There’s nonetheless a month left in 2023, however as we begin setting our sights on 2024’s thrilling slate of latest and returning collection, it’s time to look again on the fan-favorite reveals we misplaced this yr.
Whereas quite a lot of TV collection on broadcast networks and streaming platforms alike get the axe yearly, 2023’s simultaneous WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes (which have since resolved) added an additional layer of uncertainty to the tv panorama and future present lineups. Some collection have been reduce earlier than picket strains shaped, whereas others have been unexpectedly dropped throughout or after the fights for truthful contracts.
Over the previous 11 months, TV lovers misplaced dozens of newly-released and long-running collection on main networks like ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC, to well-liked streamers like Apple TV+, Prime Video, HBO, Max, Hulu, and Netflix. Although we are able to’t pay homage to each beloved canceled collection right here, Staff Decider compiled a listing of 18 casualties that shook us to our cores, from new and longtime broadcast collection like The Firm You Maintain and The Resident to streaming gems that have been gone too quickly, like Perry Mason, The Afterparty, and A League of Their Personal.
In case your favourite canceled collection didn’t make our checklist, that’s to not say it doesn’t deserve one other season. Such a selected checklist is certain to exclude some underrated collection! So with out additional ado, listed here are Staff Decider’s saddest TV cancellations of 2023.
I’ve stated it earlier than and I’ll say it once more: How I Met Your Father (and its followers) deserved higher than an sudden Friday evening cancellation following a genuinely thrilling finale. After coming off of a uncommon, refreshing 20-episode Season 2, Hulu’s resolution to dump HIMYF felt significantly outrageous — particularly contemplating its elementary query (Who’s the daddy?!) was unanswered. Starring millennial icon Hilary Duff, Francia Raisa, Chris Lowell, Suraj Sharma, Tom Ainsley, and Tien Tran, the How I Met Your Mom sequel collection — created by Isaac Aptaker and Elizabeth Berger — adopted a tight-knit group of thirtysomethings looking out present-day New York Metropolis for love, friendship, and goal, whereas an older model of Duff’s Sophie (the nice Kim Cattrall) informed her son how she met his father. HIMYM followers knew HIMYF wouldn’t surpass the innovation, impression, or viewership of its predecessor. However the modern-day consolation watch proved itself a worthy companion with sufficient potential and momentum for a 3rd season, on the very least. With a ridiculously charming forged, star-studded cameos, dependable jokes, relatable conflicts, and intelligent ties to HIMYM, the collection concurrently harnessed nostalgia and charted its personal path. Robbing HIMYF and followers of a satisfying ending is extremely merciless, and although three months have handed, I nonetheless hope a sensible streamer provides the present a second likelihood. — Nicole Gallucci
Tv misplaced an actual one with the cancelation of The Afterparty. Apple TV+’s whip-smart homicide thriller comedy was a beacon of innovation, with every episode showcasing a unique cinematic style. Led by Sam Richardson and Tiffany Haddish, the two-season collection assembled probably the greatest comedy ensembles in latest reminiscence because it confidently delivered two hilarious, expertly crafted whodunnits. I nonetheless take into consideration Season 1’s Yasper-centric episode (the nice Ben Schwartz), with “Yeah Certain No matter” incomes a everlasting spot on my Spotify’s best hits playlist. If I’m ever murdered at an intimate social gathering, I hope Sam Richardson is round to assist remedy the thriller. — Josh Sorokach
Prime Video canceling A League of Their Personal was a gut-punch in, nicely, a league of its personal. First, the collection reboot of the traditional film, co-created by Will Graham and Abbi Jacobson streamed eight episodes in 2022, to vital and fan acclaim. Then, regardless of a number of awards and recognitions from LGBTQ+ teams, and near-constant campaigns on social media, it took practically a yr for Amazon to choose up the collection — for an abbreviated, four-episode ultimate season. It wasn’t sufficient, however followers have been glad to get extra… Till the present was canceled in August. Ostensibly because of the strikes, in accordance with the streamer, followers of the present would clearly have waited a long time if it meant attending to see these characters once more. There isn’t any crying in baseball, however there may be frustration and anger within the streaming wars. Amazon, there have been solely two strikes you have been coping with, and everyone knows how the principles of baseball work. Deliver again A League of Their Personal for one final likelihood at bat. — Alex Zalben
