Cancelled Or Renewed?

By Brent Furdyk. 13 Jun 2018 10:45 AM

In this era of Peak TV, shows are coming and going at a lightning pace. Is one of your favourite shows facing the axe, or has it already been confirmed to return for another season? Find out in this roundup of recent cancellations and renewals what’s coming back — and what’s going away.

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Renewed: 'RuPaul's Drag Race'

VH1 has officially ordered another season of the hit competition show “RuPaul’s Drag Race”.

“After 10 sickening seasons, the 'Drag Race' phenomenon is just getting started,” said executive producer and host RuPaul Charles. “I want to thank VH1 for providing this amazing platform for a whole new generation of super-talented drag queens.”
Renewed: ‘Succession’

HBO has given the thumbs up to a second season of the freshman drama “Succession”. The series premiered on June 3, 2018 and follows the story of the Murdoch-esque family, who are behind one of the biggest media conglomerates in the world. Fans can already look forward to the upcoming season sometime next year.
Renewed: 'Atlanta

Star/creator Donald Glover's critically acclaimed "Atlanta" is being invited back for a third season, with FX announcing plans to renew the groundbreaking comedy. “'Atlanta' is phenomenal, achieving and exceeding what few television series have done,” said FX Networks and FX Productions programming president Nick Grad. “With 'Atlanta Robbin’ Season', Donald and his collaborators elevated the series to even greater heights, building on the enormous success of their award-winning first season. We’re grateful to the producers and our extraordinary cast and crew for achieving this level of excellence, and we share the excitement with our audience about the third season knowing they will continue to take us to unexpected and thrilling places.”
Renewed: '13 Reasons Why'

Production will begin later this year on a third season of "13 Reasons Why", with Netflix announcing it's renewing the Selena Gomez-produced teen drama for a new 13-episode season. Look for season three to debut sometime in 2019.
Renewed: 'Younger'

"Younger" will be coming back for a sixth season, with the TV Land channel making the announcement that the Sutton Foster-starring comedy is being renewed. "'Younger' exemplifies romantic comedy at its best and each season the show hits new creative and ratings heights," said Kevin Kay, president of TV Land, CMT and Paramount Network. "We are honoured to continue to work with the brilliant Darren Star and this amazing cast, led by the multitalented Sutton Foster. The new season is outstanding and we are thrilled for what’s to come for these beloved characters."
Cancelled: 'Shadowhunters'

Freeform has announced that "Shadowhunters" will end after its third season, ending the journey with a two-hour movie. "We are very proud of 'Shadowhunters', a series that broke new ground in the genre world and became a fan favourite,” the network said in a statement. “However, along with our partners at Constantin, we reached the very difficult decision not to renew the show for a fourth season. But as big supporters and fans ourselves, Freeform insisted on and championed the filming of a special two-part finale that would give devoted fans a proper ending. The 12 episodes will air in spring 2019. We want to thank our talented creators, producers, cast and crew along with our colleagues at Constantin for their hard work and dedication and to Cassie Clare for her incredible book series. We look forward to the final chapter of this breakthrough drama."
Cancelled: 'Imposters'

Bravo has pulled the plug on "Imposters" as the network reexamines its approach to scripted series. The season two conclusion of "Imposters" will now serve as the series finale.
Renewed: 'Legion'

FX has ordered a third season of Marvel's mutant drama "Legion".

“Legion has redefined the superhero drama and exceeded all expectations as the intensity and revelation build through the second season,” said President of Original Programming for FX Eric Schrier. “We are incredibly proud of Noah Hawley’s achievement and are honoured to continue the series as it pushes the boundaries of conventional television storytelling."

