20 Shows That Deserved Another Season

Television cancellations are at an all-time high. Here are twenty shows that deserved at least one more season to tell their stories.

Every year, more shows are cancelled than renewed. Streaming platforms tighten budgets, corporate mergers reshape priorities, and beloved series get the axe at an alarming rate.

Here are twenty shows cancelled in 2024 that deserved another season.

  1. Kaos (Netflix, 1 season) — Jeff Goldblum's Greek mythology reimagining was cancelled two months after release. Darkly comic, visually stunning, and genuinely original.
  2. Evil (Paramount+, 4 seasons) — Given a proper conclusion, but still a loss. One of TV's best supernatural dramas, with a final season scoring 100% on Rotten Tomatoes.
  3. The Brothers Sun (Netflix, 1 season) — Michelle Yeoh led this action-comedy-drama about a Taiwanese triad family. Golden Globe nomination. Cancelled immediately.
  4. Dead Boy Detectives (Netflix, 1 season) — A spin-off of The Sandman universe. Charming, spooky, and well-reviewed. Cancelled within weeks.
  5. Constellation (Apple TV+, 1 season) — Noomi Rapace starred in this cerebral sci-fi thriller. Ambitious, unsettling, and cancelled on a major cliffhanger.
  6. The Big Door Prize (Apple TV+, 2 seasons) — Chris O'Dowd led this warm, quirky comedy-drama about a mysterious machine revealing life potential. Cancelled right as it was hitting its stride.
  7. Our Flag Means Death (Max, 2 seasons) — Taika Waititi's pirate comedy was a cult phenomenon. Cancelled after two seasons despite passionate fan campaigns.
  8. Schmigadoon! (Apple TV+, 2 seasons) — A brilliant musical comedy parodying Broadway eras. Two perfect seasons. Cancelled before a third could complete the trilogy.
  9. Minx (Max/Starz, 2 seasons) — A comedy about a 1970s erotic magazine for women. Cancelled by Max, saved by Starz, then cancelled again by Starz. A double cancellation.
  10. Julia (Max, 2 seasons) — A warm, beautifully made drama about Julia Child. Cancelled as part of Max's content restructuring.
  11. The Afterparty (Apple TV+, 2 seasons) — A murder mystery comedy where each episode was a different film genre. Brilliant concept, perfectly executed. Cancelled.
  12. The Great (Hulu, 3 seasons) — Elle Fanning and Nicholas Hoult's historical satire ended after three seasons. Emmy-nominated. Cancelled too soon.
  13. Lucky Hank (AMC, 1 season) — Bob Odenkirk starred in this drama about a disgruntled college professor. Cancelled after one season despite strong reviews.
  14. Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies (Paramount+, 1 season) — A prequel series that was genuinely excellent. Paramount+ removed it from the platform entirely for tax purposes.
  15. Fatal Attraction (Paramount+, 1 season) — A thoughtful, nuanced reimagining of the film. Cancelled despite solid reviews.
  16. City on Fire (Apple TV+, 1 season) — A mystery drama set in 2003 New York City. Complex characters, layered storytelling. Cancelled after one season.
  17. The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart (Amazon Prime, 1 season) — Sigourney Weaver starred in this beautiful Australian drama. A complete story, but one that could have continued.
  18. Class of '09 (Hulu, 1 season) — A time-hopping FBI drama that couldn't find its audience. Creative and ambitious.
  19. Saint X (Hulu, 1 season) — A psychological drama exploring grief and class. Well-acted, beautifully shot. Cancelled.
  20. The Curse (Showtime, 1 season) — Nathan Fielder and Emma Stone's brilliantly uncomfortable satire. A complete story, but one that left audiences wanting more.

Every show on this list was cut down before its time. In a better world, they would have gotten the seasons they deserved. Browse our fan-written conclusions for the ones that need closure most.