If you haven’t heard of Netflix, we’re not sure where you’ve been for the past 21 years! The popular streaming website is proving to be some serious competition for other streaming networks, and get this…cable TV! It’s safe to say that Netflix is doing something right. The powerhouse of a company cancels shows for a number of reasons, whether die-hard fans give them approval or not! These shows have been cancelled for good, sending fans into complete turmoil!
The Get Down
The hip-hop musical The Get Down only lasted one season on Netflix. The show faced production delays, and large expenses also interfered with its success. But, the director believes the legacy of the show will live on through the fans. long with the fans. He took his beliefs to Facebook writing, “as for the real future of the show, the spirit of ‘The Get Down,’ and the story it has begun to tell … it has its own life. One that lives on today and will continue to be told somewhere, somehow, because of you, the fans and the supporters”.
The Get Down
Hemlock Grove
Fans weren’t surprised when Hemlock Grove had its final season in 2015 because the creators alerted them beforehand. Executive producer Eli Roth said “we are so grateful to the fans of Hemlock Grove who have championed the series so intensely over two seasons. We are looking forward to taking the last and final season into some dark and unexpected places, and to giving viewers the killer finale you’d come to expect from Hemlock Grove”. We are convinced that fans weren’t upset because of the killer finale the producers gave.
Hemlock Grove
Bloodline
Bloodline will be cancelled after three seasons, but not without words of praise. Netflix president of content Cindy Holland was quoted saying “Bloodline’s season three will be the show’s final season. Together, with our collaborative partners at Sony Pictures Television, they created a seductive show that Netflix viewers worldwide love and continue to discover. The show did great”. We’re sure producers didn’t mind hearing that!
Bloodline
Haters Back Off!
It is both rare and impressive that a YouTuber created a show for Netflix. Miranda Sings was the woman behind the impressive feat, although, her creation was later cancelled after two short seasons. But, with five millions subscribers we’re sure she’ll create a version of the show for her YouTube channel.
Haters Back Off
The Killing
Have you ever heard of a show being cancelled not once…but twice?! Yeah, neither have we. The channel AMC was responsible for this roller-coaster ride. Netflix later picked the hit-show up, the producers continued making new episodes before the third season marked the end of it’s run. But, the ending was very well executed, leaving fans content. Veena Sud said, after coming back from the dead twice, it absolutely feels like a victory lap, not only were we able to come back twice, but this final season is how I wanted to end the story of Sarah Linden from the very beginning.”
The Killing
Lilyhammer
Steven Van Zandt played a mob boss on the show Lilyhammer. The star moved to Norway betraying his loyal gang. Insiders claim the show was cancelled because of issues on the business side of the production.
Lilyhammer
Netflix Presents: The Characters
Low-ratings are the reason the show was cancelled after just one short season. Stand-up comedians ran the series, where they wrote and starred in all of the episodes. But don’t fret, there are plenty of comics featured on Netflix, so go have a laugh!
Netflix Presents The Characters
Atelier
The show Atelier highlighted a Japanese woman trying to make her mark in the fashion industry. Netflix didn’t follow through on their marketing of the show, so it makes sense the views and rating were particularly low.
Atelier
Hibana: Spark
Netflix doesn’t seem to have the best track record when it comes to the marketing and branding of international shows. Here is another Asian show that just didn’t catch very well, being cut after one season. We think Netflix needs to expand their budget a bit in the marketing area, especially for international productions!
Hibana Spark
Longmire
6 seasons doesn’t sound too shabby to us! Longmire streamed on Netflix for the last 3 of its seasons before being cancelled by the network. The show followed a sheriff in Wyoming and his life as an officer.
Longmire
House of Cards
With 5 seasons and a 92% approval rate, we’re all familiar with this powerhouse of a show. After a long run on Netflix, the show has been cancelled after Kevin Spacey was accused of numerous sexual accusations. The show will wrap up their final season without Spacey.
House Of Cards
Sense8
Fans were not happy with the ending of this series. Netflix received such backlash that they decided to bring it back for a two-hour finale episode. Fans were much happier with this proper ending, offering some much-needed closure. The creator tweeted “your love has brought Sense8 back to life. (I could kiss every single one of you!)”.
