When Netflix's first self-commissioned original series—House of Cards—was released in 2013, nobody could have guessed that the streaming site would become the king of content just six years later. And yet, in 2018 alone, Netflix spent a staggering $12.04 billion on original content for its nearly 150 million subscribers worldwide, according to Variety.
Of course, with hundreds of shows on its roster, Netflix has had some serious misses—and even some of its biggest shows have had to come to an end eventually. We've taken a look back at all of the canceled Netflix shows—from long-running hits like Orange Is the New Black, to controversial kills like Sense8, to the shows you probably never knew existed, like the one where Tony Danza and Josh Groban play father and son. (This list doesn't include miniseries, as they have a predetermined end; shows that were canceled by outside sources, i.e. not Netflix; and, of course, programs that are set to return.) Without further ado, here are the 105 shows buried in Netflix's graveyard. May they rest in peace.
Number of seasons: 1
When it was canceled: Unclear
Created by former Wired editor-in-chief Scott Dadich, Abstract: The Art of Design was a docuseries highlighting artists in various fields of design. The first and only season debuted in February 2017 and profiled eight different masters in their respective fields, ranging from a shoe designer to an automobile expert. Though it's unclear why, Netflix chose not to renew the docuseries following its debut season.
Number of seasons: 6
When it was canceled: January 2018
After being introduced in the Shrek film franchise and getting a 2011 spin-off movie, lovable feline Puss in Boots got his very own Netflix series titled The Adventures of Puss in Boots in January 2015. With Eric Bauza stepping in for Antonio Banderas to voice the titular character, the show followed the footwear-clad cat's quest to protect his previously hidden village of San Lorenzo. Though it had a commendable six-season run, the Puss in Boots Facebook page confirmed that the January 2018 finale was the show's end.
Number of seasons: 1
When it was canceled: October 2018
All About the Washington followed husband-and-wife duo Joey and Justine Washington (played by real life couple Joseph "Rev Run" Simmons and Justine Simmons). The premise of the sitcom was simple: With Joey retired from the hip-hop game, Justine decides to pursue a career. Critics weren't amused when the comedy launched in August 2018, with Jacob Oller of Paste saying "the leads are dull and the lines they shout are either monotonous dad jokes, simple plot points, or loving reconciliations (after no major drama has occurred)." In October 2018, Netflix pulled the plug after just one season.
Number of seasons: 6
When it was canceled: Unclear
All Hail King Julien is a prequel to the Madagascar movie franchise that Robert Lloyd of The Los Angeles Times notes "delivers on all the important accounts." The show debuted on Netflix in December 2014 and wrapped up in December 2017, running for six seasons. (Well, technically five plus a special installment called All Hail King Julien: Exiled.)
Number of seasons: 2
When it was canceled: October 2018
Who would have guessed that a mockumentary series about sleuthy teens on a mission to figure out who's drawing penises on cars could be so riveting? And yet, this satire was described by Lloyd of The Los Angeles Times as a "perfectly proportioned pastiche" of true crime documentaries. The Peabody Award-winning show debuted in September 2017, but it was sadly canceled in October 2018, just a month after the second season dropped.
Number of seasons: 1
When it was canceled: Unclear
This co-production between Japan's Fuji Television and Netflix is a coming-of-age series set at a small high-class lingerie design house in Tokyo's Ginza district called Emotion. It centers around Mayuko Tokita (Mirei Kiritani), a new employee who is struggling to find a place at Emotion—so basically, it's The Devil Wears Prada but for the lingerie industry. The first and only season of this show debuted in December 2015, leaving fellow fashionistas to wonder what would or could have happened between Mayuko and the head of Emotion, Mayumi Nanjo (Mao Daichi).
Number of seasons: 2
When it was canceled: Unclear
A co-production between Netflix and Canada's Citytv, Between stars Jennette McCurdy as a pastor's pregnant teen daughter who lives in a small town with a mysterious disease that kills everyone over the age of 22. Launching in May 2015, the series ran for two seasons—and during its run, it didn't exactly win over critics. Margaret Lyons of Vulture wrote that "the dialogue on Between is horrendous, and the performances are not much better." Though Netflix hasn't announced the show's official cancelation, there haven't been any updates or new episodes since 2016.
Number of seasons: 1
When it was canceled: Unclear
Based on the Japanese manga of the same name, Blazing Transfer Students follows seven transfer students—all named Kakeru—who start at a high school run by a mysterious headmaster. Why are they there? That's the question the first and only season, released on Netflix in November 2017, set out to answer to little avail.
Number of seasons: 3
When it was canceled: September 2016
With an all-star cast including Kyle Chandler, Ben Mendelsohn, and Linda Cardellini, Bloodline follows a family forced to face their past secrets and scars when the black sheep of their brood returns home to the Florida Keys. The show earned five Emmy nominations, with Mendelsohn even winning one in 2016. Despite its critical success, however, Netflix decided not to renew the show for a fourth season in September of that same year. Its end is likely tied to the fact that Florida opted to discontinue giving out tax incentives for projects filmed in the state.
Number of seasons: 1
When it was canceled: Unclear
Based on the Australian children's book series of the same name, Bottersnikes and Gumbles made its way over to the U.S. via Netflix in 2016. Evidently, the show was just a bit too Aussie for American viewers—after just one season, Netflix decided not to renew the cartoon for a second go-around.
Number of seasons: 1
When it was canceled: August 2018
The Break with Michelle Wolf, featuring former The Daily Show correspondent Michelle Wolf in charge, debuted on Netflix in May 2018 and ran through July 2018 with one episode released per week. Netflix chose not to move forward with more episodes in August 2018, ultimately deciding that the show's viewership just wasn't strong enough.
