Cancelled Or Renewed?

By ETCanada.com Staff. 12 Aug 2020 12:18 PM

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: 'Tough as Nails'

CBS has renewed "Tough as Nails" for a second season.

The show, hosted by Phil Keoghan, launched on the network just over a month ago.

“'Tough as Nails' stands out with its unique look and positive, heartfelt competitive spirit that showcases the strength, grit, and determination of remarkable hardworking men and women,” said Thom Sherman, senior executive vice-president, Programming, CBS Entertainment, according to Deadline.

“Under Phil Keoghan’s deft touch, the series has lived up to its name as a real summer workhorse for us, and we look forward to a second season with another extraordinary group of competitors.”
Renewed: 'Soulmates'

AMC's futuristic new series "Soulmates" hasn't even aired yet but it's already been renewed for a second season. The announcement came during a session for the show at Friday's virtual CTAM press tour.

Starring Sarah Snook ("Succession") and Kingsley Ben-Adir, the series is set in a world 15 years from now, where a technological advancement produces a test that can tell people who they’ll fall in love with.
Renewed: Padma Lakshmi's 'Taste The Nation'

Padma Lakshmi will be touring the diverse communities of America once again.

Hulu has renewed the "Top Chef" host's docuseries "Taste the Nation" for a second season.

The show sees Lakshmi travelling around the country to explore the rich food cultures of immigrants shaping American cooking.
Renewed: 'Love, Victor'

"Love, Victor" is returning for another year at Creekwood High.

Hulu has given the green light for a second season of the half-hour series inspired by the film "Love, Simon" and the book it was based on.

The series stars Michael Cimino as Victor Salazar, a high school student struggling with his identity and sexual orientation.
Renewed: 'Close Enough'

HBO Max has greenlit its animated adult comedy "Close Enough" for a second season, with series creator J.G. Quintel ("The Regular Show") sharing the pickup news on Twitter.

The show follows the adventures of a millennial couple in Los Angeles who face the sad truth that they're no longer cool now that they're parents.

The voice cast includes Gabrielle Walsh, Jessica DiCicco, Jason Mantzoukas, Kimiko Glenn and Danielle Brooks.
Cancelled: 'High Fidelity'

After just one season, Hulu is pulling the plug on "High Fidelity".

Based on Nick Hornby's novel (which was made into a 2000 feature), the series served up a female-centric spin on the premise by casting Zoë Kravitz as the protagonist, a lovelorn record store owner played by John Cusack in the film.

According to Deadline, the decision came after some serious deliberations, given the show's critical acclaim and Kravitz's star power; finding another home for the series is said to be a long shot.
Cancelled: 'Siren'

Freeform has cancelled mermaid drama "Siren" after three seasons (the series airs in Canada on ABC Spark).

In the series, Eline Powell played a young woman whose arrival in the fishing town of Bristol Cove — known as an ancient home of mermaids — signals that these predatory beings are out to reclaim their right to the ocean.
Renewed: 'Fixer Upper'

Magnolia Network is bringing back "Fixer Upper" for a sixth season. Chip and Joanna Gaines will return to the program in 2021 alongside the network's launch. "Fixer Upper" has been off TV since airing its final episode in April 2018 on HGTV Canada.
Renewed: 'Hunters'

Amazon Prime video's Nazi-hunting series "Hunters" is set to return for a second season.

It is not yet known whether the main cast, including Al Pacino, Logan Lerman and Jerrika Hinton will return for season 2, but showrunner David Weil has indicated there is more story to tell about the trio.

Produced by Jordan Peele's Monkeypaw, the first season also starred Josh Radnor, Tiffany Boone, Carol Kane and Lena Olin.
Renewed: 'Married At First Sight'

Fans of "Married at First Sight" have a lot to look forward to.

Lifetime has renewed its flagship reality series for six more seasons, all the way to season 17.

The network has also given the green light to a new spin-off, "Married at First Sight: Unmatchables", and a 16-episode renewal for "Married at First Sight: Couples Cam".
Renewed: 'Money Heist'

The heist is finally ending.

