TV Show Cancellations And Renewals

TV Shows Ending

No matter how difficult it may be for supporters, every television show must eventually reach its culmination. Some were ended abruptly, while others had the benefit of a final season, but all of these programs have broadcast their last scenes at some point in the last twelve months or will do so soon.

Which television programs are coming to a close or nearing their end? Here's an overview of the sitcoms and dramas that have finished or are going to end soon. We'll also investigate the television programs that are about to be terminated or have been renewed for the time being.

Arcane

Status: Renewed

Seasons: 1

Est. Production Cost: $90 to 100 million per season  

It's official! The series inspired by League of Legends is getting another season. It took six years to make the first one, so it won't be finished soon, but it'll be worth it when it comes out!

Westworld

Status: Ended

Seasons: 4

Est. Production Cost: $25 million (pilot)

After their fourth installment, the widely acclaimed sci-fi television show Westworld concluded. This dystopian, riveting show enthralled viewers for a prolonged period, but it will not be continuing into a fifth season.

The Late Late Show With James Corden

Status: Ending

Seasons: 8

Est. Production Cost: Unspecified

James Corden just agreed to extend his contract for one more year, but it looks like the talk show is coming to a close. After the summer in 2023, James Corden will no longer be hosting The Late Late Show. Therefore, the show will be finished.

Conan

Status: Canceled

Seasons: 11

Est. Production Cost: $4.8 million per episode

Following eleven years of broadcasting, the talk show is shutting down. Even though the show will be finished, Conan O'Brian is not stopping his career. It is anticipated that he will transition from TBS to HBO Max in order to host his own variety program.

Euphoria

Status: Renewed

Seasons: 2

Est. Production Cost: $11 million per episode

Be prepared for the return of the famous show starring Zendaya. Follow Rue and her associates as they continue to confront their personal struggles.

Star Trek: Picard

Status: Ending

Seasons: 2

Est. Production Cost: $8-9 million per episode

The much anticipated comeback of the beloved Star Trek captain Jean-Luc Picard has come to a close. Although it was highly acclaimed by reviewers, it appears to have not been as well-received by longtime Star Trek followers. The third and final season of Star Trek: Picard is due to debut in 2023.

A.P. Bio

Status: Canceled

Seasons: 4  

A.P. Bio, which was broadcast on NBC, was given another opportunity to be seen on Peacock. Unfortunately, after the fourth season, it appears that Peacock is also stopping the show.

The Mandalorian

Status: Renewed

Seasons: 2

Est. Production Cost: $100 million per season

Disney+ has formally declared that The Mandalorian will be back for a third season. The series will make its comeback in the start of 2023. It is uncertain where the character Din Djarin will journey after his appearance in The Book of Boba Fett.

Hell’s Kitchen

Status: Renewed

Seasons: 21

Est. Production Cost: $1 million per episode

Once more, Gordon Ramsey's famed food preparation challenge show has been granted an additional season. Contestants will have the opportunity to vie for the grand prize of owning their own eatery. Nevertheless, it's never about who can cook the best, but who can handle the most pressure.

Doctor Who

Status: Renewed

Seasons: 13

Est. Production Cost: $5 million per episode (later seasons)

It was not unexpected that the popular science fiction series "Doctor Who" will continue for another season. The current character of the Doctor is portrayed by Jodie Whittaker.

American Ninja Warrior

Status: Renewed

Seasons: 14

Est. Production Cost: $2 million per episode

Be prepared for another thrilling season of American Ninja Warrior. Viewers always enjoy the rapid movement of parkour, and they are always curious to see who triumphs in the contest.

The Boys

Status: Renewed

Seasons: 3

Est. Production Cost: $11.2 million per episode

Before the conclusion of the third season of The Boys, it was announced that a fourth season would be produced. Presently, the show is worsening. Homelander's followers are becoming more extreme and he has Ryan firmly under his control. Additionally, Butcher's situation is far from alright. It is possible that this season will be the last.