Number of seasons: 1
When it was canceled: Unclear
Buddy Thunderstruck is a stop-motion series that follows its titular truck-racing dog through some pretty crazy adventures in the town of Greasepit. The first and only season dropped on Netflix in March 2017 and the show hasn't returned to take a victory lap since.
Number of seasons: 2
When it was canceled: Unclear
Care Bears and Cousins is just one of the many series out there following the beloved multi-colored bears with emblems on their stomachs. The "Care Bear Cousins" were a little different from the original characters created in 1983, however, because they weren't bears at all, but various other animals. These forest creatures saw themselves in the spotlight for two seasons on Netflix, the first of which dropped in November 2015 and the second a year later.
Number of seasons: 1
When it was canceled: Unclear
Chasing Cameron is a reality series following the life of Vine star Cameron Dallas. Its first and only season premiered on Netflix in December 2016—and while Dallas said in January 2017 that there would "for sure" be a second season, there has been no word from Netflix on the show's future. Perhaps that's for the best, as Kevin O'Keeffe of Mic wrote that Dallas's "hesitance to let go of control makes Chasing Cameron a far worse show than it could have been." Plus, you know, Vine is dead.
Number of seasons: 1
When it was canceled: Unclear
A spin-off of the flagship Chef's Table—which recently debuted its sixth season on Netflix—Chef's Table: France seems to be a one-and-done thing. While the original earned Emmy nominations and accolades from the James Beard Foundation, the French-focused offering hit Netflix in September 2016 and we haven't been served another course since.
Number of seasons: 2
When it was canceled: October 2017
Following the success of her E! series Chelsea Lately, Netflix decided to cash in on the Chelsea Handler business, giving the comedienne a new show simply titled Chelsea. The streaming site's first foray into talk shows debuted in May 2016 and ran for two seasons.
However, Handler decided to step away from the series so that she could focus on activism and become "a more knowledgeable and engaged citizen." Though the final episode of Chelsea dropped in December 2017, Handler teased a continued partnership with Netflix, outlining a documentary that would have her "engage with people I don't talk with enough—people of different ethnicities, religions, and political philosophies."
Number of seasons: 1
When it was canceled: January 2016
Chelsea Does was a docuseries that gave Handler an opportunity to tackle the important subjects she cared about. Each of the four episodes explored a different topic: marriage, Silicon Valley, racism, and drugs. The show launched in January 2016 to overall favorable reviews—and while a second season is totally plausible, it seems as though Handler has put the effort on pause while pursuing other passions.
Number of seasons: 4
When it was canceled: October 2018
Netflix's first Spanish-language original series, Club de Cuervos (translated to Club of Crows), centers around the made-up football club Cuervos FC in the fictional city of Nuevo Toledo, Mexico. The show's first season premiered in August 2015 and was a hit right off the bat, earning it three more. In October 2018, however, star Luis Gerardo Méndez revealed on Instagram that the fourth season, which dropped in January 2019, would be the show's last.
Number of seasons: 1
When it was canceled: Unclear
First appearing as an AOL series in 2016, Coach Snoop was remade for Netflix and follows Snoop Dogg as he strives to help at-risk kids through the Snoop Youth Football League (SYFL), a nonprofit after-school program the rapper founded in 2005. "When you think of Snoop Dogg, the first term that comes to mind probably isn't 'leader,'" Josh Sorokach of Decider wrote, "but Coach Snoop will give you an appreciation for the singer-songwriter's commendable charitable endeavors." The only season made by the streaming site came out in February 2018 and there's been no talk of making more.
Number of seasons: 1
When it was canceled: Unclear
The Confession Tapes' first and only season focuses on six cases of possible false confessions that led to murder convictions. Each case presents an alternative view of how the crime could have happened and the show has experts weighing in on it all. Though the docuseries did have a small but devout fan base, there haven't been more episodes of The Confession Tapes since it first dropped in September 2017.
Number of seasons: 1
When it was canceled: April 2019
The animated series The Curious Creations of Christine McConnell stars Christine McConnell as an artist and baker living in a mansion full of monsters and ghosts. It's a combination of DIY and scripted reality, featuring everything from a goth take on The Jim Henson Company's famous muppets to a ghost portrayed by Dita Von Teese. The first and only season hit Netflix in October 2018—perfect for the spooky Halloween season. But despite a perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes and critics like Helen Rosner of The New Yorker calling it "beautiful, morbid, bizarre, and raunchy," the show was ultimately canceled in April 2019.
Number of seasons: 3
When it was canceled: November 2018
Daredevil, one of many shows to bring the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) to Netflix, stars Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock, a blind lawyer by day and the titular masked vigilante by night. After three seasons, Netflix canned Daredevil in November 2018—but it will likely return on Disney+, the upcoming streaming service that will feature content from Disney properties like Marvel and Star Wars. The platform is set to launch on November 12th.
Number of seasons: 4
When it was canceled: July 2017
While Dawn of the Croods never officially got the axe from Netflix, executive producer Brendan Hay said in July 2017 that the fourth season would "most likely" be the last—and we haven't heard from the Croods or its creators since. The series, which takes place before the events of the 2013 DreamWorks film The Croods, follows the prehistoric family as they interact with friends and foes alike. Its first season launched in December 2015 and its last in July 2017.
