It’s been a rough year for TV, and a long string of canceled shows just kept piling up. Not just because of what’s airing, but because of what’s suddenly not.
A long list of titles quietly disappeared in 2025. Some were just starting out. Others had years behind them. Doesn’t seem to matter much now, all of them landed in the same place: canceled.
There’s no big warning. Just a notice here and there. A post. An update. Then it’s over. And strange as it is, even shows that barely made a dent still leave some kind of space behind. Maybe it’s the silence that follows. A gap in the schedule. A thumbnail that vanishes.
This list brings together the shows that have been pulled so far this year. Not every one made headlines. But taken as a whole, they paint a picture, of shifting priorities, tighter budgets, shorter patience. Here's what ended, why it might’ve happened, and what could still come back, someday.
Network and Cable TV

The Equalizer (CBS)
Premiered in 2021
Five seasons in total
Focused on a woman using her former CIA skills to help people off the radar.
Dropped during CBS's larger lineup changes.
S.W.A.T. (CBS)
Premiered in 2017
Ran for eight seasons
Followed a tactical team in LA, switching between action and personal drama.
Announced its end after renewal debates earlier this year.
FBI: Most Wanted (CBS)
Started in 2020
Six seasons
Tracked fugitives considered high-priority threats.
Pulled along with other FBI entries.
FBI: International (CBS)
Premiered in 2021
Four seasons
Brought a global spin to the franchise.
Never gained the same footing as its sibling shows.
Poppa’s House (CBS)
Launched in 2024
One season only
A family sitcom that never fully landed.
Pulled quickly with little notice.
Night Court (NBC)
Returned in 2023 as a reboot
Three seasons
Tried to build on the original’s charm, didn’t catch enough traction.
Quietly wrapped up earlier this year.
The Conners (ABC)
Premiered in 2018
Closed with season 7
Carried on from Roseanne, minus the character it started with.
Ended more from natural fatigue than poor reception.
Found (NBC)
Two-season run
Debuted in 2023
About missing people and the woman trying to find them when no one else would.
Started strong, faded by season two.
Lopez vs Lopez (NBC)
Started in 2022
Three seasons
George Lopez and his daughter played versions of themselves.
Had loyal viewers but not enough to continue.
The Irrational (NBC)
Began in 2023
Ran for two seasons
Focused on behavioral science and odd criminal cases.
Pulled after momentum stalled.
Suits: LA (NBC)
Launched in 2025
Spin-off that didn’t carry the same energy as the original Suits.
Only lasted a single season.
Grosse Pointe Garden Society (NBC)
Premiered in 2025
Neighborhood comedy about gardeners with secrets
Canceled after low early viewership.
Streaming shows canceled

The Wheel of Time (Prime Video)
Premiered in 2021
Ran for three seasons
Fantasy based on a huge book series.
Visual scale was high, but so was cost. Eventually shelved.
Étoile (Prime Video)
Released in 2025
Ballet drama, first season only
Didn’t manage to build buzz.
Clean Slate (Prime Video / MGM)
One season
Focused on identity, transition, and a late-in-life reunion
Low engagement led to its removal.
On Call (Prime Video)
Police series with short episodes, real-time pacing
Started in early 2025
Didn’t stick around long.
The Bondsman (Prime Video)
Supernatural angle with emotional undertones
Dropped within months.
Mythic Quest (Apple TV+)
Premiered in 2020
Four seasons
Comedy about game development, oddly sincere at times.
Wrapped up with closure, though officially listed as canceled.
Laid (Peacock)
New in 2025
Dark comedy, sometimes uncomfortable
Too niche for wide appeal.
The Franchise (HBO)
Mocked the movie industry from inside
Clever, smart, but didn’t get enough attention.
Only one season.
Kids and Animation

The Tiny Chef Show (Nickelodeon)
Two seasons
Stop-motion, lots of heart
Canceled in June, reaction online was louder than expected.
Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur (Disney Channel)
Based on a Marvel comic
Bright, fast, energetic
Still canceled after just two seasons.
Reality and Unscripted

Farmhouse Fixer (HGTV)
Renovation show
Brought old farmhouses back to life
Ended after season three.
Bargain Block (HGTV)
Took cheap houses and made them shine
Three seasons in, then gone.
Married to Real Estate (HGTV)
Real estate couple helping families
Didn’t return this year.
Izzy Does It (HGTV)
New energy, newer face
Didn’t last.
Around the Horn (ESPN)
Longtime sports panel
Over two decades on air
Shut down in March.
Could Any of These Come Back?
Nothing’s official. But there’s chatter. Mythic Quest left room for more. The Wheel of Time still has its readers, and maybe its momentum. The Franchise earned praise even if it didn’t pull numbers.
Sometimes, a canceled show finds a second chance. Another platform picks it up, or a film version gets made. That hasn’t happened here yet. But time can shift things, especially when fan demand sticks around.
One More Thing
This year’s cancellations hit differently. It’s not just about what shows didn’t work, it’s also about what didn’t get a shot. Some were gone before they had time to find their voice. Some never reached the audience they needed.
And while it’s easy to scroll past a title once it’s canceled, what it leaves behind might stay longer. A scene. A sound. A feeling that wasn’t expected.
Shows end, but the parts people carry with them, those tend to stay.