Sense8
Disjointed
Kathy Bates starred in a show called Disjointed, but it only lasted one short season. The show received awful ratings, and was later cancelled in February of 2018. Better luck next time, Kathy!
Disjointed
Gypsy
When two shows exist, with similar story lines and similar target audiences, only one will win. GLOW came out on top, with Gypsy lagging far behind, later behind cancelled after it’s first season.
Gypsy
Love
Judd Apatow’s show Love has come to an end after three seasons on Netflix. Creators alerted fans that there will be more to come, so don’t fret. Apatow also said, “Season 3 is our sweetest, funniest season and ends our story in a beautiful way”. Let’s hope fans feel the same!
Love
Everything Sucks
After being cancelled, the show’s executive producer Jeff Pinker said, “We’re super proud of the show we made — and very proud that it found an audience of very passionate fans, for many of whom it became an important personal touchstone: either reflecting their current life, or an echo of their own teenage years. We are grateful to Netflix for the opportunity, but are very disheartened we won’t be continuing to tell these stories”.
Everything Sucks
Lady Dynamite
Maria Bamford responded in a unique way when she found out her autobiographical comedy series would be cancelled. She was quoted saying, “we didn’t get much, but what we got was great in every way.”
Lady Dynamite
Girlboss
Girlboss followed Sophia Amoruso, the founder of the brand Nasty Gal. The hit-show was based on the book, but seemed to come up a bit short in comparison. Netflix decided to cancel the series in 2017, shocking both fans and creators. Netflix CEO Reed Hastings explained that “cancellations happen for many reasons but, mostly, it is how many people watch.”
Girlboss
Seven Seconds
After the news was out that the show was being cancelled, the VP of Original Content at Netflix stated, “We loved working with Veena, Regina and the cast and crew of Seven Seconds, together they created a compelling, timely and relevant crime drama. The first season is a complete, stand-alone story that we are proud to feature on Netflix for years to come.”
Seven Seconds
Marco Polo
Budget is another big reason why shows are cancelled, this being the case for the show Marco Polo. Over $180 million was poured into it, so if it didn’t live up to it’s expectations, even just a bit, it would be cancelled.
Marco Polo
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
Tina Fey was very proud of the original series she created for Netflix, even if it was cancelled after four seasons. But, creators have a plan up their sleeves, it’s rumored a movie will be filmed, bringing the show to a proper close.
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
Chelsea
Not many shows are cancelled on behalf of the creators and directors themselves, but Chelsea Handler did just that with her show. She backed up her decision saying, “Like so many across the country, the past presidential election and the countless events that have unfolded since have galvanized me. From the national level down to the grassroots, it’s clear our decisions at the ballot box next year will mark a defining moment for our nation. For these reasons, I’ve decided not to return for another season of ‘Chelsea,’ and instead devote as much time as I can to becoming a more knowledgeable and engaged citizen and to focus on projects that have significance to me.” We commend her for her strong character!
Chelsea
The Joel McHale Show With Joel McHale
Now that its initial run is over, the comedy show hosted by Joel McHale that makes fun of the latest pop culture trends will not be returning to Netflix for another season.
The Joel McHale Show With Joel McHale
The Break With Michelle Wolf
Michelle Wolf is a comedian who combined guest interviews, and live and sketch comedy on her show. The Break with Michelle Wolf only lasted for one season.
The Break With Michelle Wolf
A Series Of Unfortunate Events
With the books and movies being popular, fans were convinced the show would also be a hit! And it sure was! It has now been cancelled because the entire story from the books has been played out, leaving nothing more for the actors to tell. Neil Patrick Harris said, “We’re three seasons, all in. We’ve intentionally been very truthful and factual and loyal to the books”.
A Series Of Unfortunate Events
Voltron: Legendary Defender
After 8 successful seasons on the air, this animated powerhouse will come to a close. Fiver heroes have been flying around on robotic lions for years now, and they have since taken a much-needed siesta.
Voltron Legendary Defender
Coming Back To Netflix:
Narcos
Netflix doesn’t only have bad news for fans, they also have some good things to shout! They have renewed some of their most popular shows…giving fans a reason to smile. The popular, Narcos, being one of them.