It’s been 5 months since The Different Two‘s third season ended and followers realized the incisive comedy wouldn’t be returning, and I stay uncertain {that a} present will ever have the ability to make me snigger as arduous. In serving up its signature model of showbiz satire, nuanced humor, movie star cameos, and sharp popular culture references — whereas daring to discover deeper, extra critical storylines — The Different Two felt prefer it was on the high of its recreation in Season 3. Heck, it gave us one of many best episodes of the yr! The one-of-a-kind collection continuously felt too good to be true, and the opposite shoe lastly dropped when The Hollywood Reporter revealed creators Chris Kelly and Sarah Schneider have been the topic of workers complaints and a regarding HR investigation. Stories that the 2 embodied among the very trade animosity The Different Two satirizes have been heartbreaking, and although the collection went out in a really The Different Two style, I want its legacy may have been pure. The Season 3 finale was a satisfying stopping level, however I wouldn’t have stated no to extra Dubek drama. Showrunner fame apart, Heléne Yorke and Drew Tarver can be remembered as one in every of tv’s most iconic duos. Molly Shannon, Case Walker, Ken Marino, Brandon Scott Jones, and Wanda Sykes have been pure pleasure. And Josh Segarra dazzled, particularly when dabbing. — Nicole Gallucci
As a proud Gilmore Ladies and Revenge fan, I admittedly tuned into the premiere of Fox’s medical drama The Resident for Season 1 leads Matt Czuchry and Emily VanCamp. As anticipated, the 2 match their new roles completely, with Czuchry effortlessly bringing Conrad Hawkins (an edgy, leather-based jacket-wearing physician with a coronary heart of gold) to life, and VanCamp holding the ER grounded as Nic Nevin, a nurse who introduced endurance, empathy, and coronary heart to every episode. However the duo was removed from The Resident‘s sole promoting level. With a stellar forged, together with Manish Dayal, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Jane Leeves, and extra, the collection was brimming with daring, thoughtfully crafted storylines — usually impressed by well timed real-life occasions — for six seasons. The romance! The drama! The complicated characters! I may have watched the interior workings of Atlanta’s fictional Chastain Memorial Hospital for a lifetime, however sadly, The Resident is formally off-duty. — Nicole Gallucci
Prime Video’s horror comedy The Horror of Dolores Roach follows Justina Machado because the titular character, as she returns residence to NYC’s Washington Heights after a jail sentence. She finds town grossly gentrified and is unable to seek out secure housing or a job. Dolores strikes into her good friend’s basement house, which is beneath his empanada store. There, she begins working as a masseuse whereas making an attempt to find her former lover who deserted her after she took the autumn for his drug bust. Issues go array when Dolores murders a therapeutic massage buyer after her grossly propositioning her for intercourse. What’s the easiest way to rid the physique with out forsaking proof? As Sweeney Todd has taught us, you gotta bake it into one thing yummy! The present is a bloody good time and options sharp writing and thrilling visitor appearances. We’ll by no means know what occurs after the Season 1 cliffhanger, however at the very least Dolores can get her “glad ever after” in our heads… — Raven Brunner
It might have been canceled all the way in which again in January, however I’m nonetheless unhappy that we’ll by no means see one other new episode of Max’s Gossip Lady reboot once more. It used the identical premise as OG GG, and centered on a bunch of Gen Z teenagers who may all be loosely traced again to characters from the unique collection. The Blair and Serena equivalents are half-sisters Julien (Jordan Alexander) and Zoya (Whitney Peak), the well-meaning however flawed Obie (Eli Brown) has shades of Nate Archibald, and the present truly managed to enhance on the Chuck Bass archetype within the type of Max Wolfe (Thomas Doherty) — the perfect character within the reboot — by making him pansexual, shamelessly flirty, and finally extra weak than you’d ever anticipate from the “unhealthy boy.” Ultimately, regardless of that, Gossip Lady (2021) was an ideal, chaotic mess of a factor that all the time delivered on the form of low-stakes drama that makes highschool reveals a lot enjoyable, and sure, I do miss it. — Angela Tricarico
Of all the published reveals canceled in 2023, The Firm You Maintain nonetheless cuts deep. For one factor, the attractive heist collection (primarily based on the 2019 South Korean drama My Fellow Residents!) introduced Milo Ventimiglia again to screens, contemporary off his position because the beloved Pearson patriarch on This Is Us. And for that, I’m eternally grateful. The 46-year-old newly married heartthrob (congrats!) performed a clean con man named Charlie Nicoletti, who stealthily operated an unlawful household enterprise along with his sister Birdie (Sarah Wayne Callies), mother Fran (Polly Draper), and pa Leo (William Fichtner). However when Charlie fell for Emma (Catherine Haena Kim), an undercover CIA officer, his unconventional profession acquired much more complicated. The contemporary collection featured charming leads, palpable character chemistry, participating heists, enjoyable disguises, shock cameos from celebrities like The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel‘s Luke Kirby and Tony Shalhoub, and — this will’t be harassed sufficient — an ideal Jail Break reunion. What extra may you need?! The Firm You Maintain had critical Season 2 potential. ABC simply didn’t see it. — Nicole Gallucci