Archer

Status: Renewed

Seasons: 13

Est. Production Cost: $100,000 per episode

Be prepared for more secret agent shenanigans from Archer. FXX has given the grown-up cartoon a 14th season. Following being compelled to work for their sly adversary Fabian and the IIA, Archer and friends have at last succeeded in regaining their own group. With Lana as the leader of their fresh agency, it won't be long until we discover how this program will evolve.

The Walking Dead

Status: Ending

Seasons: 11

Est. Production Cost: $3.4 million per episode

After more than ten years, The Walking Dead is officially finishing. AMC verified that the renowned zombie show will be done after a gigantic two-year 11th season, which has 24 episodes that will conclude in 2022. Supporters still have lots to anticipate: Numerous spinoffs, comprising one that is focused on Norman Reedus' character, Daryl, are already being planned.

Dancing With The Stars

Status: Renewed

Seasons: 31

Est. Production Cost: $1 million per episode

ABC's iconic dance show will be returning for an impressive thirtieth season, with Tyra Banks as host and Len Goodman, Derek Hough, Carrie Ann Inaba, and Bruno Tonioli as judges. This renewal has made Dancing with the Stars the third longest-running program on a broadcast network, behind only Survivor and The Amazing Race. However, it will now be available on Disney+ streaming service.

Squid Game

Status: Renewed

Seasons: 1

Est. Production Cost: $21.4 million (first season)

Rumors have been swirling concerning the renewal of the beloved South Korean thriller. Not long ago, a second season was actually declared. Nevertheless, since the series has a lengthy development sequence, it might be a while before the next season is available.

Shark Tank

Status: Renewed

Seasons: 14

Est. Production Cost: $1 million per episode

ABC has declared that the popular reality series Shark Tank will return for a thirteenth season. It has become one of the most popular programs on Friday evenings and its viewership is continuing to rise. As reported by Deadline, the most recent season has been the most well-viewed season in the last three years.

America’s Got Talent

Status: Unknown

Seasons: 17

Est. Production Cost: $10 million per season

Reality programs and contests are common on TV. Nonetheless, America's Got Talent hasn't been renewed for an additional season yet. It has not been canceled either. As an alternative, a sequel called America's Got Talent: Extreme has been green-lit for a second season.

Supernatural

Status: Ended

Seasons: 15

Est. Production Cost: $2 million per episode (later seasons)

After a large number of years being broadcast, the show that focused on two siblings with supernatural powers is now finished. After a lengthy run of 15 series, the most extended-lasting fantasy programme in the US is at an end.

Fauda

Status: Renewed

Seasons: 3

Est. Production Cost: $4 million per episode

The highly praised Israeli show is now ready to launch its fourth season. Netflix has made it accessible to viewers around the world, giving everyone the opportunity to enjoy this remarkable program.

The Good Doctor

Status: Renewed

Seasons: 5

Est. Production Cost: $75 million (season 4)

ABC gave The Good Doctor the go-ahead for a fifth series, which has already commenced. The medical drama was the first of ABC's scripted shows to get the okay for the 2021-22 season, but it's not clear yet if it will be given the thumbs up for a sixth.

The White Lotus

Status: Unknown

Seasons: 2

The White Lotus was a major success on HBO. It is a combination of drama and laughter, depicting the interactions between a group of travelers and the personnel at the hotel of the same name. For the upcoming season, there will be fresh characters and a new location for the White Lotus, yet it is not yet known if it will be renewed for a third season.

Shameless

Status: Ended

Number of Seasons: 11

Est. Production Cost: $2 million per episode

The narrative of the Gallagher Clan has come to an end, as the popular television show Shameless finished after 11 seasons. Even though the Hall of Shame clips were enough to satisfy avid viewers as they followed the characters' stories throughout the show, everything has been wrapped up.

Mixed-Ish

Status: Canceled

Seasons: 1

Est. Production Cost: $2-$3 million per episode

The ABC network has decided not to bring back the spinoff of Black-ish, Mixed-ish, for a third season, due to its subpar ratings in its second season, making it one of the least popular shows on the network this year.

The Irregulars

Status: Canceled

Seasons: 1

The show The Irregulars has been stopped by Netflix after one series. Set in historical London, it followed a group of young people who had difficulties and were tricked into tackling offenses for the bad Doctor Watson and his secret companion, the hard-to-find Sherlock Holmes.