The show stars Dan Stevens as Legion, the son of Charles Xavier, as well as Aubrey Plaza and Rachel Keller.
Renewed: 'Tangled'

Disney Channel has officially renewed animated television series "Tangled” for a third season. Stars Mandy Moore and Zachary Levi are set to reprise their roles as Rapunzel and Eugene.
Cancelled: ‘The Arrangement’

After just two seasons on the air it’s been confirmed that “The Arrangement” will not be renewed for a third season. An E! spokesperson says, “While we have decided not to move forward with the series, we are incredibly grateful to the cast and our production partner. “
Cancelled: ‘Code Black’

The CBS medical drama “Code Black” has been cancelled after three seasons. Showrunner Michael Seitzman confirmed on Twitter, “The sad news came today that we were cancelled. It’s been a true joy to make this show and watch your response every week.”
Cancelled: 'The Chew'

After seven ratings-challenged seasons, ABC is pulling the plug on its food-centric daytime talk show "The Chew". While the network announcement says the show is being taken off the schedule in order to make room for a third hour of "Good Morning America", "The Chew" certainly wasn't helped when one of its four hosts — celebrity chef Mario Batali — was accused of sexual misconduct by multiple women. “Over the past six years 'Good Morning America' has solidified its place as America’s No. 1 morning show,” said Ben Sherwood, co-chairman, Disney Media Networks, and president, Disney|ABC Television, in the announcement. “We believe there is great opportunity for viewers and advertisers in expanding to a third hour.”
Renewed: ‘Krypton’

Being the SYFY network's most watched series and its highest ratings earner, the hit show will return for a second season, it's been confirmed.
Cancelled: ‘UnREAL’

The female-focused drama from Sarah Gertrude Shapiro and Marti Noxon will likely end in its fourth season. It’s set to air the new season first on Hulu rather than its normal network, Lifetime.
Cancelled: ‘L.A. To Vegas’

Ratings were not strong enough to continue this fledgling series starring Dylan McDermott. One of the show’s cast members Amir Talai sent out a tweet saying, “I love you so much #LAtoVegas fans. That’s why it breaks my heart to tell you that our show is not coming back.”
Renewed: 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel'

Following the exploits of a trailblazing female standup comic (Rachel Brosnahan) in the late 1950s, the critically acclaimed period comedy from "Gilmore Girls" creator Amy Sherman-Palladino has been renewed by Amazon for a third season — before the second has even aired! Addressing the renewal, Sherman-Palladino referenced the show winning a prestigious Peabody Award. "You’re going to give it to us because we’re bringing home the fancy thing, right?” she joked.
Cancelled: ‘Jane The Virgin'

After Gina Rodriguez hinted on social media that season 5 of "Jane The Virgin" might be the show's last, it has now been confirmed that the hit show will end.
Cancelled: ’iZombie’

The creators of “iZombie” are giving viewers a season 5 to close the show properly because of the true “fandom” the show has created.
Cancelled: ‘Crazy Ex-Girlfriend'

Co-creator Rachel Bloom tweets, “Just found out that #CrazyExGirlfriend has been renewed for a final season.” The show will come to an end after its fourth and final season.
Cancelled: ‘The Last Ship’

Although “The Last Ship” started off with a bang, the season has dropped double-digits in the ratings from the prior year. It is now slated to end after season 5, though a premiere date has yet to be announced. Fans can be assured the ending will not be a cliffhanger.
Renewed: 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'

"Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." has been renewed at ABC for a sixth season, but with a shortened episode order. The show will be back for 13 episodes instead of the regular 22.
Renewed: ‘Lost In Space’

Netflix's new hit alien series is getting a season 2. The drama opened to strong reviews, one of which saying that “Lost in Space” was “possibly Netflix’s most accessible show to date.” The series currently has a 69% score among critics and 74% rating with viewers on RottenTomatoes.com
Cancelled: 'The X-Files'

After 11 seasons, "The X-Files” will reportedly be coming to a close, with FOX revealing during a press conference that there are currently "no plans to do another season."
Renewed: 'The Blacklist'

James Spader will return for a sixth season of the crime thriller "The Blacklist" on NBC.
Cancelled: 'Kevin Can Wait'