Netflix is bringing the hit Spanish series "Money Heist" back for a fifth and final season.

Shooting on the series is set to begin in the fall in Spain, Denmark and Portugal, for release in 2021.
Renewed: 'P-Valley'

Starz has ordered a second season of "P-Valley".

The strip club-based series is based on Katori Hall’s play Pu**y Valley and stars Shannon Thornton, Elarica Johnson and Nicco Annan.
‘Outer Banks’ Renewed For Season 2

"Outer Banks" is coming back to Netflix.

The action-drama follows a group of teenagers as they use a treasure map to find $400 million worth of gold.

“There would be a couple of episodes that take place, at least partially, in the Bahamas," said showrunner Jonas Pate, teasing the next season.

"It unfolds into a bigger mystery. We keep our old villains and we add some new ones. But it always comes back to the Outer Banks."
Renewed: 'The Boys'

With the second season set to premiere in September, Amazon Prime Video has already ordered a third season of "The Boys".

Focusing on a group of super-powered antiheroes, "The Boys" will also be accompanied by a new after-show, "Prime Rewind: Inside the Boys", hosted and exec produced by Aisha Tyler.

“Eric Kripke and the incredible cast of ‘The Boys’ continue to deliver a wild and action-packed series full of surprises and can’t-miss moments that have made the series a global hit,” said Vernon Sanders, co-head of television, Amazon Studios. “We couldn’t be more excited to see where Eric takes ‘The Boys’ and the supes in Season 3, and to have Aisha Tyler join ‘The Boys’ family as the host of ‘Prime Rewind: Inside The Boys.’”
Renewed: HGTV Canada's 'Flipping 101'

Tarek El Moussa is coming back to help some more first-time flippers.

HGTV Canada's "Flipping 101" is set to return with 12 new episodes in 2021, in a new one-hour format.

Four new season 1 episodes will also air this fall, beginning Sept. 17.

“The road to becoming a successful flipper is not easy,” El Moussa said. “I can’t wait to show more first-time flippers that with hard work, patience and persistence they can turn their dreams into a profitable reality.”
Renewed: 'Sweet Magnolias'

Netflix is bringing "Sweet Magnolias" back for a second season.

The series, based on the popular novels by Sherryl Woods, follows a trio of best friends played by Joanna Garcia Swisher, Brooke Elliott and Heather Headley as they navigated the complications of family, relationships and their careers.
Renewed: 'Perry Mason'

HBO has given the green light for a second season of "Perry Mason".

The reboot of the classic series stars Matthew Rhys as Perry Mason, a private detective investigating a gruesome murder while trying to prove his client's innocence.

"Perry Mason" also stars Juliet Rylance, Tatiana Maslany and Shea Whigham.
Renewed: 'Burden of Truth'

CBC has just renewed "Burden of Proof", picking up a fourth season of the legal drama starring Kristin Kreuk of "Smallville"/"Beauty and the Beast" fame as a crusading attorney.

The first three seasons have aired in the U.S. on The CW; while there's no word yet on whether The CW will be airing the fourth season, it seems likely given that TV and film production in Canada has been slowly resuming over the past few weeks while restarting production of scripted series in America at the moment is uncertain.
Cancelled: 'Briarpatch'

The Rosaria Dawson detective drama "Briarpatch" won't be coming back for more.

USA Network has cancelled the series after just one season.

Dawson starred in the show as Allegra Dill, an investigator who returns to her hometown near the border in Texas after her sister is murdered.
Cancelled: 'Kidding'

Jim Carrey's "Kidding" will not be returning to Showtime for a third season.

