalamet, Amrit Kaur, Alyah Chanelle Scott, Gavin Leatherwood, and Charlie Hall
4.
Doctor Odyssey (2024–2025) was canceled by ABC after one season.
What it’s about: “Max is the new on-board doctor for a luxury cruise ship where the small but mighty medical team navigate unique medical crises and each other, miles from shore.”
Who’s in it: Joshua Jackson, Phillipa Soo, Sean Teale, and Don Johnson
5.
Dexter: Original Sin (2024–2025) was canceled by Showtime after one season.
What it’s about: “A prequel series that follows a young Dexter Morgan as he transitions into an avenging serial killer.”
Who’s in it: Patrick Gibson, Michael C. Hall, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Christian Slater, Patrick Dempsey, and Christina Milian
6.
The Recruit (2022–2025) was canceled by Netflix after two seasons.
What it’s about: “Owen Hendricks, a CIA lawyer, becomes involved in massive international conflicts with dangerous parties after an asset tries to expose her relationship to the agency.”
Who’s in it: Noah Centineo, Aarti Mann, Fivel Stewart, and Vondie Curtis-Hall
7.
Found (2023–2025) was canceled by NBC after two seasons.
What it’s about: “Each year, over 600,000 people are reported missing in the United States. Gabi Mosely and her crisis management team use unorthodox methods to find the forgotten people.”
Who’s in it: Shanola Hampton, Mark-Paul Gosselaar, and Kelli Williams
8.
Night Court (2023–2025) was canceled by NBC after three seasons.
What it’s about: “A revival of the original series that ran from 1984–1992. It follows judge Abby Stone as she presides over the night shift of a Manhattan arraignment court and tries to bring order to its crew.”
Who’s in it: Melissa Rauch, John Larroquette, Wendie Malick, India de Beaufort, and Lacretta
9.
The Residence (2025) was canceled by Netflix after one season.
What it’s about: “A whodunit murder mystery that takes place inside the White House’s staff residence.”
Who’s in it: Uzo Aduba, Giancarlo Esposito, Randall Park, Susan Kelechi Watson, Jane Curtin, and Eliza Coupe
10.
Happy Face (2025) was canceled by Paramount+ after one season.
What it’s about: “The story of Melissa Jesperson-Moore, who at age 15 discovered that her father, Keith Hunter Jesperson, was the serial murderer known as the Happy Face Killer.”
Who’s in it: Annaleigh Ashford, James Wolk, Dennis Quaid, and Tamera Tomakili
11.
Mid-Century Modern (2025) was canceled by Hulu after one season.
What it’s about: “After an unexpected death, three best friends – gay gentlemen of a certain age – decide to spend their golden years living together in Palm Springs, where the wealthiest one lives with his mother.”
Who’s in it: Nathan Lane, Matt Bomer, Nathan Lee Graham, Linda Lavin, Pamela Adlon, and Zane Phillips
12.
Goosebumps (2023–2025) was canceled by Disney+ after two seasons.
What it’s about: “A horror series telling the story of a group of five high school students who unleash supernatural forces upon their town. Now, they must work together in order to save it.”
Who’s in it: Justin Long, David Schwimmer, Rachael Harris, Will Price, Isa Briones, and Miles McKenna
13.
The Irrational (2023–2025) was canceled by NBC after two seasons.
What it’s about: “Alec Mercer is a world-renowned behavioral scientist who lends his expertise to an array of high-stakes cases involving governments, law enforcement, and corporations with his unique and unexpected approach to understanding human behavior.”
Who’s in it: Jesse L. Martin, Maahra Hill, Molly Kunz, Arash DeMaxi, and Travina Springer
14.
Mythic Quest (2020–2025) was canceled by Apple TV after four seasons.
What it’s about: “The head of a successful video game development company and his troubled staff struggle to keep their hit game on top.”
Who’s in it: Rob McElhenney, Danny Pudi, Ashly Burch, David Hornsby, and F. Murray Abraham
15.
The Equalizer (2021–2025) was canceled by CBS after five seasons.
What it’s about: “An enigmatic figure uses her extensive skills to help those with nowhere else to turn.”
Who’s in it: Queen Latifah, Adam Goldberg, Tory Kittles, Chris Noth, and Lorraine Toussaint
16.
Grosse Pointe Garden Society (2025) was canceled by NBC after one season.
What it’s about: “Four members of a suburban garden club get caught up in murder and mischief as they strive to flourish.”
Who’s in it: Aja Naomi King, Melissa Fumero, AnnaSophia Robb, Ben Rappaport, and Nancy Travis
17.
Duster (2025) was canceled by HBO Max after one season.
What it’s about: “Set in the Southwest in the 1970s, the life of a gutsy getaway driver for a growing crime syndicate goes from awful to wildly, stupidly, dangerously awful.”
Who’s in it: Rachel Hilson, Josh Holloway, Keith David, and Asivak Koostachin
18.
English Teacher (2024–2025) was canceled by FX after two seasons.
What it’s about: “A gay high school English teacher and his co-workers try to balance the demands of the students and their parents.”
Who’s in it: Brian Jordan Alvarez, Stephanie Joenig, Jordan Firstman, and Enrico Colantoni
19.
And finally The Kitchen was canceled by the Food Network after 36 (!!!!!!!) seasons.
What it’s about: “A cooking-themed talk show where Food Network personalities come together to prepare a variety of cuisines, explore food trends, and revisit familiar dishes while highlighting their individual cooking styles and backgrounds.”
Who’s in it: Sunny Anderson, Katie Lee, Jeff Mauro, Geoffrey Zakarian, and Alex Guarnaschelli
Is there a canceled TV show from 2025 – or any other year – that you desperately want more seasons of? Tell us all about it in the comments below or via this anonymous form!