Over & Out: Has Your Favorite Show Been Cancelled?

In the competitive world of television, it’s hard to get a hit. Not every show gets a big enough audience to get renewed for another season.

Though it’s only May, some actors and actresses are getting the news that the shows they’re on won’t be returning.

As CBS Entertainment president Amy Reisenbach told Deadline, “We have to be fiscally responsible. It’s not easy to end shows and we had a lot of options this year.”

Reisenbach went on. “The schedule is really full and so we always have to look at all of our shows, look at the aggregate information, the creative of where they are in their life cycle, what the finances look like, what the ratings are, and then we make those tough decisions.”

Here are the shows that have gotten the axe so far in 2025. Hope your favorite isn’t on the list.

CBS Axes Eight Shows

“The Equalizer”-  CBS cancelled the remake of the 1980s series starring Queen Latifah just days before its season five finale.

In an Instagram post, Queen Latifah wrote, “Stepping into a kick-a** role like Robyn was everything I hoped it would be. Shakim and I at Flavor Unit are always excited to bring these kinds of roles and projects to life—and then we just hope you love them as much as we do. The Equalizer blew past every dream we had for it, and having the opportunity to do this for five seasons honestly feels surreal.”

“S.W.A.T.”- After eight seasons, the Shemar Moore-led series wrapped on May 16.

“FBI: Most Wanted”- The follow-up to the Dick Wolf franchise, starring Dylan McDermott, was canceled after a six-season run.

“FBI: International”- Along with its fellow spin-off, the Jesse Lee Soffer-led series was canceled after four seasons.

“The Neighborhood”- CBS ended the long-running hit comedy after eight seasons, saying in a press release, “The brilliant cast and creative team at THE NEIGHBORHOOD led by the incomparable Cedric the Entertainer have brought levity, laughter and poignant storylines to Monday nights for seven incredible seasons…The show’s loyal fans deserve a proper farewell.”

“After Midnight”- CBS says the late-night show was scrapped because host Taylor Tomlinson wants to focus on her stand-up comedy career. Stephen Colbert, who produced the show, said in a statement, “While we were excited and grateful for our third season to start in the fall, we respect Taylor’s decision to return to stand-up full time.”

“Poppa’s House”- The sitcom starring Damon Wayans and Damon Wayans Jr. made it just one season.

“The Summit”- the reality competition also only survived one season.

NBC Says Goodbye to Five Shows

“Suits: LA”- the spinoff of the popular legal drama that famously starred Meghan Markle didn’t find its audience, with President of NBCUniversal Entertainment Jeff Bader telling Variety the show was “just not really showing the potential to grow for us in the future.”

“Lopez vs. Lopez”- NBC cancelled the George Lopez-led sitcom after three seasons. “I would really love to thank all of you who have showed us so much love and support for the past three seasons,” Lopez shared on Instagram. “This wasn’t just a show, it was and is our lives.”

“Found”- The show’s season 2 finale on May 15 was its final episode.

“The Irrational”- The Jesse L. Martin-led police drama also only lasted two seasons.

“Night Court”- The remake of the popular 1984 sitcom of the same name was cancelled after three seasons.

Streaming Services Give Shows the Boot

Netflix has announced the cancellations of “The Recruit” after two seasons. Star Noah Centineo told The Hollywood Reporter, “I’m very proud of the show, very grateful to our audience. We have a pretty strong cult following. And with Netflix, it just didn’t really fit what it was that they needed, I suppose. And so onto the next, I guess.”

Netflix also cancelled “The Sandman” and “Heartstopper.”

Apple TV+ has axed “The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin” after just one season. Apple also cancelled “Mythic Quest” just days after the season four finale. Series creators scrambled to update the finale to give viewers more closure, telling Deadline, “Because endings are hard, with Apple’s blessing we made one final update to our last episode — so we could say goodbye, instead of just game over.”

Hulu cancelled “How to Die Alone” and “Wayne Brady: The Family Remix” after just one season each. It also cancelled the animated series “Solar Opposites” after six seasons. The final season will air in the fall and include guest appearances from Tiffany Haddish and Kieran Culkin.

Paramount + cancelled the revival of the Kelsey Grammar series “Fraser” after two seasons, though reportedly CBS Studios is working to find a new home for the series.

Prime Video has cancelled a whopping ten different series, more than any other outlet. Those include “Harlem,” “The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh,” “The Sticky,” “Cruel Intentions,” “Almost Paradise,” “Honey Bunny: The Citadel,” “Diana,” “Clean Slate,” “On Call” and “The Bondsman.”

Peacock has cancelled five shows, including “In the know,” “Teacup,” “Hysteria!,” “Mr. Throwback” and “Based on a True Story.”

Max has cancelled “Bookie” and “The Sex Lives of College Girls.”

HBO has cancelled “The Franchise” and “The Righteous Gemstones.”

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