"Kevin Can Wait", but CBS sure can't. The network has pulled the plug on Kevin James' comedy after a second season which reunited the actor with his "King of Queens" co-star Leah Remini.
Cancelled: 'Me, Myself & I'

CBS put the final nail in the coffin for "Me, Myself, & I". The show, starring "SNL" alum Bobby Moynihan and John Larroquette, was pulled from the air following six low-rated episodes.
Cancelled: 'Wisdom Of The Crowd'

The CBS drama starring Jeremy Piven has officially been cancelled after the network opted out of a full season order following unsatisfactory ratings.
Cancelled: '9JKL'

American sitcom "9JKL" has been dropped by CBS. The show performed modestly, but it seems the numbers were not to the network's liking.
Cancelled: 'Scorpion'

The tech-savvy exploits of the Scorpion team have come to an end, with CBS axing the show after four seasons.
Renewed: 'Life In Pieces'

CBS will be bringing back its ensemble comedy focusing on a multigenerational extended family for a fourth season.
Renewed: 'Man With A Plan'

The Matt LeBlanc-starring family sitcom will be returning with a new season.
You can catch "Man With A Plan" Mondays at 8:30 p.m. on Global.
Renewed: 'Instinct'

TV viewers have been enjoying Alan Cumming as an openly gay, crime-solving professor, and they can enjoy even more now that CBS has renewed the show for a second season.
"Instinct" airs Sundays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Global, with new episodes returning on May 20.
Cancelled: 'Superior Donuts'

The Judd Hirsch-Katy Sagal sitcom set in a Chicago donut shop will close its doors after season 2, with CBS opting out of a third season.
Renewed: 'Big Brother: Celebrity Edition'

The first celebrity edition of "Big Brother" was a hit with viewers, and CBS has ordered a second season.
Renewed: 'Criminal Minds'

Fans can breathe easy knowing they'll have a resolution to this season's cliffhanger finale now that CBS has announced it has renewed "Criminal Minds" for a 14th season.
Renewed: 'Family Guy'

The adventures of the Griffin clan will continue for a 17th season thanks to Fox's renewal of Seth MacFarlane's animated hit. However, The Hollywood Reporter points out that the show's future will hinge on securing new deals for the show's voice cast, as the five-season deals for Seth Green, Alex Borstein, Mila Kunis and Mike Henry are set to expire at the end of this season.
Renewed: 'Bob's Burgers'

The renewal of "Bob's Burgers" isn't surprising, given that production on the upcoming 9th season is already well underway, along with production on an upcoming "Bob's Burgers" movie.
Cancelled: 'Rise'

It was a quick "Rise" and an even faster fall for NBC's musical drama series starring "How I Met Your Mother" lead Josh Radnor.

The network has canned the series after just one season.
Renewed: 'How To Get Away With Murder'

One of ABC's last remaining series produced by Shonda Rhimes secures a fifth season.
Renewed: 'American Housewife'

The Katy Mixon-led single camera comedy series "American Housewife" will see season three, courtesy of ABC.
Cancelled: 'Great News'

Not such "Great News" after all. The Tina Fey-produced comedy has been cancelled after two seasons on NBC.

The show starred Briga Heelan and Andrea Martin, and despite positive reviews, did not perform well enough to avoid the chopping block.
Cancelled: 'The Exorcist'

Following a radically retooled second season, Fox is pulling the plug on its small-screen spinoff of the iconic horror flick, which won't be back to frighten viewers for a third season.
Cancelled: Lucifer

The exploits of the crime-solving Prince of Darkness (played by Tom Ellis) will come to an end, with Fox opting to end the show after three seasons.
Cancelled: 'Quantico'

While ratings for the CIA espionage thriller were solid in the first season, a steady decline in viewership has led ABC to cancel the Priyanka Chopra-starring drama after three seasons.
Cancelled: 'Designated Survivor'