“After two seasons, 'Kidding' has concluded its run on Showtime. We are very proud to have aired this imaginative, critically acclaimed and rewarding series, and we would like to thank Jim Carrey, Dave Holstein, Michael Aguilar, Michel Gondry and the entire cast and crew for their brilliant and tireless work,” the network said in a statement announcing the cancellation.
Renewed: 'Hanna'

Get ready for another season of "Hanna". The action-packed thriller is set for season 3 at Amazon Studios. Viewers will watch as Hanna (Esmé Creed-Miles) fights against an evil government agency while discovering the truth about who she is. The announcement comes shortly after season 2 premiered on July 3.
Renewed: 'The Moodys'

Viewers will have more from "The Moodys", with Fox revealing plans to renew the Denis Leary-starring comedy for a second season of what was initially intended as a six-episode holiday event.

“With ‘The Moodys,’ we set out to brand the holidays in the only way Fox can — bold and unconventional. What we ended up with was a special show – and a family – everyone at the network fell in love with,” said Fox entertainment president Michael Thorn. “[Exec producers] Bob Fisher, Rob Greenberg and Tad Quill perfectly captured the hysterics of Christmas, with sharp banter and real moments of family togetherness brought to life by Denis Leary, Elizabeth Perkins and the rest of the incredible cast... we’re looking forward to the Moodys’ future adventures.”
Cancelled: 'Run'

"Run" is running out of steam on HBO. The network has cancelled the romantic comedy thriller starring Domhnall Gleeson and Merritt Wever after just one season. The decision comes less than two months after the Season 1 finale.
Renewed: 'Better Things'

Television just got better with the renewal of FX's critically acclaimed Netflix comedy "Better Things", starring/created by Pamela Adlon.

"We are truly honoured to work with Pamela," said FX Entertainment president Eric Schrier. "She is one of the most talented artists in the business, which is exemplified through her work as a producer/showrunner, actor, writer and director. The most recent season of 'Better Things' was its best yet and we’re excited about what's to come in season five, as well as all of the future projects we are working on together."
Renewed: 'Ramy'

"Ramy" will return, with Hulu greenlighting a third season of the quasi-autobiographical comedy from comedian Ramy Youssef. The series follows the adventures of a millennial Muslim man living in New Jersey, who embarks on a spiritual quest to gain a deeper understanding of his religion and, by extension, himself.
Renewed: 'Legendary'

HBO Max has given a second season order to its reality competition series "Legendary".

The ball culture features queens battling it out in fashion and dance challenges to win the "Legendary" trophy and take home a cash prize.

The first season featured MC Dashaun Wesley, along with judges Leiomy Maldonado, Jameela Jamil, Law Roach and Megan Thee Stallion.
Renewed: 'The Challenge'

MTV has renewed its athletic competition series "The Challenge" for a record 36th season.

The current season of the show has experienced its highest ratings in eight years.

The new season will be "The Challenge: Total Madness" reunion competition, with former cast members vying for the $1 million prize.
Cancelled: 'Chilling Adventures of Sabrina'

When Netflix's "Chilling Adventures of Sabrina" returns with the remainder of its fourth season, that will mark the end of the "Sabrina the Teenage Witch" reboot.

"Working on 'Chilling Adventures of Sabrina' has been an incredible honour from day one. The cast, beginning with Kiernan [Shipka] as everyone’s favourite teen witch, has been an absolute joy," said showrunner Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa in a statement. "I am beyond thankful to the crew, writers, editors, assistants, and everyone for pouring so much love into this dark dream of a show. I’m also grateful to our partners at Netflix, Warner Bros., Berlanti Television and Archie Comics for letting us tell the story we wanted to tell, the way we wanted to tell it. We can’t wait for everyone to see part four.”
Renewed: 'Most Dangerous Game'

The short-form streaming service Quibi has given a second season order to one of its most high-profile shows.

"Most Dangerous Game" will return with the original villain played by Christoph Waltz returning, while a new "runner" will replace first season star Liam Hemsworth.

Season one featured Hemsworth as a man with a terminal illness agreeing to a deadly game in which he is the prey in order to take care of his pregnant wife.
Renewed: 'The Last Kingdom'

Netflix has renewed its hit series "The Last Kingdom" for a fifth season.

