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Television is a tough business.
But which TV shows actually deserve mention?
These are just 32 TV shows that are often considered “canceled too soon.”
business in seedy, sunny Ocean Beach, California.
The change also doomed Fastlane as ratings dropped considerably afterward.
In Reboot, the cast of a 2000s sitcom happily reunite for a streaming revival.
The show was officially canceled in April 2024.
Rome
Before Game of Thrones, HBO’s biggest costume epic was Rome.
But after two seasons, HBO and the BBC canceled the series due to its eye-watering price tag.
That show was Birds of Prey, a dark action-oriented drama loosely based on the Birds of Prey comics.
The show nevertheless maintained a small but loyal fanbase.
The second season featured a mostly new cast and creative team, which led to dwindling ratings.
After the second season was completed, Fox canceled the show for good.
The show’s narrative thrust is when Allison comes to the realization that she wants to kill her husband.
Santa Clarita Diet
Hannibal wasn’t the only cult TV show whose audience had a ravenous appetite.
In 2019, the show was canceled, leaving fans dissatisfied by its unresolved cliffhanger.
Powerless
When the might of superhero franchises was everywhere, one sitcom dared to have some fun.
It was canceled by NBC after its first season.
Fun fact: Batman actor Adam West made one of his final live-action performances in Powerless' final episode.
is to extort new roommates until they leave.
However, June and Chloe end up forming an unlikely friendship.
The show was officially canceled in January 2013, leaving the ongoing misadventures of June and Chloe unresolved.
Selfie
It’s easily the worst title for any TV show.
But anyone who saw Selfie couldn’t get enough of it.
After two seasons, production went on indefinite hiatus as Fincher pursued other projects.
Happy Endings
Every generation needs a comedy where friends get together with friends and just… hang out.
As Ned teams up with a P.I.
Despite its buzzy popularity, Pushing Daisies was canceled by ABC in 2009.
To this day, it earns frequent recognition as a show that didn’t deserve its cancellation.
Freaks and Geeks
Has there ever been another show with a legacy like Freaks and Geeks?
Set in the 1980s, the show follows the sad but hilarious lives of teens living in suburban Michigan.
