10 popular TV series whose sudden cancellation shocked and upset viewers (11 photos)

The presented series, despite their success among the general public, were not continued, leaving viewers without the expected ending.





The writers keep viewers on the edge of their seats with clever plotting, throwing in unexpected cliffhangers at the end of the season, and streaming platforms and television know a lot about how and when to show a series. But in addition to their experience and professionalism, the success of the project requires the ability to collaborate. This is often the Achilles heel of the production process.

"OA" (2016-2019)



A mystical series of two seasons about the return of a missing girl with a detective story of investigating supernatural incidents. The reason for the cancellation was not announced.

The most exciting cliffhanger in television history.

"Santa Clarita Diet" (2017–2019)





Comedy horror film about a very happy family. But strange things begin to happen to the mother and wife of the family: an addiction to raw meat and a lack of heartbeat. On Netflix, where the series was released, views and ratings were quite high, and the reason for its closure after the second season was a budget problem.

"1899" (2022)



European migrants set off on a boat to a new life, but suddenly their stay on the high seas turns into a nightmare. The reasons for the closure of the project are unknown.

I'm so sad that it was cancelled. It was nice to get to know different cultures and languages.

"Mindhunter" (2017–2019)



The executive producer of the series about FBI agents who investigate complex murders was David Fincher. But this did not save the series from closure; Netflix cited the lack of opportunity to justify large investments in the project as the reason.

"Marco Polo" (2014–2016)



Historical series about the journey of the Venetian merchant Marco Polo to China. In addition to the plot, the color of cultures attracts attention in the film. Filming took place in Italy, Kazakhstan and Malaysia. Reason for closure: losses due to low views.

Conspiracy Corporation (2021-2022)



This animated series, with all the edge of adult humor and absurdity, will tell about the Shadow Government and its conspiracy theories, which are not fiction at all. The reason for the closure after the first season remains unknown, but the cancellation hit the fans hard.

"Shine" (2017-2019)



The series follows the first women in wrestling in the 1980s. Reason for closure: coronavirus pandemic.

This show was much better than I expected. It still annoys the hell out of me that it was canceled due to Covid-19.

"Dead Like Me" (2003-2004)



The main character, Georgia, leading an ordinary life, suddenly dies, and in a very absurd way. She has to become a collector of souls, and only then does she begin to realize the meaning of human life. The reason for the closure of the dramatic comedy: disagreements between screenwriter Bryan Fuller and the film company MGM Television.

"Horace and Pete" (2016)



An American web series filmed under the direction of world-famous comedian Louis C.K. He also played one of the cousins ​​who runs the bar, the other being Steve Buscemi. Reason for closure: most likely it is related to the personal funds of the comedian, for which the series was filmed, but there is no official point of view.

"Firefly" (2002-2003)



This is the only series in our selection that is included in the top 250 according to IMDb. The main character (Nathan Fillian) is a Civil War veteran who fought on the losing side. He engages in petty trading and crime using his spaceship, in which his small crew lives. The series harmoniously combined adventure, fantasy, the consequences of civil wars and family dramas until its premature closure. Reason: disagreements between the broadcasting channel (Fox) and the writers.