Number of seasons: 4
When it was canceled: March 2019
Part of the Degrassi franchise originally created in 1979, Degrassi: Next Class ran for four seasons on Netflix, the first of which debuted in January 2016. Like other iterations of the show, it features a large ensemble cast of students at the Degrassi Community School facing many coming-of-age challenges, usually of the taboo nature. One of the show's producers, Stefan Brogren, confirmed that it was canceled back in March 2019 when he tweeted that Degrassi: Next Class "ended too soon."
Number of seasons: 2
When it was canceled: December 2017
Based on the Douglas Adams novel of the same name, Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency was created by Max Landis and was a co-production between BBC America and Netflix. Starring Samuel Barnett as the titular character with Elijah Wood and Jade Eshete as his trusty sidekicks, this show saw two seasons in 2016 and 2017 before being canceled in December 2017, much to the dismay of outraged fans.
Number of seasons: 1
When it was canceled: February 2018
Disjointed stars legendary actress Kathy Bates as a cannabis enthusiast running a dispensary in Los Angeles. Ruth employs her son and a team of "budtenders" to help run the shop, but she runs into some trouble along the way. The first 10 episodes premiered in August 2017 and the latter 10 episodes in January 2018, only for the show to be canceled the following month.
Number of seasons: 2
When it was canceled: Unclear
Crime docuseries Dope gives viewers a various array of perspectives on the war on drugs, from dealers, users, and even the police. The show had two seasons on Netflix—one in December 2017 and one in April 2018—and we haven't heard anything else about it since.
Number of seasons: 6 (on Netflix)
When it was canceled: Unclear
Set in the same world as the How to Train Your Dragon film trilogy, DreamWorks Dragons had eight seasons in total: two on Cartoon Network and six on Netflix. The Netflix run, subtitled Race to the Edge, first premiered in June 2015 and it ended in February 2018. The show features the same voice cast as the movies—including Jay Baruchel and America Ferrera—and puts the beloved Toothless front and center. When the film trilogy wrapped up in early 2019, so too did the rest of the franchise.
Number of seasons: 3
When it was canceled: August 2018
Created, written, and directed by Joe Swanberg, Easy follows an intertwined groups of friends in Chicago who fumble through the modern complications of love, sex, and everything associated with the romantic adventures of our times. The ensemble series appeared on Netflix in September 2016 and, in August 2018, Easy was renewed for a third and final season (which dropped in May 2019). All three seasons have earned praise from critics, with Stuart Heritage of The Guardian noting that it's "a good show, sometimes bordering on great."
Number of seasons: 1 (on Netflix)
When it was canceled: June 2018
El Chapo recounts the rise and fall of Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán (played by Marco de la O), the infamous Mexican drug lord and cartel leader. The first two seasons debuted on Univision, with Netflix picking it up in June 2017. Just before the third season hit Netflix in July 2018, it was announced that it would be the last for the series.
Number of seasons: 1
When it was canceled: Unclear
Estocolmo is an Argentine police procedural about a human trafficking ring. The creators said they had written a second season but would only produce it should the first get a positive reaction—and since we never saw a Season 2, you can guess how those reviews looked.
Number of seasons: 5
When it was canceled: September 2017
Created by toy company Mattel, the Netflix series Ever After High was just one branch of the brand's Ever After High line that also includes movies, books, and, of course, dolls. The fantasy show ran for five seasons on the streaming site—the first launching in November 2013 and the last in October 2016—before Mattel revealed on Twitter that it had been canceled.
Number of seasons: 1
When it was canceled: April 2018
Set in the real-life town of Boring, Oregon, in the mid-1990s, Everything S***! follows a group of teens going through the normal ups and downs of high school. The first season debuted in February 2018 and—despite getting a pretty positive reaction from critics—Netflix canceled it in April 2018, just two months later.
Number of seasons: 2
When it was canceled: Unclear
Created by Will Arnett and Mark Chappell, Flaked follows a recovering alcoholic and self-help guru named Chip (Arnett) after an accident completely changes his life. Though the show released two seasons in March 2016 and June 2017, critics never quite fell in love—and while it has not officially been canceled, there has been word on Flaked's status in years.
Number of seasons: 1
When it was canceled: February 2019
Across 20 episodes released in three separate batches throughout 2018, Follow This quite literally follows BuzzFeed News reporters as they explore different timely topics. Unlike the Vox series Explained—which was renewed for a second season after its first season debuted in 2018—Follow This was not renewed for a second season.
Number of seasons: 2
When it was canceled: February 2019
This star-studded comedy series, featuring Cobie Smulders, Keegan-Michael Key, Fred Savage, and Billy Eichner, debuted on Netflix in July 2017. It received mixed reviews when it came out, but Netflix still gave Friends From College a second season, which launched in January 2019. Shortly after its premiere, however, the streaming site finally dropped the axe.
Number of seasons: 5
When it was canceled: January 2019
Fans of Full House had a lot to be excited about when Netflix decided to create a sequel to the series that originally aired from 1987 to 1995. Fuller House focuses on D.J. (Candace Cameron Bure) who is now living with her kids in the same San Francisco home she grew up in alongside sister Stephanie (Jodie Sweetin) and best friend Kimmy (Andrea Barber). Much of the original cast—Bob Saget, John Stamos, Dave Coulier, and Lori Loughlin—returns in some capacity, though Mary-Kate Olsen and Ashley Olsen, who alternated the role of Michelle Tanner, opted not to resurface.
This nostalgia-fest premiered in February 2016, with Maureen Ryan of Variety writing that "there is some real affection that sneaks through, but much of it is too obviously and laboriously manufactured." The fifth and final season is set to debut sometime in late 2019.