The new season of the show is based on The Saxon Stories novels from Bernard Cornwell, and will focus on books nine and 10 of the beloved book series.
Renewed: 'Dead To Me'

Netflix is bringing "Dead to Me" back for a third and final season.

The series, which stars Linda Cardellini and Christina Applegate, debuted its second season in May.

“From start to finish, Dead to Me is exactly the show I wanted to make and it’s been an incredible gift," creator Liz Feldman said in a statement. "Telling a story sprung from grief and loss has stretched me as an artist and healed me as a human.
Renewed: 'DC's Stargirl'

"DC's Stargirl" is coming back for more superheroics.

The CW has renewed the series starring Brec Bassinger for a second season.

Existing parallel to the Arrowverse series of DC superhero shows, "Stargirl" premiered in May, originally as a DC Universe streaming exclusive.
Cancelled: 'Katy Keene'

The "Riverdale" spinoff "Katy Keene" has been cancelled by CW after one season.

The Lucy Hale led show is now shopping for a new home with HBO Max being the most realistic option.
Cancelled: 'The Kominsky Method'

"The Kominsky Method" is coming to an end.

Netflix has announced that the show's upcoming third season will be its last.

Michael Douglas stars in the show as Sandy Kominsky, an acting coach who had a brush with fame in his young days. Alan Arkin co-stars as Norman, Sandy's agent and friend.

In its first season, the show won three Golden Globes, including Best Comedy Series and Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for Douglas.
Renewed: 'The Great'

Catherine the Great is coming back to take over Russia.

Hulu has renewed "The Great", starring Elle Fanning as the longest-reigning female ruler in the history of Russia, for a second season.

The acclaimed and irreverent first season also starred Nicholas Hoult as Emperor Peter.

"The Great" airs in Canada on Amazon Prime Video.
Renewed: 'Never Have I Ever'

Netflix has renewed 2020's surprise hit "Never Have I Ever".

The series, created by Mindy Kaling, followed the complicated life of a modern-day first-generation Indian American teenage girl and was loosely based on her own experiences.
Renewed: 'Curb Your Enthusiasm'

There is no need to "curb your enthusiasm" because the beloved TV show is back for season 11 on HBO. The network had previously committed to doing more seasons so long as Larry David was on board. The show stars David, Jeff Garlin, Susie Essman, Cheryl Hines, Richard Lewis, J.B. Smoove and Ted Danson.
Renewed: 'Ozark'

"Ozark" will be back for an expanded fourth and final season.

Netflix posted the exciting news: "They're going to go out with a bang. 'Ozark' will be back with an expanded 14-episode final season."

The third season of the show aired in March 2020.
RENEWED: 'Twenties'

Lena Waithe's comedy hit "Twenties" has been renewed.

The series, which follows three Black twenty-somethings, will return for a second season on BET.
Renewed: 'Chrissy's Court'

Chrissy Teigen will be picking up the gavel again.

Quibi has ordered a second season of the courtroom reality series "Chrissy's Court".

“The verdict is in!!! Since there is no shortage of petty disagreements to judge, we’re back for a second season!!,” Teigen said.
Cancelled: 'Council of Dads'

With "Council of Dads", NBC was hoping to tap into the audience that made "This Is Us" such a big hit, telling the story of a family man whose cancer diagnosis causes him to rally his best friends to become back-up dads for his family when he's no longer around.

Unfortunately, the show never caught on, and NBC has decided not to invite "Dads" back for a second season.
Renewed: 'Jersey Shore Family Vacation'

A week after hitting a ratings high for its season finale, MTV has officially renewed "Jersey Shore Family Vacation" for a fourth season.

The revival series premiered in 2018. The season 3 finale shocked viewers with drama and featured the departure of longtime star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi.
Renewed: 'Punk'd'

Quibi's Chance the Rapper-hosted revival of "Punk'd" will be returning for a second season. Also announced to return for another season is "Singled Out", the streamer's update of the MTV dating show hosted by Keke Palmer and Joel Kim Booster.
Renewed: '#blackAF'

Kenya Barris' family sitcom "#blackAF" is coming back for a second season at Netflix.