NCIS

Status: Unknown

Seasons: 20

Est. Production Cost: $5 million per episode

NCIS is presently in a doubtful position concerning renewals. There had already been a lot of discussion as to whether or not it would be back for its twentieth season, so the likelihood of another comeback isn't as great. Despite this, the program has been a mainstay for the channel for more than 10 years and remains one of TV's most-viewed drama series.

100-Foot Wave

Status: Renewed

Seasons: 1

This documentary series is about Garrett McNamara. He initially went to Nazaré, Portugal with the aim of conquering a hundred foot high wave. Nevertheless, he ended up aiding the local individuals in transforming the town into a surfing tourist spot. It has been widely acclaimed by its lovers, and a second season of the show has been authorized to be aired on HBO.

Wahl Street

Status: Unknown

Seasons: 2

A docuseries about Mark Wahlberg, the actor and businessperson, is showing on HBO Max. It shows the difficulty Mark has in managing his acting job and his other companies. Although the reviews haven't been that great, it is not yet known if a new season will be produced.

High Maintenance

Status: Canceled

Seasons: 10 (4 on HBO)

Est. Production Cost: $1,000 per episode (early seasons)

HBO's comedy show revolving around marijuana has finished after four seasons. Approximately one year after the last season's conclusion, the network declared that the show has ended.

The creators of High Maintenance, Katja Blichfeld and Ben Sinclair, have decided to take a short break from their work to explore other ventures. HBO has expressed that they are excited to discover what these two come up with next.

What We Do in the Shadows

Status: Renewed

Seasons: 3

This humorous fake documentary follows a collection of vampires living their every day lives. Based off the movies of the same title from New Zealand, the show has been a huge hit since its launch. Its fourth season will be premiering on FX.

American Gods

Status: Canceled

Seasons: 3

Est. Production Cost: $10 million per season

The popular show American Gods on the Starz network has been canceled after three seasons. However, there could be a chance for its fans to get to see a proper ending. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the cable service is entertaining the option of either a movie or a limited event series to give closure to the Neil Gaiman novel adaptation.

This Is Us

Status: Final Season

Seasons: 6

Est. Production Cost: $2 million per episode

This Is Us will come to an end after its current airing sixth season. NBC offered the series a three-season renewal in 2019. At that time, show creator Dan Fogelman suggested that the sixth season would be the finale, with the conclusion of the series already planned out.

The Right Stuff

Status: Canceled

Seasons: 1

Disney+ has chosen not to continue with a second season of the space drama, The Right Stuff. Patrick J. Adams and Jake McDorman had been set to star in the show, which was initially intended to air on National Geographic before being moved to Disney+ last autumn. This is the initial scripted series that Disney+ has decided to abandon. In spite of this, Warner Bros. Television hopes to find a new home for the series with other networks.

Black-ish

Status: Ending

Seasons: 8

Est. Production Cost: $3 million per episode

Recently, the eighth and last season of Black-ish has begun showing. The creator and executive producer, Kenya Barris, announced the news on Twitter, expressing his gratitude for the show. Barris said, “This program has altered my life in countless ways and I am immensely pleased with the conversations we have started through it.”

Bless The Harts

Status: Canceled

Seasons: 2

Fox has decided to not renew the animated comedy series "Bless the Harts" for a third season due to low viewership in its second season. The show, which featured famous actors and actresses such as Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Jillian Bell, Ike Barinholtz and Kumail Nanjiani as voice actors, finished its second and final season in May 2021.

Don’t Be Tardy

Status: Canceled

Seasons: 8

Est. Production Cost: $27,000 per episode

Bravo has ended the show Don't Be Tardy after eight years. The show followed the life of Kim Zolciak-Biermann and her husband Kroy and their big family. Kim expressed her appreciation for the thirteen years she spent working with Bravo and NBC Universal in a statement: "The Biermann family is very thankful for their long relationship with Bravo and NBC Universal".

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

Status: Ending

Seasons: 19

Ellen DeGeneres has declared that her daytime chat program will finish in May after its 19th season. This resolution occurs when her contract will be up, and it comes after a chaotic year for the host and the show that got accused of an unhealthy work atmosphere in 2020.