Number of seasons: 1
When it was canceled: May 2017
Set in the late 1970s in the Bronx, The Get Down follows the rise of hip-hop and disco music through the eyes of a group of teens. Though critics praised the show when the first half of Season 1 debuted in August 2016, the show was canceled in May 2017, just a month after the second part dropped. (Also, Christina Aguilera's original song for the series, "Telepathy," is worth a listen.)
Number of seasons: 1
When it was canceled: June 2017
Based on Sophia Amoruso's autobiography of the same name, Girlboss tells the story of how the fashion mogul created her company, Nasty Gal. The first and only season hit Netflix in April 2017 and the show was canceled just a few months later in June 2017. It didn't help that Girlboss didn't get much critical support, with Jennifer Wright of The New York Post writing that it "may be fun, and there's a lot of fashion in it, but the show is nothing but a disservice to feminism."
Number of seasons: 1
When it was canceled: Unclear
Girls Incarcerated is a docuseries that follows teen inmates in Madison Juvenile Correctional Facility in Indiana. Though the streaming site hasn't officially canceled the show, which debuted in March 2018, the fact that the institution where the girls were housed closed its doors in 2017 doesn't bode well for future seasons.
Number of seasons: 1
When it was canceled: November 2018
The Good Cop, based on an Israeli series, stars Tony Danza and Josh Groban as an unlikely father-son duo. The show hit Netflix in September 2018, with Brian Lowry of CNN saying "it isn't a bad show, but such a weightless one as to feel pretty disposable." Netflix agreed, canceling it in November 2018 after just one season.
Number of seasons: 2
When it was canceled: Unclear
Good Morning Call had two seasons on Netflix, one of which hit the streaming site in May 2016 and the other in November 2017. Based on the manga written by Yue Takasuka, the series follows a high school girl named Nao Yoshikawa who shares an apartment with the most popular guy in school, though nobody can know. While Netflix hasn't officially canceled or renewed it, the fact that we haven't seen more episodes in years can't be good news.
Number of seasons: 1
When it was canceled: August 2017
Gypsy stars Naomi Watts as Jean Holloway, a psychologist who secretly infiltrates the private lives of patients. Unfortunately, critics were not kind to the show when it debuted, with Ryan of Variety writing that the "predictable drama … seems less necessary with every minute that ticks by." With a reception like that, it's no surprise that Netflix decided to pull the plug just a few months after the show dropped in June 2017.
Number of seasons: 2
When it was canceled: Unclear
Based on the Australian teen show H2O: Just Add Water, Netflix's H2O: Mermaid Adventures had two seasons: one in May 2015 and one in July 2015. The animated series borrows the story of the live-action source material, following three teenage girls who stumble upon an ancient cave and undergo transformations that completely change their lives. Netflix has yet to confirm or deny whether these mermaids will live to swim another day, but their future seems dismal since it's been four years.
Number of seasons: 2
When it was canceled: December 2017
Co-created by and starring Colleen Ballinger as her YouTube character Miranda Sings, Haters Back Off follows the fictitious performer—who is self-obsessed, overconfident, and pretty much untalented—as she seeks fame online. The series debuted in October 2016, and its second season was released in October 2017. But it was officially canceled in December of that year. Critics weren't exactly fans, with Matt Roush of TV Insider writing, "I took the show's title as permission to stop watching after one episode."
Number of seasons: 3
When it was canceled: September 2014
Based on the Brian McGreevy novel of the same name, Hemlock Grove focuses on wealthy heir Roman (Bill Skarsgård) and newcomer Peter (Landon Liboiron) as they set out to discover who—or what—is behind the recent string of brutal murders in their Pennsylvania town. All the while, they must keep their own dark secrets. (Spoiler alert: They're secretly werewolves.)
When the first season of Hemlock Grove launched in April 2013, critics didn't exactly howl over it, with Tom Gliatto of People praising its "languid, dreamlike beauty," but also noting that "horror fans may be less patient." Nearly a year before its third season hit Netflix in October 2015, it was announced that those episodes would mark the end of the show.
Number of seasons: 1
When it was canceled: Unclear
Based on the book of the same name, Hibana: Spark follows two friends pursuing a career in stand-up. Though it earned positive reviews when its first season was released in June 2016, there's been no word about the series returning to the streaming site.
Number of seasons: 4
When it was canceled: Unclear
This children's series is based on the 2007 book The True Meaning of Smekday and the subsequent 2015 movie it inspired, Home. The animated show follows the friendship between a girl named Tip Tucci and an alien named Oh, living on a version of Earth populated by humans and aliens alike. The Netflix cartoon ran for four seasons, kicking off in July 2016 and wrapping up its fourth season in July 2018. Its future is still up in the air—but since it's been nearly a year since the show's last season, the outlook is not so good.
Number of seasons: 6
When it was canceled: October 2017
Adapted from a BBC miniseries and Michael Dobbs' novel of the same name, House of Cards was Netflix's first big venture into original programming. The show stars Kevin Spacey and Robin Wright as Frank and Claire Underwood, a dynamic political duo from South Carolina who've set their sights set on running the country via whatever means necessary. The series ran for six seasons from 2013 to 2018 and it was the first original streaming series to receive major Emmy nominations, ultimately winning seven.
In October 2017, Netflix announced that House of Cards would come to an end. For the show's final season, following's Spacey removal due to sexual misconduct allegations, Wright took over as the central figure.
