Heartbreaking Goodbyes: 19 TV Shows Canceled in 2025 That Fans Are Still Mourning
TV shows canceled 2025 delivered tough blows as networks and streamers axed fan favorites like Poker Face, The Sex Lives of College Girls, Doctor Odyssey, FBI: Most Wanted, and The Great North, reflecting streaming cancellations and shifting viewer habits amid a competitive landscape.
The television world bid farewell to numerous beloved series in 2025. From buzzy streamers to network staples, cancellations hit hard, leaving fans reeling and sparking petitions for revivals.
Here are 19 notable TV shows that got the axe in 2025:
- Poker Face (Peacock) – Natasha Lyonne’s clever mystery series ended after two seasons, despite critical acclaim and a dedicated following.
- The Sex Lives of College Girls (Max) – The raunchy, heartfelt comedy wrapped up abruptly, disappointing fans of its sharp writing and ensemble cast.
- Doctor Odyssey (ABC) – Joshua Jackson’s cruise ship medical drama sank after one season, surprising many given its promising start.
- FBI: Most Wanted (CBS) – The long-running spin-off concluded after six seasons, part of CBS’s procedural shake-up.
- The Great North (Fox) – The animated Alaskan family comedy ended after five seasons, joining other Fox animations in cancellation.
- Upload (Prime Video) – Greg Daniels’ sci-fi comedy about digital afterlife got cut, leaving storylines unresolved.
- Found (NBC) – The missing persons procedural starring Shanola Hampton was axed despite solid ratings.
- Harlem (Prime Video) – The stylish comedy about Black women in New York ended, amid Prime’s broader cuts.
- The Old Man (FX) – Jeff Bridges’ spy thriller concluded after two seasons.
- English Teacher (FX) – Brian Jordan Alvarez’s sharp school comedy lasted just one season.
- The Franchise (HBO) – Armando Iannucci’s superhero movie satire got canceled quickly.
- Teacup (Peacock) – The horror series based on Robert McCammon’s work ended prematurely.
- Hysteria! (Peacock) – Satanic panic thriller didn’t survive.
- Bookie (Max) – Sebastian Maniscalco’s comedy wrapped up.
- Extraordinary (Disney+) – The superhero comedy with a big cliffhanger got no third season.
- The Conners (ABC) – The Roseanne spin-off finally ended after seven seasons.
- Dead Boy Detectives (Netflix) – The Sandman spin-off was among Netflix’s many cuts.
- The Kitchen (Food Network) – The long-running talk show ended after 40 seasons.
- Yellowjackets (Paramount+) – The survival thriller will conclude after its upcoming season, effectively ending in 2025 plans.
These cancellations reflect industry trends: Streaming services like Netflix, Prime Video, and Peacock slashed dozens to cut costs, while networks trimmed procedurals. Fans mourned via petitions and social media, with some shows like Poker Face topping “most heartbreaking” lists.
For U.S. viewers, this wave means fewer options on favorite platforms, impacting binge-watching habits and cultural conversations. Many turn to older seasons for comfort or hope for revivals elsewhere.
The churn continues into 2026, with more announcements expected.
TV shows canceled 2025 included hits like Poker Face, The Sex Lives of College Girls, Doctor Odyssey, FBI: Most Wanted, The Great North, and others, marking a year of tough cuts across streaming cancellations and networks.
By Sam Michael
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