Sex Education

Status: Renewed

Seasons: 4

The popular show "Sex Education" - starring Asa Butterfield and Gillian Anderson - has officially been renewed for a fourth season by Netflix. The show, which is a combination of funny, sad, and risque, has earned an excellent rating of 100% on the Tomatometer for its third season. Netflix made the announcement for this fourth season during their global fan event, TUDUM.

Better Call Saul

Status: Final Season

Seasons: 6

Est. Production Cost: $1.5 million per episode

The show Better Call Saul is coming back for a last stretch. AMC gave the go ahead to the series at the beginning of last year, but due to the coronavirus, filming only just started in March. The new season will be broadcast in April.

Call Your Mother

Status: Canceled

Seasons: 1

ABC has decided to end the family comedy series Call Your Mother. The series featured Kyra Sedgwick as a mother living in the Midwest who re-engages with her kids living in Los Angeles.

Kyra Sedgwick revealed the termination of the show on Twitter, suggesting that she was not content with ABC's management of the program. She wrote on Twitter "It's been really great having you with us each week, every other week or every two weeks! The way it was released was crazy!

Law & Order: Organized Crime

Status: Renewed

Seasons: 2

Detective Stabler is remaining in the Big Apple. NBC has decided to keep Law & Order: Organized Crime, which stars Chris Meloni as his renowned character from Law & Order: SVU. Reported by TVLine, the show's second season is likely to be composed of three sections with eight episodes each, bringing the total to 24. Furthermore, viewers can anticipate further interlinking with SVU.

American Idol

Status: Renewed

Seasons: 20

Est. Production Cost: $2 million per episode

ABC is reviving its rendition of American Idol for its fifth season. Although Ryan Seacrest, Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie are not officially contracted for the following season, all four are predicted to be back, as reported by Deadline.

South Park

Status: Renewed

Seasons: 25

Est. Production Cost: $1 million per episode

It has been confirmed that the popular show South Park will be returning for a 25th season on Comedy Central. Furthermore, 14 South Park movies are being produced to be released on Paramount+ with two of them scheduled to arrive in 2021.

HouseBroken

Status: Renewed

Seasons: 2

HouseBroken is one of the animated series being broadcast on FX at the moment. The show centers around a therapy pooch named Honey, who uses her knowledge of people's mental health issues to guide a bunch of animals in her neighborhood in therapy classes. Despite a relatively tepid reaction, the show has been given the thumbs up for a second season.

American Horror Stories

Status: Renewed

Seasons: 1

The popular offshoot from the successful anthology show American Horror Story has developed its own fanbase, even though the reviews have not been the greatest. The show American Horror Stories has been granted a second season and will be continuing its run on FX.

B Positive

Status: Renewed

Seasons: 2

The hit series B Positive has come back for a second installment on CBS. The show, starring Thomas Middleditch and Annaleigh Ashford, follows the story of a recently divorced father who must search for a kidney giver. Miraculously, a female acquaintance from his past offers to be the donor, leading to an unexpected connection between them.

United States Of Al

Status: Renewed

Seasons: 2

The USA series "United States of Al" is back for its sophomore season. Adhir Kalyan and Parker Young are the stars of the show which is centered on the relationship between a Marine veteran having difficulty adapting to regular life in Ohio and the translator who was with his team in Afghanistan and has newly come to the US to begin a fresh life.

Resident Alien

Status: Renewed

Seasons: 2

All sci-fi lovers, rejoice! SyFy has just given the go-ahead for a second season of the popular drama series Resident Alien, featuring Alan Tudyk. This confirmation came shortly before the Season One finale. The show has had amazing ratings, so the renewal should come as no surprise. According to Deadline, Resident Alien's first season was the most watched new drama series on cable in the past year.

Blue Bloods

Status: Renewed

Seasons: 12

Est. Production Cost: $1 million per episode

Tom Selleck's show is still very popular. In December 2020, the 11th season of the long-running drama started up, although there had been some doubt due to ongoing contract talks. The 12th season is still ongoing, but it is not clear yet what will happen after it ends.