Number of seasons: 2
When it was canceled: October 2018
Like Daredevil, Iron Fist is another Marvel show made for Netflix that was canceled in October 2018 as the streaming service rid itself of MCU projects ahead of the launch of Disney+. The show debuted in March 2017 and, despite being bashed for whitewashing, it was renewed. The second season dropped in September 2018, earning a bit more praise, but its fate was ultimately sealed.
Number of seasons: 3
When it was canceled: February 2019
Jessica Jones is perhaps the most successful of all the MCU offerings on Netflix. The series stars Krysten Ritter as the titular detective who grapples with the pressure of sometimes being a super strong superhero. It first dropped in November 2015 and, despite critical acclaim, was canceled by Netflix in February 2019, with the yet-to-be-released Season 3 confirmed to be its last… for Netflix at least. For now, fans can look forward to one more adventure with this groundbreaking female character (and potentially more on Disney+).
Number of seasons: 1
When it was canceled: August 2018
Trying to capture the magic that was The Soup, Netflix gave Joel McHale a new talk show aptly titled The Joel McHale Show with Joel McHale. A total of 19 episodes were ordered for the first season, which launched in February 2018 and featured different celebrity guests each installment. Thanks to low viewership and a less than positive reception, it was ultimately canceled in August 2018.
Number of seasons: 1
When it was canceled: Unclear
Julie's Greenroom follows a woman named Miss Julie (Julie Andrews) who—with the help of a diverse group of "Greenies" (puppets built by The Jim Henson Company) and special guest stars—teaches performing arts. The 13-episode first season hit Netflix in March 2017 and features all-star cameos by the likes of Idina Menzel, Sara Bareilles, and Carol Burnett—just to name a few. Netflix has yet to bring it back for an encore—but since it's been two years, it seems Julie's Greenroom is a one-and-done series.
Number of seasons: 1 (on Netflix)
When it was canceled: Unclear
In June 2016, Netflix launched a third season of Justin Time, the Emmy-nominated animated children's series that saw its first two seasons air on Disney Jr.
Netflix's installment, called Justin Time GO!, centers on the titular young boy who travels throughout the world and history to learn life lessons, all via his epic imagination. Since we haven't heard a peep about new episodes, it's safe to assume Netflix put a stop to Justin's time.
Number of seasons: 1
When it was canceled: Unclear
Kantaro: The Sweet Tooth Salaryman, a co-production between Japan's TV Tokyo and Netflix, had just one season on Netflix in July 2017. Though viewers may be hankering for another helping, Netflix hasn't served one up since then.
Number of seasons: 3
When it was canceled: Unclear
This Australian animated series—which had three seasons on Netflix—encourages its young viewers to think outside the box and have fun. The streaming site has yet to officially renew or cancel the show, but there's been no word since 2017.
Number of seasons: 1 (on Netflix)
When it was canceled:
Based on the Danish TV series Forbrydelsen (translated as The Crime), The Killing saw three seasons on AMC before it was officially canceled by the network. However, Netflix ordered a fourth season to conclude the series, which was released in August 2014. But now, it's definitely dead.
Number of seasons: 2
When it was canceled: Unclear
The animated series Kong: King of the Apes had two seasons on Netflix: one in April 2016 and another in May 2018. While it was never officially canceled, the fact that Netflix hasn't mentioned it for more than a year isn't a good sign for the giant ape.
Number of seasons: 2
When it was canceled: January 2018
Based off of the life of Maria Bamford, Lady Dynamite is about a stand-up comedienne recovering from bipolar disorder. The show's second season hit Netflix in November 2017, but Lady Dynamite was canceled in January 2018, despite the fact that critics adored the series.
Number of seasons: 1
When it was canceled: Unclear
The singular season of LEGO Bionicle: The Journey of One was released in two batches on Netflix in 2016. The animated series chronicles the Toa, part-organic, part-machine beings with power over the elements. Nothing has officially been confirmed either way, but it seems this children's series has seen its final days.
Number of seasons: 1 (on Netflix)
When it was canceled: Unclear
LEGO Elves: Secrets of Elvendale began as a Disney Channel series in 2015, but moved over to Netflix in 2017. Unfortunately, though, fans haven't heard about it coming back for more episodes in two years—so the adventure is likely over.
Number of seasons: 2
When it was canceled: Unclear
Following five young female best friends on various animated adventures, LEGO Friends: The Power of Friendship had two seasons on Netflix in 2016. Since there has been no news, however, we shouldn't expect more.
Number of seasons: 3
When it was canceled: July 2015
Lilyhammer follows a former New York-based gangster (Steven Van Zandt) as he starts a new life in Norway. The series, which had three seasons on Netflix from January 2012 until December 2014, was canceled in July 2015. Van Zant tweeted, "#Lilyhammer RIP. Not my decision. Let's just say for now the business got too complicated."
Number of seasons: 3 (on Netflix)
When it was canceled: October 2017
After three successful seasons on A&E, the network canceled this Western crime series in August 2014. Netflix decided to pick Longmire up, keeping it going for another three seasons. The show was canceled permanently in October 2017 just before the final season was released to the world. Of the seasons on the streaming site, Roush of TV Insider noted that it was "stronger than ever, a startling and highly dramatic collision of the modern and mythic."
Number of seasons: 3
When it was canceled: December 2017
Love is a unique look at romantic relationships explored from both the male and female perspectives. In December 2017, Netflix announced that Season 3 of Love would be its last. In a statement, co-creator Judd Apatow called it "our sweetest, funniest season [that] ends our story in a beautiful way."
