Full List of TV Shows Canceled (So Far), What’s Already Set to End in 2026
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| TV Shows Canceled in Late 2025: Complete List and 2026 Ending |
A rough season for TV, and viewers felt it
The final months of 2025 delivered another wave of TV cancellations, affecting broadcast networks, cable channels, and nearly every major streaming platform. Some shows were cut abruptly after one season. Others were given a chance to wrap their stories with a planned final run.
This article tracks every confirmed cancellation announced from October through December 2025, along with series that already have official end dates or final seasons scheduled in 2026. If a show isn’t listed here, there was no confirmed announcement as of late 2025.
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TV Shows Canceled in October 2025
October brought a mix of early streaming exits and high-profile final-season announcements.
| Show | Network / Platform | Status | Ends After |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellowjackets | Showtime / Paramount+ | Final season announced | Season 4 |
| BMF | Starz | Canceled | Season 4 |
| Butterfly | Prime Video | Canceled | Season 1 |
| Countdown | Prime Video | Canceled | Season 1 |
| The Great North | Fox | Canceled | Season 5 |
| The Ultimatum: Queer Love | Netflix | Canceled | Season 2 |
Why it mattered: October made clear that even recognizable titles and returning shows were no longer safe, especially on streaming platforms.
TV Shows Canceled in November 2025
November leaned heavily into streaming and cable decisions, including one of Peacock’s most talked-about originals.
| Show | Network / Platform | Status | Ends After |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poker Face | Peacock | Canceled | Season 2 |
| English Teacher | FX | Canceled | Season 2 |
| Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles | Paramount+ | Final season | Season 2 |
| Dora | Paramount+ | Canceled | Not renewed |
Why it mattered: November confirmed that critical buzz alone wasn’t enough to guarantee renewals, especially for mid-budget originals.
TV Shows Canceled in December 2025
December delivered a year-end sweep across nearly every corner of the TV ecosystem.
| Show | Network / Platform | Status | Ends After |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Costiera | Prime Video | Canceled | Season 1 |
| Boots | Netflix | Canceled | Season 1 |
| NCIS: Tony & Ziva | Paramount+ | Canceled | Season 1 |
| Deal or No Deal Island | NBC | Canceled | Season 2 |
| The Kitchen | Food Network | Canceled | Long-running series |
| Catfish | MTV | Canceled | Season 9 |
| Goosebumps | Disney+ | Canceled | Season 2 |
Why it mattered: December showed that longevity no longer guarantees protection. Even long-running franchises and recognizable brands were cut.
TV Shows Already Confirmed to End in 2026
Not every show is being canceled outright. Many popular series have announced planned final seasons, giving fans time to prepare.
| Show | Network / Platform | Final Season | Expected End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outlander | Starz | Season 8 | March 2026 |
| Power Book IV: Force | Starz | Season 3 | Early 2026 |
| The Late Show with Stephen Colbert | CBS | Season 11 | May 2026 |
| The Boys | Prime Video | Season 5 | 2026 |
| Avatar: The Last Airbender | Netflix | Season 3 | 2026 |
| All American | The CW | Season 8 | 2026 |
| Outer Banks | Netflix | Season 5 | 2026 |
| Squid Game | Netflix | Season 3 | 2026 |
| Heartstopper | Netflix | Season 3 | 2026 |
Big patterns shaping TV right now
1. Streaming platforms are cutting faster
One- and two-season cancellations are becoming routine, especially when shows don’t show immediate subscriber impact.
2. Planned endings are replacing surprise cancellations
More creators are being allowed to finish stories, signaling a shift toward controlled exits instead of abrupt shutdowns.
3. Brand recognition isn’t enough
Well-known IP and returning hits are still vulnerable if budgets outweigh performance.
What viewers should expect next
As 2026 approaches, expect:
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More final-season announcements rather than sudden cancellations
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Continued pressure on mid-budget scripted shows
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Fewer second chances for new series
Bottom line
Late 2025 reinforced a new reality for television: nothing is guaranteed. While some shows earned proper goodbyes, many others disappeared quietly. As 2026 unfolds, finales will dominate the conversation just as much as new premieres.