The "Black-ish" creator plays a fictional, exaggerated version of himself in the comedy, alongside Rashida Jones as his wife Joya.
Renewed: 'Lucifer'

Netflix is giving "Lucifer" one more shot at life. After previously indicating that the show's fifth season would be its last, the streamer has renewed the series for a sixth and this time final season.

Season 5 will premiere August 21 with 16 episodes.
Renewed: 'Betty'

HBO's female-centric skateboarding comedy "Betty" will be rolling into a second season.

“It’s been a joy to ride through the streets of NYC with the inspiring women of ‘Betty,’ and we’re grateful to them and to [series creator] Crystal [Moselle] for sharing their stories and friendships with us,” said Amy Gravitt, HBO's executive vice president of programming. “We can’t wait to watch where our beloved Bettys go next.”
RENEWED: 'Murder House Flip'

Quibi has renewed its hit series "Murder House Flip" for a second season.

The true-crime meets home renovation series will begin production of season two in the coming months.
Cancelled: 'The Baker and the Beauty'

"The Baker and the Beauty" has been cancelled by ABC after one season.

The romantic comedy series, which was based on the hit Israeli format, starred Victor Rasuk and Nathalie Kelley.
Cancelled: 'Sunnyside'

The NBC comedy series "Sunnyside", starring Kal Penn, has been officially cancelled by NBC after being pulled from the schedule last year.
Cancelled: 'Bluff City Law'

Legal drama "Bluff City Law", starring Jimmy Smits, has been cancelled by NBC after one season.
Cancelled: 'Indebted'

The sitcom "Indebted", created by Dan Levy, has been cancelled by NBC after just one season.
Renewed: 'Manifest'

Missing-plane drama "Manifest", starring Melissa Roxburgh and Josh Dallas, has been renewed by NBC for a third season.
Renewed: 'For Life'

ABC wants "For Life" to continue on its network. The legal drama, executive produced by 50 Cent, stars Nicholas Pinnock and is based on the life of Isaac Wright Jr.

"For Life" has been renewed for a sophomore season.
RENEWED: 'The Sinner'

"The Sinner" will return to television for a fourth season.

The series will have Bill Pullman reprise his role as Detective Harry Ambrose, but this time with an entirely new mystery.

Previous seasons have starred Jessica Biel and Matt Bomer.
Renewed: 'Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist'

NBC has greenlit a second season of its musical fantasy "Zoey's Extraordinary Protest".

“We were overwhelmed by the number of people who fell in love with 'Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist' and how much joy it brought to everyone. We’re thrilled to bring it back and can’t wait to see how Zoey’s journey continues,” said Lisa Katz and Tracey Pakosta, NBC co-presidents of cripted programming, in a statement.
Renewed: 'Love Life'

One of the first offerings on the new HBO Max streaming service, the rom-com anthology series (starring Anna Kendrick in season one) has been renewed for a second season .

“It’s so rewarding to see 'Love Life' embraced as an immediate hit. We are proud to pick up a second season of our first Max scripted original comedy,” said HBO Max chief content officer Kevin Reilly. “We salute Anna, our creative team and partners at Lionsgate, and are delighted audiences have gravitated to 'Love Life' in such a significant way. As a day one original, it is gratifying to see the strong response.”
Renewed: 'Hightown'

"Hightown" will get a sophomore season on Starz. The network has renewed the Monica Raymund-led series for a second outing after setting a new record for series premiere viewership across Starz' digital platforms.
Cancelled: 'Reprisal'

The femme fatale thriller "Reprisal" from "The Handmaid's Tail" executive producer Warren Littlefield will not be returning for a second season.

The series starred Abigail Spencer as a woman attacked and left for dead, who takes vengeance on a gang of gearheads.

The show also starred Rodrigo Santoro, Mena Massoud, Madison Davenport and more.
Cancelled: 'Harlots'

Hulu has brought the acclaimed series "Harlots" to an end after three seasons.