Ziwe (Showtime)
After two seasons, the late-night speak present Ziwe – created and hosted by comic Ziwe Fumudoh – was canceled by Showtime. The present was a mixture of musical numbers, sketches, and uncomfortable interviews because the host requested her company (who have been predominantly non-white) questions on urgent cultural points, lots of which revolved round race. With thrilling company like Drew Barrymore, Gloria Steinem, and Phoebe Bridgers, this system was usually equally informative for the company, simply as a lot because it was for the viewers. No one does it like Ziwe — although many who’ve succeeded her have tried! — Raven Brunner
Intergalactic adventures? A tragic love story? Sophisticated household dynamics? Inside Job had all of it, however on the high of 2023, the present was canceled by Netflix. For one two-part season, Shion Takeuchi’s Netflix collection adopted awkward genius Reagan Ridley (Lizzy Caplan) and her colleagues at Cognito Inc. as they work to maintain the world’s darkish conspiracies underneath wraps. The primary installment paid shut consideration to Reagan’s estranged relationship along with her alcoholic father Randall “Rand” Ridley (Christian Slater), and her budding friendship along with her happy-go-lucky colleague Brett Hand (Clark Duke). Then, over a yr later, the second installment shifted focus to Regan’s budding relationship with Illuminati member Ron Staedtler (Adam Scott). Inside Job was as humorous because it was heartfelt, and supplied a singular storyline and strong footing. It’s a disgrace that we’ll by no means understand how issues pan out for the Ridley household. — Raven Brunner
With the information that ABC canceled House Economics after three seasons and practically your complete yr in limbo, TV misplaced one in every of its most lifelike portrayals of a sophisticated sibling relationship, and I misplaced one in every of my favourite sitcoms. The present follows the on a regular basis lives of three siblings and their households as they navigate life in three completely different financial courses. It picks up when Connor, a hedge fund supervisor, single dad, and the youngest of the bunch, strikes again to the Bay Space, the place his older siblings Tom and Sarah dwell with their households. Topher Grace, Caitlin McGee, and Jimmy Tatro (who play Tom, Sarah, and Connor, respectively) have such plausible chemistry; it’s actually like they have spent their whole lives bickering. It was all the time thrilling to see the remainder of the forged rise to the event and match that chemistry, too; Karla Souza and Sasheer Zamata as Tom and Sarah’s wives have a candy sister-in-law bond and the kid actors enjoying 4 of the six cousins (the 2 youngest, twins, are infants) usually steal the present from the adults. All the time hilarious, emotional, actual, and uncomfortable, I may have watched seasons and seasons of the Hayworths residing their lives if ABC needed to offer that to me. — Angela Tricarico
Full disclosure: I don’t just like the Pitch Excellent motion pictures. I typically discover them to be mean-spirited and scattershot of their humor. My dislike may additionally stem from PTSD because of being pressured to look at too many a capella performances in school. So I used to be fully stunned at how wonderful Pitch Excellent: Bumper in Berlin turned out to be. The place the films are imply, Bumper in Berlin was sort. Flula Borg and Adam DeVine, two actors who can usually veer into fingernails-on-chalkboard annoying have been as a substitute self-defacing and hilarious. And the actual revelation of the collection was Sarah Hyland, who owned each scene and sang like an angel. I used to be thrilled, subsequently, when the collection was a giant hit for Peacock, and picked up for a second season this previous January. After which it was canceled in September, in accordance with the streamer because of the strikes. Ouch. Right here’s hoping that, like the perfect underdog tales, the collection by Megan Amram will get to sing out yet another time, elsewhere. — Alex Zalben