After two seasons of governing a fictionalized United States after an extreme crisis, Kiefer Sutherland's "Designated Survivor" was unable to survive the ratings, with ABC deciding the political drama won't be returning for a third season.
Cancelled: 'The Brave'

NBC has decided not to order a second season of "The Brave", which focused on an elite Special Ops squad who dealt with various crises throughout the world, led by Adam Dalton (Mike Vogel) under the direction of D.I.A. Deputy Director Patricia Campbell (Anne Heche).
Renewed: 'The Detour'

TBS is bringing back "The Detour" for a fourth season. Written and produced by Samantha Bee and real-life spouse Jason Jones (who stars), the raucous comedy initially followed a suburban family's road trip from hell, followed by a disastrous move before going on the lam in Alaska to avoid the law.
Cancelled: 'Taken'

Based on the big-screen thrillers in which Liam Neeson portrays a former intelligence operative "with a particular set of skills," NBC has decided to pull the plug on its smalls-screen version after two seasons. The move doesn't exactly come as a surprise, considering the network pulled "Taken" from its regular time slot and rescheduled it on Saturday nights.
Renewed: 'Speechless'

ABC has renewed its groundbreaking sitcom "Speechless", following the everyday adventures of an unconventional family whose life revolves around their teenage special-needs son. Star Minnie Driver announced the news in a hilarious tweet: "THIS JUST IN: #spechless picked up for a 3rd season HA! Brilliant. Couldn’t be happier 🎈✨🎈✨." She followed that up with another, adding: "22 episodes!" and one more, addressing her first tweet: "So happy I spelt #speechless wrong ...."
Cancelled: 'The Mick'

"The Mick" will end its run after just two seasons, with Fox announcing it's pulling the plug on the caustic comedy starring Kaitlin Olson ("It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia") as a lowlife degenerate who becomes the reluctant guardian to the spoiled children of her wealthy sister when she and her husband flee the country to avoid being indicted for white-collar crime.
Cancelled: 'The Last Man on Earth'

Following the adventures of an annoying loser ("SNL" alum Will Forte) who happens to be one of a handful of people to have survived an unspecified planet-wide apocalypse, "The Last Man on Earth" will end its run after four seasons after Fox announced it was cancelling the Sunday night comedy.
Cancelled... And Then Renewed: 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine'

The adventures of Det. Jake Peralta (Andy Samberg) and the cops of Brooklyn's wackiest police precinct have come to an end after five seasons, with Fox opting not to renew the show for another season. However, a few days after Fox's cancellation, NBC announced it was picking up "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" for a sixth season!
Renewed: "Cobra Kai"

"Cobra Kai", YouTube's 30-years-later sequel to "The Karate Kid" has been renewed for a second season.

The series premiere on May 4 received an impressive 20 million streams.

"Cobra Kai" will be back on YouTube Red in 2019.
Renewed: 'Star'

Fox has renewed its hit music-themed drama "Star" for a third season.

The show, co-created by Lee Daniels, features a huge ensemble cast including Queen Latifa, Benjamin Bratt, Jude Demorset and more.
Renewed: "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit"

It is a big day for uber-producer Dick Wolf, with NBC announcing plans to renew all four of his series on the network, including "Law & Order: SVU" and the three "Chicago" series: "Chicago Fire" and spinoffs "Chicago PD" and "Chicago Med".
Renewed: 'Outlander'

"Outlander" fans rejoice! Starz has renewed the hit show, starring Caitriona Balfe and Sam Heughan, for seasons five and six.

“Fans can rest assured their beloved Claire and Jamie will be back facing new challenges, adversaries and adventures in seasons five and six as we delve into American history and continue the story of the Frasers as they settle in the New World,” said President of Starz Chris Abrecht.
Renewed: 'A.P. Bio'

NBC has renewed the comedy television series "A.P. Bio", starring "Always Sunny" alum Glenn Howerton and Patton Oswalt.

The show was created by "Saturday Night Live" alum Mike O’Brien and executive-produced by Lorne Michaels and Seth Meyers.

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