Number of seasons: 2 (on Netflix)
When it was canceled: Unclear
Lovesick—which follows a fellow who has to tell all of his past flings that he has an STD—aired its first season on Channel 4 in the U.K. in late 2014. When the network decided not to renew it, Netflix eventually picked it up for a second season, which debuted in November 2016, and later a third, which launched in January 2018. Though it hasn't officially been canceled, Digital Spy reported that it seemed as though "it could be done."
Number of seasons: 2
When it was canceled: October 2018
Luke Cage, another MCU series, stars Mike Colter as a former convict with superhuman strength and unbreakable skin. The series debuted in September 2016 and saw its last season launch in June 2018 before being canceled in October 2018. Again, though, don't be surprised if this Marvel show returns on Disney+ in the not-too-distant future.
Number of seasons: 2
When it was canceled: December 2016
Marco Polo focuses on the real-life Italian explorer's early years. Launching in December 2014, the series ran for two seasons until it was canceled exactly two years after it first debuted due to the fact that it reportedly lost Netflix $200 million. Ouch.
Number of seasons: 2
When it was canceled: May 2018
When Marseille premiered in May 2016, it was the first French language original production to come from Netflix. Unfortunately for French speakers, however, the show was canceled just a few months after the second season dropped in February 2018. Critics from the European country weren't fans, with Pierre Sérisier of Le Monde calling it an "industrial accident."
Number of seasons: 2
When it was canceled: Unclear
Created by Aziz Ansari and Alan Yang, Master of None follows Dev Shah (Ansari) throughout various romantic, professional, and cultural experiences in New York City. The series, which debuted in November 2015 and returned for a second season in May 2017, won three Emmy Awards as well as a Peabody Award—and yet, Ansari told Vulture in 2017, "I don't know if we're going to do a Season 3." On Netflix's behalf, head of original content Cindy Holland said in 2018 they "would be happy" for more "when Aziz is ready." Unfortunately, though, it's been two years since the last season and still nothing, so our hopes aren't high for this show.
Number of seasons: 1 (on Netflix)
When it was canceled: Unclear
Midnight Diner, based on the manga of the same name, focuses on the chef of a—you guessed it—midnight diner in Tokyo. Separate from the successful series that aired in Japan, Netflix produced and released one season in 2016, but there's been no word on the show since.
Number of seasons: 1
When it was canceled: Unclear
A co-production between Japan's TV Tokyo and Netflix, Million Yen Women centers on Shin, an unsuccessful novelist who has five beautiful and puzzling women move into his household. The series debuted on the streaming site stateside in August 2017, but we haven't heard anything about another season.
Number of seasons: 4
When it was canceled: Unknown
This animated children's series is based on the characters from The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends (and the 2014 film Mr. Peabody & Sherman). Chris Parnell and Max Charles lend their voices to the titular characters, who welcome historical figures as variety show guests. It launched on Netflix in October 2015 and ran for four seasons before it was ignominiously axed in April 2017.
Number of seasons: 1
When it was canceled: Unclear
Historical fantasy Korean series My Only Love Song follows Soo-jung, a conceited actress who believes that money can get you anywhere—that is, until she's transported back in time to 6th century Korea. While there, Soo-jung meets a man who changes her perspective. The first season aired on Netflix in June 2017 and we have yet to hear about a second.
Number of seasons: 3
When it was canceled: July 2018
Narcos is set in Columbia and largely focuses on the rise and fall of cocaine kingpin Pablo Escobar (portrayed by Wagner Moura). The first season debuted in August 2015 and the show was a hit; Netflix renewed it for a second, third, and fourth season. In July 2018, it was revealed that Season 4 would instead be a "reset" for a new original series, titled Narcos: Mexico. The spin-off is still going strong, with a second season expected for sometime later in 2019. But the original is long gone.
Number of seasons: 1
When it was canceled: Unclear
Inspired by Monkey, a short-lived Japanese cult hit that aired in 1979, The New Legends of Monkey only had one season—thus far, at least—which debuted in April 2018. The show follows a young monk searching for the lost scrolls of wisdom. In the world of Monkey, anything's possible—so a second season isn't totally out of the question, but it seems highly unlikely.
Number of seasons: 3
When it was canceled: March 2019
Netflix's One Day at a Time reimagined the original 1970s and '80s Norman Lear sitcom with a Cuban-American family (starring Rita Moreno as its matriarch). The series, which debuted in January 2019, was universally praised by critics for its depiction of mental illness (including PTSD), immigration, sexism, racism, and LGBTQ representation. The show continued on for two more seasons until Netflix called it quits in March 2019, shocking fans.
Number of seasons: 7
When it was canceled: October 2018
Based on the memoir of the same name by Piper Kerman, Orange Is the New Black follows a group of inmates at a women's prison in upstate New York. The show first premiered in July 2013 and has been a juggernaut for Netflix ever since. In October 2018, it was confirmed that the seventh season—which hits the streaming site in 2019—would be its last. So far, OITNB has received four Emmy wins and earned a Peabody Award. The series has been praised for its diversity, LGBTQ representation, and its tackling of issues like incarceration, prison privatization, and pure human connection—no matter who you are or where you come from.
Number of seasons: 3
When it was canceled: Unknown
The last time people had seen a show based on Popples toys was in 1986, but Netflix brought it back in 2015. The streaming site's version ran for three seasons—from October 2015 until July 2016—and then, poof, it just ended.
Number of seasons: 6
When it was canceled: Unclear
Set in the fictional city Maywood Glen, California, children's series Project MC2 is centered around the STEM fields: science, technology, engineering, and math. It follows a government organization called NOV8 (pronounced "innovate"), a secret group made up of female operatives—including Danica McKellar—who protect the world. The first part was released in August 2015 and the sixth part dropped in November 2017—and that was the last time we heard about Project MC2, which might mean it's a mission accomplished.