I Love That For You, starring creator and Saturday Night time Reside alum Vanessa Bayer as Joanna Gold, informed the uncommon story of a childhood leukemia survivor who lies about having most cancers as an grownup to land a job on her favourite residence purchasing channel, the Particular Worth Community (SVN). Alongside her new boss (Jenifer Lewis), and colleagues performed by Molly Shannon and Matt Rogers, Joanna got down to develop into a star whereas struggling to guard her damning secret. Loosely impressed by Bayer’s expertise as a pediatric most cancers survivor, I Love That For You proved itself as a compelling, unique gem filled with persistently excellent performances and jokes that didn’t miss. Decider included the pleasant collection in our Prime Hidden Streaming Gems of 2022 checklist, however it appears it was too hidden, as a result of Showtime canceled the deeply underrated comedy. Sure, even after the iconic Ryan Phillippe cameo in Season 1’s finale. (Facet be aware: It ought to be unlawful to cancel two sensible Molly Shannon comedies in a single yr.) — Nicole Gallucci
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Based mostly on Brigid Delaney’s nonfiction e-book, the Netflix collection Wellmania follows Australia comic Celeste Barber as Liv, a meals author who faces a harmful well being scare that will get in the way in which of her upcoming TV decide gig for a brand new actuality collection. Because the present continues, Liv tries fast schemes and fads to resolve her well being issues, however finds that they don’t present the outcomes she wants. The present pulls laughs and tears as Liv’s journey worsens and people round her develop annoyed and anxious. If solely we may see what occurs subsequent! — Raven Brunner
I’ll by no means forgive NBC for canceling American Auto earlier than this genuinely hilarious sitcom had an opportunity to tackle the auto employees’ strike of 2023. Consider the self-deprecating jokes Ana Gasteyer may have delivered with that materials! Sadly, the golden age of community office sitcoms is lengthy over, and this pleasant half-hour from Superstore creator Justin Spitzer flew too far underneath the radar for it to warrant a 3rd season. It’s an actual disgrace, as a result of the present lastly gave Saturday Night time Reside alum Ana Gasteyer her long-deserved second within the highlight, as a grasping CEO of a failing auto firm in Detroit, and was a wonderful showcase for Broadway’s Michael Benjamin Washington, who stole each scene along with his dry supply and unapologetic narcissism. American Auto was the humorous, sharp satire of company tradition we wanted proper now. RIP to an actual one. — Anna Menta
Freeform’s pleasant animated collection Reward Petey was canceled after one season. Created by comic and former Reductress editor Anna Drezen, the present featured an all-star forged with Annie Murphy, John Cho, and Kiersey Clemons in most important roles. Within the first episode, Petey (Murphy) will get fired from her “senior assistant editorial assistant” job at a serious style firm in NYC and discovers that her longtime boyfriend — a plank of wooden — is dishonest on her along with her finest good friend. The socialite packs her luggage and strikes to a small city in West Carolina referred to as New Utopia which she inherited from her late dad. However, it seems that the city is definitely a cult. Yikes! Hijinks ensue, crushes are shaped, and plans are hatched. The finale sees Petey making a number of uncharacteristically darkish decisions, which teased an eventful second season. Gone too quickly! — Raven Brunner
Not solely is Star Trek: Prodigy probably the greatest Star Trek collection that has ever aired, it’s one of many uncommon franchise reveals (from any franchise) to truly goal to seize new followers — not simply cater to the growing old fanbase. Introducing new, youthful characters on a starship exploring a comparatively unknown galaxy, Prodigy was artistic, thrilling, and emotional. After which Paramount unceremoniously canceled it after one season. Not solely that however in a dire development on the a part of streaming providers, it was promptly yanked off Paramount+. As a result of we don’t need younger individuals watching Star Trek? Actually? The excellent news is that because of fan clamor, Prodigy was truly picked up by Netflix. They are going to stream the primary, wonderful season this Christmas, after which the already-produced second season subsequent yr. That’s nice information, and fingers crossed it does nicely there — in any other case, we’ll see you again right here once more subsequent yr. — Alex Zalben
Of all of the TV cancelations of 2023, HBO’s hatchet job on Perry Mason nonetheless hurts probably the most. Perry Mason Season 1 was a chic, if considerably secure, slow-burn crime thriller. Perry Mason Season 2, nevertheless, was an electrical masterpiece. The homicide thriller — the place two Mexican-American youths have been seemingly framed for killing a corrupt tycoon’s feckless, sadistic son — boldly upended style followers’ expectations at each flip.
Finally what hurts about Perry Mason’s cancelation is the data that HBO killed a present simply because it had absolutely outlined itself and laid the groundwork for an much more compelling third season. Worse, the second season ends with Perry (Matthew Rhys) bidding farewell to his unscrupulous bestie Pete Strickland (Shae Whigham) earlier than surrounding himself for a short jail sentence. RIP to Perry Mason and Perry Mason’s boys. — Meghan O’Keefe