Narcos
Jessica Jones
The Marvel powerhouse has done well once again…this time with their hit show Jessica Jones! Season 2 just aired in March of 2018, and has already been renewed! Get ready fans, Jessica Jones is back!
Jessica Jones
Santa Clarita Diet
Santa Clarita Diet’s first two seasons are currently on Netflix and available with the click of a button. It has just been renewed for a 3rd seasons so…happy viewing!
Santa Clarita Diet
GLOW
This show reminds us of WWE…it follows a women’s wrestling group! It currently has two seasons under it’s belt…and with raving reviews, we see many more to come in the near future!
GLOW
Orange Is The New Black
Orange Is The New Black (OITNB) is a favorite among Netlixers, the show doing extremely well for itself. It has recently been renewed for a 6th AND 7th season…fans are celebrating in the streets!
Orange Is The New Black
Nailed It!
This show highlights Pinterest baking fails, showcasing people’s ultimate recipe mishaps. Get ready to laugh your socks off!
Nailed It
Making A Murder
This show has done great for itself, capturing viewers’ attention across the world. Netflix is renewing the mysterious murder show but are keeping pretty quiet about it. Patience is a virtue friends!
Making A Murderer
The OA
The supernatural-psychological show The OA has been a big hit, capturing fans hearts and minds. Good thing Season 2 will be here soon!
The OA
Alexa & Katie
Alexa and Katie are two high school best friends who deal with growing up, and for Alexa, she also battles cancer. Katie stands by her friend, supporting her through her disease. We can’t wait for Season 2!
Alexa And Katie
Altered Carbon
Altered Carbon is a sci-fi show where the human mind can be stored…creepy stuff! Fans are enthralled that Season 2 is in the works.
Altered Carbon
Insatiable
Bullying is a huge issue, especially during the middle and high school years. Insatiable is a Netflix original that strives to tackle these topics.
Insatiable
13 Reasons Why
13 Reasons Why brings awareness to suicide among teens, and hopes to end the stigma surrounding mental illness. Fans will be happy to know this show will be back for a 3rd season.
13 Reasons Why
Black Mirror
Black Mirror is a sci-fi hit that explores how technology positively and negatively impacts our lives. It will be back for it’s fifth season.
Black Mirror
The Crown
The Crown is a favorite among viewers, the ratings so high, it is being renewed for a third season!
The Crown
Ozark
Jason Bateman stars and produces the hit Netflix show Ozark. The show was very popular in 2017, one of the most streamed of the summer. The plot follows Jason and his family as they live their lives under a dangerous drug cartel. The second season was recently released, receiving such recognition that Netflix has decided to sign on for a third season.
Ozark
Easy
Easy is a drama series based in Chicago that follows a diverse cast through their encounters with the modern world. The characters of different backgrounds tackle culture, technology, love and sex. Netflix has just signed the show up for a third season, although this will be the last. But, don’t worry, we’re expecting an exceptional finale!
Easy
The End of the F***ing World
Emmy-nominated British teen drama The End of the F***ing World follows two teen stars as they explore their own personal traumas in a Bonnie and Clyde style road trip. Fans will be especially happy to hear that the show is renewed for another season after season 2’s heartbreaking ending!
The End Of The F***ing World
Dear White People
Dear White People explores huge issues on college campuses, such as class, race, gender and sexuality. Justin Simien’s drama was such a hit that it will be returning for ten more episodes! Stay tuned, the show will return next year.
Dear White People
Lost in Space
Lost in Space is a remake of the 1960’s sci-fi intergalactic series, set 30 years into the future where space travel is a reality. The show follows the Robinson family on their adventure through space, and it’s back for another season!
Lost In Space
On My Block
On My Block follows four high school friends as they navigate life in LA’s South Central neighborhood. The street-savvy teens go through highs, lows, twists and turns…and they’re back for season 2!
On My Block
One Day at a Time
The classic sitcom One Day at a Time has been rebooted…and old and new fans alike are loving it! The comedic show follows a Cuban-American family and their daily lives. Fans are enthralled that Netflix has renewed the show for a third season!
One Day At A Time
Queer Eye
Queer Eye is a reality makeover series that has four Primetime Emmy Awards under its belt for casting, picture editing and cinematography. The show is watched internationally and it’s renewed for a third season!