Number of seasons: 2
When it was canceled: February 2019
Starring Jon Bernthal as Frank Castle, better known as the titular vengeful vigilante, The Punisher was spun off from Daredevil, making its debut in November 2017. Just a month after the second season launched in January 2019, it was canceled by Netflix—like all the other MCU offerings. Time will tell if this one will have a second life on Disney+.
Number of seasons: 1
When it was canceled: Unclear
Rapture is a docuseries featuring groundbreaking recording artists—like Logic and Nas—sharing their life stories and discussing hip-hop's impact on global culture. The first season, which dropped in March 2018, was met with mixed reviews. There has yet to be an announcement for more episodes, but while it's not impossible, it's also highly unlikely.
Number of seasons: 2
When it was canceled: Unclear
Real Rob had two seasons on Netflix, the first launching in December 2015 and the second in September 2017. The sitcom, created by and starring Rob Schneider, follows the Schneider family, including the comedian's real-life wife, Patricia Schneider, and daughter, Miranda Scarlett Schneider. Though it has not yet been canceled or renewed, don't hold your breath waiting for a third season. Critics ripped the series apart, with Mike Hale of The New York Times asking what it was doing on the streaming site, "besides bringing down the curve?"
Number of seasons: 1
When it was canceled: February 2019
Requiem, a co-production between Netflix and the BBC, is a supernatural thriller that had one season on the streaming site, which dropped in March 2018. It centers on Matilda Grey, a professional cellist whose life is upended after her mother commits suicide. Rifling through her late mother's possessions, Grey finds evidence connecting her mother to a decades-cold disappearance of a little girl—and thus begins the mystery. Though the program was relatively well-received, it was reported in February 2019 that Requiem would not be returning for a second season.
Number of seasons: 2
When it was canceled: Unclear
Loosely based on the comics of the same name, Netflix's Richie Rich is about a wealthy boy who finds a way to turn vegetables into a clean energy source and is now a trillionaire. It had two seasons—one in February 2015 and one in May 2015—and Netflix hasn't spoken about it since.
Number of seasons: 3
When it was canceled: April 2019
Featuring the dynamic duo of Drew Barrymore and Timothy Olyphant, Santa Clarita Diet perfectly blends comedy and horror. The show, which debuted on Netflix in February 2017, follows a married couple whose idyllic suburban life is completely turned upside down when Barrymore's character becomes a human-flesh-craving zombie. Soon after the third season dropped, Netflix turned the undead series actually dead in April 2019 (despite, interestingly enough, Santa Clarita Diet improving its Rotten Tomatoes score each season—from 78 percent to 89 percent to 100 percent).
Number of seasons: 2
When it was canceled: June 2017
Of all the shows on this list, Sense8 potentially had—and still has—the most devoted fanbase. Created by Lana and Lilly Wachowski (the siblings behind The Matrix trilogy, Jupiter Ascending, Cloud Atlas), the series follows eight strangers from around the world who suddenly become mentally and emotionally linked, a term known as "sensates." It debuted in June 2015 and was praised for its portrayal of politics, identity, sexuality, gender, and religion—specifically earning the LGBTQ community's embrace. Unfortunately, in June 2017, just a month after the second season dropped, the streaming site canceled the GLAAD Media Award-winning series. After outrage from fans, a two-and-a-half-hour series finale was produced, later released in June 2018.
Number of seasons: 3
When it was canceled: March 2018
It took Netflix's adaptation three seasons to get through its source material, the 13 A Series of Unfortunate Events novels. The series, which launched in January 2017, follows the Baudelaire children, who are left orphaned after the deaths of their parents (Will Arnett and Cobie Smulders). They're on the run from the wicked Count Olaf (Neil Patrick Harris), a master of disguise, who is after their family fortune. All three seasons earned praise from critics, but in March 2018, Harris confirmed that Season 3—which debuted in January 2019—would be its last.
Number of seasons: 1
When it was canceled: April 2018
Not even an Emmy win for star Regina King could save Seven Seconds. The series, which was based on the Russian film The Major, follows the investigation of the death of a young black boy. Seven Seconds launched in February 2018 and, just a few short months later, Netflix canceled it, despite the show receiving mostly positive reviews from critics.
Number of seasons: 1
When it was canceled: Unclear
Shot in the Dark follows a group of Los Angeles stringers—freelance journalists, photographers, and videographers—who contribute reports, photos, and videos to news organizations on a regular basis. The first (and so far only) season hit Netflix in November 2017. Unfortunately, it doesn't seem as though another season will be coming anytime soon.
Number of seasons: 3
When it was canceled: April 2019
Children's animated series Skylanders Academy centers on Spyro the Dragon (voiced by Justin Long—with Jason Ritter as the "dark" version) fighting to defend his home. The show ran for three seasons on Netflix, from October 2016 through September 2018. In April 2019, it was announced that the project had been canceled.
Number of seasons: 1 (on Netflix)
When it was canceled: February 2014
After airing for five seasons on Cartoon Network, it was announced that Star Wars: The Clone Wars would move to Netflix for its sixth and final season at the beginning of 2014. Netflix only had the series for one season, but The Clone Wars is not gone forever! At San Diego Comic-Con, in July 2018, it was announced that the show would return with new episodes on Disney+ (and a trailer was released at the Star Wars Celebration in April 2019).