The 18th century drama about a London brothel starred Samantha Morton, Leslie Manville, Jessica Brown Findlay, Liv Tyler and more.
Cancelled: 'Perfect Harmony'

Bradley Whitford's series "Perfect Harmony" is coming to an end.

The show, which launched in September and ran for 13 episodes, starred the actor as a recently widowed former Princeton instructor who becomes the music director of a small Kentucky Church.

Anna Camp, Tymberlee Hill, Geno Segers and Rizwan Manji also starred.
Cancelled: 'Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt For The Bone Collector'

NBC has announced the cancellation of "Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt for the Bone Collector", its series starring Russell Hornsby and based not he books by Jeffrey Deaver.

"Lincoln Rhyme" premiered in January, running for 10 episodes.

The show, about a tetraplegic forensic criminologist, also starred Arielle Kebbel, Roslyn Ruff, Ramses Jimenez, Brooke Lyons, Tate Ellington, Brian F. O’Byrne, Courtney Grosbeck and Michael Imperioli.
Renewed: 'We're Here'

HBO is giving the drag docuseries "We're Here" a second go-around.

The show follows famous queens Bob the Drag Queen, Eureka O’Hara and Shangela Laquifa Wadley as they journey across America to share the stories of people in small towns all over the country.
Cancelled: 'Next in Fashion'

After just one season, Netflix is pulling the plug on its fashion competition "Next in Fashion", hosted by "Queer Eye" star Tan France and fashion designer Alexa Chung. “This is a one-season show, we don’t know what will happen in the future,” France told Variety. “But it was honestly one of the proudest things I’ve ever worked on. I love the show and Alexa so much. My focus is definitely on ‘Queer Eye’ and moving forward with that.”
Cancelled: 'Astronomy Club: The Sketch Show'

After just one season, Netflix has cancelled the Kenya Barris-produced series "Astronomy Club: The Sketch Show".

Having only launched on December 6, 2019, the show featured sketches on, among other topics, pop culture, social issues, and the Black experience.

The series also shone a spotlight on the Upright Citizens Brigade's first all-Black troupe Astronomy Club.
Renewed: 'Diary of a Future President'

DIsney+ is renewing the Gina Rodriguez-produced family comedy "Diary of a Future President" for a second season.

The show follows the adventures of youngster Elena Cañero-Reed (Tess Romero) as she navigates the ups and downs of middle school on her journey to become the future president of the United States. Rodriguez will also be returning as a recurring guest star to reprise the role of grown-up Elena, future POTUS.
Renewed: 'Thanks a Million'

Quibi is greenlighting as second season of the Jennifer Lopez-produced "Thanks a Million", in which celebrities kickstart a chain of kindness by gifting $100,000 to an unsuspecting individual who has had a positive impact on their lives. The recipient must then pay it forward by gifting half of that sum to someone else who has done the same, and the chain continues. The heartwarming first season featured Lopez, Kristen Bell, Nick Jonas, Tracy Morgan, Aaron Rodgers, Yara Shahidi, Gabriel Iglesias, Anthony Davis, Kevin Hart and Karlie Kloss.
Renewed: 'It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia'

Everyone's favourite misfit friends are coming back for more.

"It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" has been renewed for an impressive 15th season on FX.

The long-running sitcom stars Charlie Day, Glenn Howerton, Rob McElhenney, Kaitlin Olson and Danny DeVito.
Renewed: 'What We Do In The Shadows'

"What We Do In The Shadows" has been renewed for a third season.

During the airing of the show's second season, it saw major growth in its audience nearly doubling since season one.
Renewed: 'Tuca & Bertie'

"Tuca & Bertie", the edgy animated comedy about a pair of BFF birds (voiced by Tiffany Haddish and Ali Wong) has been revived after being cancelled by Netflix after just one season.

A second 10-episode season has been ordered — but not by Netflix. Instead, the new episodes will be airing on Adult Swim. Look for "Tuca & Bertie" to return sometime in 2021.

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