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Travelers
Travelers is a sci-fi drama that follows a time-traveling group of agents on secret missions. The popular show will now be renewed for a third season!
Travelers
Fuller House
Fuller House is a continuation of the series from the 90’s: Full House…and fans are loving it! The show has offered the audience a bit of nostalgia, and is a big hit! Season 3 has just aired, and the second part of it will debut in December.
Fuller House
Grace and Frankie
Grace and Frankie has just been renewed for it FIFTH season! Quite amazing for the original Netflix series! Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin star in the show, their lives turned upside down when their husbands reveal they are gay.
Grace And Frankie
Mindhunter
Mindhunter is back for a second season! The hit show follows an illustrious FBI analyst who encountered some of the world’s most dangerous psychopaths throughout his career.
Mindhunter
American Vandal
American Vandal is a Netflix drama that is a hit among viewers. The second season is doing so well that Netflix is supposedly going to drop a 3rd season shortly…though it is yet to be confirmed!
American Vandal
The Punisher
The Punisher is a Marvel superhero movie that follows the story line of the popular comics. The show is critically-acclaimed and the next season is premiering in 2019…get your popcorn ready!
The Punisher
She’s Gotta Have It
She’s Gotta Have It is a TV adaptation of Spike Lee’s 1986 indie film hit, She’s Gotta Have It. The show has had amazing ratings, pushing Netflix to commission for a second season! Actress DeWanda Wise took to Instagram to celebrate, “Back ta werq! Season [2] is OFFICIAL!!! Can’t wait to return to BK. Congrats to [all of us].”
She’s Gotta Have It
Big Mouth
This animated comedy series called Big Mouth centers around teens going through the pre-teen puberty years. Fans will be very happy to know that this funny show will be back for its 3rd season!
Big Mouth
Dark
Dark‘s plot is centered around an ongoing investigation where kids have gone missing in a small fictional town in Germany. This German supernatural thriller has just been renewed for a 2nd season, so get ready for more action!
Dark
Bojack Horseman
Bojack Horseman truly is a hit. The animated series follows the life of a humanoid horse who wants to make his comeback in Hollywood as an actor. The hilarious hit for adults only has just been renewed for its 6th season.
Bojack Horseman
Chilling Adventures Of Sabrina
The Chilling Adventures Of Sabrina was signed on for 2 seasons thanks to the success of Riverdale. The show follows the teenager, Sabrina, and her decisions she has to make in life as a witch.
Chilling Adventures Of Sabrina
Castlevania
Castlevania is an animated medieval fantasy that was inspired by a video game. The plot follows the Belmont clan’s last member as he strives to save Europe from Vlad Dracula Tepe. The show has just been renewed for another season.
Castlevania
Anne With An E
Anne With An E is based on the 1908 novel Anne of Green Gables and was successfully adapted into a Canadian drama series. The plot follows Anne Shirley, who is an imaginative and strong-willed orphan. When she is sent sent to live with elderly siblings on Prince Edward Island, she transforms the lives of everyone she encounters. Following the success of the second series, thankfully for fans, Netflix has commissioned a third series to premiere in 2019.
Anne With An E
Atypical
The coming-of-age Netflix series Atypical first debuted in 2017. It focuses on 18-year-old Sam Gardner, who is on the autism spectrum, and tells his overprotective family that he wants to start dating, which ultimately effects everyone around him. The second series, which delves deeper into the subject of autism, was received well by critics, so fans will be happy to hear that Netflix has renewed it for a third series.
Atypical
Disenchantment
Disenchantment is a US adult animated fantasy sitcom, produced and created by Matt Greoning, the brains behind legendary animated shows like The Simpsons and Futurama. The Netflix production whisks viewers away to the crumbling medieval kingdom of Dreamland, to follow the adventures of the hard-drinking young princess Bean. She is accompanied by her feisty elf companion Elfo, and her own personal demon Luci. The first season was a massive hit and Netflix has commissioned a 20 episode second season, which should be aired in 2020.
Disenchantment
Elite
The Spanish teen drama series Elite is set in Las Encinas, the finest and most exclusive school in Spain where only the elite circles send their children to study. After a local academy was destroyed in an earthquake, the council re-allocated all the students and sent them to different schools in the area. However, when working class kids meet the elite students, a clash of cultures ensues and ultimately a murder. The gripping drama first aired in 2018 and Netflix has already renewed the show for a second series in 2019.