Number of seasons: 1
When it was canceled: December 2018
Super Drags follows the adventures of three friends who work in a department store but also happen to be drag queen superheroes—Donizete (AKA Scarlet Carmesim), Patrick (AKA Lemon Chiffon), and Ralph (AKA Safira Cyan)—protecting the LGBTQ community. (Yes, it's animated.) The first—and only—season, consisting of five episodes, launched in November 2018 with the series reportedly getting the axe the following month.
Number of seasons: 2
When it was canceled: Unclear
Based on the Edgar Rice Burroughs novel Tarzan of the Apes, Tarzan and Jane had two seasons on Netflix, released in January 2017 and October 2018. The animated shows tells the story of Jane Porter (Rebecca Shoichet), a city girl, and Tarzan (Giles Panton), a boy who survives a plane crash and ends up with supernatural powers. The two go to great lengths to protect the jungle from outside threats. There's always a chance it could return, but the jury is still out.
Number of seasons: 3
When it was canceled: February 2019
The first and second seasons of Travelers were just co-productions for Netflix, but the streaming site solely took over for the third—and final—season. Set hundreds of years in the future, the series follows the world's surviving humans who discover how to send consciousness back through time and into people from the 21st century, all in an effort to change the course of history. Star Eric McCormack confirmed that a fourth season wouldn't be happening in February 2019, tweeting that Travelers "is complete."
Number of seasons: 3
When it was canceled: April 2018
Created by Guillermo del Toro, Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia follows the story of James Lake Jr. (voiced by the late Anton Yelchin and later Emile Hirsch), a teen who finds a mysterious realm filled with trolls, courtesy of an amulet. The first season debuted in December 2016, and the third season—its last—launched in May 2018.
Number of seasons: 3
When it was canceled: November 2016
Billed as the first original on Netflix for kids, Turbo FAST picks up right where the 2013 animated film Turbo leaves off. The show follows the titular snail who continues doing what he does best: racing. The series first dropped in December 2013, the second season arrived in July 2015, and the third in February 2016. Later that year, a co-executive producer revealed on Twitter that a fourth season would not be happening.
Number of seasons: 4
When it was canceled: June 2017
From the minds of Tina Fey and Robert Carlock, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt stars Ellie Kemper as a woman adjusting to life in New York City after being rescued from a doomsday cult. Along with Kemper, we see Tituss Burgess as Titus, Kimmy's best friend and roommate; Carol Kane as Lillian, their landlord; Jane Krakowski as Jacqueline, Kimmy's old boss and an oddball socialite; and an endless amount of guest stars.
The sitcom was nominated for 18 Emmys and ultimately ran for four seasons before it got the axe, with the final season being split into two batches, hitting Netflix in May 2018 and January 2019. There has recently been some good news for fans: It was announced that the show would return with an interactive special, set to premiere sometime in 2020.
Number of seasons: 2
When it was canceled: Unclear
A follow-up to VeggieTales in the House (which you'll read about next), the animated VeggieTales in the City brings a group of anthropomorphic vegetables to life, including Bob the Tomato and Larry the Cucumber, to teach kids life lessons with a Christian viewpoint. Two seasons of the series ran on Netflix—one in February 2017 and the other in September 2017—until it just disappeared.
Number of seasons: 4
When it was canceled: Unclear
For four seasons on Netflix—which launched between November 2014 and September 2016—VeggieTales in the House brought everyone's favorite talking foods to the screen. The Netflix series came from the creators of the original direct-to-DVD series and introduced a few new characters into the mix. After its run ended, VeggieTales in the City sprouted up in its place.
Number of seasons: 8
When it was canceled: July 2018
This reboot of the Voltron series from the '80s first debuted on Netflix in June 2016. It instantly picked up a legion of fans, and ultimately had eight seasons on the streaming site. At San Diego Comic-Con in July 2018, it was announced that the eighth season, which became available in December 2018, would be its last.
Number of seasons: 1 (on Netflix)
When it was canceled: Unclear
Based on the Lalaloopsy dolls and a Nickelodeon animated series that ran for two seasons from 2013 until 2015, We're Lalaloopsy dropped on Netflix in January 2017 and had just one season. Netflix hasn't said anything about more We're Lalaloopsy, but two-plus years later, it seems these dolls are back in their boxes.
Number of seasons: 1
When it was canceled: Unclear
Featuring the team from Mythbusters, White Rabbit Project sees Tory Belleci, Kari Byron, and Grant Imahara set out to investigate unusual topics from pop culture, science, and history through experiments and tests. The first and only season was released in December 2016. In an October 2017 Reddit AMA, Belleci confirmed that Netflix had not renewed the series for a second season. But considering Mythbusters ran for 17 seasons—and is currently streaming on Hulu—it's certainly possible to get your fill with re-runs.
Number of seasons: 1
When it was canceled: Unclear
The Who Was? Show mixes sketch comedy and history, via historical vignettes narrated by H. Jon Benjamin (the voice of Sterling Archer in Archer). It's based on the Who Was…? books that have been published since 2002. The 13-episode first season debuted in May 2018. In the past year, there has been no word about bringing The Who Was? Show back for a second season so it's safe to say we won't be getting more anytime soon.
Number of seasons: 2
When it was canceled: Unclear
World of Winx is a spin-off of the original Italian animated series Winx Club, featuring six fairies. Given that the one-two hit—which originally debuted on Netflix in November 2016, with a second run in June 2017—hasn't been added to lately, it's likely canceled. And for more things Netflix, check out the The Best Netflix Shows You're Not Watching.
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