Elite
F Is For Family
The adult animated sitcom, F Is For Family first premiered in 2015 and was created by comedian Bill Burr and produced by Vince Vaughn’s production company. The series follows the misadventures of Francis X. “Frank” Murphy, who is a disillusioned, quick-tempered, foul-mouthed, Korean War veteran and father of three children, each with their own issues. The show aired to positive reviews and after three hit series, it has been renewed for a fourth season, set for 2010.
F Is For Family
Friends From College
Friends From College is a Netlix original comedy series, following the lives of a close-knit group of university students. Now they are all in their 40’s and navigating their intertwined lives and loves in New York City. After the success of the first season in 2017, fans will be happy to hear that the second season has now been released.
Friends From College
The Good Cop
The US comedy murder-mystery series, The Good Cop was adapted for Netflix from a successful Israeli show in 2018. The series centers around a former streetwise NYPD officer who teams up with his son, a current NYPD detective, to solve cases together. The show debuted in 2018, but unfortunately, it was cancelled by Netflix after the first season.
The Good Cop
The Kominsky Method
The Kominsky Method is a US comedy series created by Chuck Lore and starring the Academy Award winner Michael Douglas and Alan Arkin. The plot follows two friends, one who is an ageing acting coach, as they try to navigate their lives in LA in their later years. After debuting in November 2018, thankfully the sun isn’t setting just yet and it’s already been commissioned for season 2.
The Kominsky Method
Last Chance U
The US documentary TV series Last Chance U offers a raw, behind-the-scenes glimpse into the world of a community college football. The show is character-driven, following the lives of collegiate athletes who have various issues and struggles in their lives and have to prove themselves to the football coach. After two hit seasons, the show returned for a third season in a different community college in Kansas.
Last Chance U
Lucifer
Lucifer is a US urban fantasy comedy police drama series adapted from a DC comic by Netflix. After Lucifer gets tired of hell, he abandons it for LA to run a night-club and starts to help the LAPD in rounding up and punishing evildoers. After receiving mixed reviews for the first season, the second and third were major hits, so the fourth season is set for 2019.
Lucifer
Magic For Humans
Magic for Humans is a US reality TV show, showcasing the talented magician and comedian Justin William, who performs his magic for people on the street. After the magical show was released in August 2016, it left fans more than impressed and yearning for more. So we’re still waiting to see if this will appear on Netflix’s line-up for 2019.
Magic For Humans
Marcella
The British ‘Nordic’ noir detective series, Marcella, gripped fans when it was first broadcast in 2016. The series was produced by a Swedish screenwriter Hans Rosenfeldt, and follows DS Marcella Backland as she returns to the police force and takes on a murder case involving a serial killer on the loose. After ratings were even higher for the second series, a third series is set for 2019.
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Marcella
Daredevil
Marvel’s Daredevil was adapted by Netflix into a hit US web TV series and premiered in 2016. The plot follows a blind lawyer who fights crime by day in the courtroom and uses his extra superhero powers by night as the Daredevil. After three hit series, the show was renewed for a spin-off series, The Punisher in 2018. However, after a successful run, Netflix decided not to renew the series for a fourth season.
Daredevil
Iron Fist
Another Marvel adaptation for Netflix, Iron Fist was first aired in 2017 to mixed reviews. The series focuses on billionaire Danny Rand, who returns to New York City after being missing for years, and attempts to reconnect with his past and family legacy. Using his kung-fu mastery and ability to summon his awesome super powers, he doubles as the fiery Iron Fist character, battling against the criminal element corrupting New York City. While season two was more of a big hit with fans, Netflix decided to cut the show after two seasons.
Iron Fist
Paradise PD
Paradise PD is a US animation comedy Netflix TV series that first aired in August 2018. The premise of the show is a comedy-take on a small-town police department, featuring some bad cops, who are “Not bad like no nonsense. Not bad like cool. Bad like shitty”. They are the worst responders and each have multiple issues of their own. The show has been a ratings hit, and fans will be happy to hear it will return for a second series.
Paradise PD