Canceled TV Shows 2023
We’re only three months into 2023, but there’s a chance your favorite TV series has already gotten the axe. Last year was full of devastating TV cancellations, and judging by the cuts made during 2023’s first quarter, things don’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon.
With streaming wars and ratings on the brain, major broadcast networks like ABC, FOX, CBS, and NBC, as well as platforms including Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, Apple TV+, Disney+, and more are carefully considering which shows are worthy of renewing. For TV lovers seeking a comprehensive list of canceled shows in 2023, we’ve got you covered. But brace yourself, it’s already fairly lengthy.
To clarify, the series listed below aren’t shows that are naturally ending in 2023 or going out on their own terms. These titles were actively canceled — and in some cases, even un-renewed — and will not be returning to screens, with an exception of one or two re-picked-up series. From long-running sitcoms like The Goldbergs and new comedies like Hulu’s Reboot to sci-fi mystery series like 1899, some truly beloved series got the boot.
Want to jump right to a network or service to see if your favorite show has been axed? Click below:
Otherwise, here’s a list of canceled TV shows in 2023 so far.
ABC
- The Goldbergs: After 10 seasons and more than 200 episodes, The Goldbergs — a popular sitcom from creator Adam F. Goldberg and Sony Pictures TV — is coming to an end on May 3, 2023.
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- The Mosquito Coast: Based on Paul Theroux’s 1981 bestselling novel and starring Justin Theroux, Melissa George, Logan Polish, and Gabriel Bateman, The Mosquito Coast was canceled after two seasons in January.
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CBS
To be determined…
THE CW
- Tom Swift: The CW’s Nancy Drew spinoff, Tom Swift, is no more. The CW canceled the series, starring Tian Richards and Ashleigh Murray, after just one season.
DISNEY+
- Big Shot: After two seasons, Disney+ pulled the plug on Big Shot, created by David E, Kelley, Dean Lorey, and Brad Garrett. John Stamos led the series as a basketball coach at an all-girls school, and Yvette Nicole Brown also starred.
- The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers: Disney+ also canned the sequel series to Steven Brill’s 1992 film The Mighty Ducks after two seasons. The show starred Brady Noon, Lauren Graham, and Emilio Estevez.
- The Mysterious Benedict Society: Another casualty of Disney+’s two seasons curse? The Mysterious Benedict Society, starring Tony Hale and based on books by Trenton Lee Stewart.
- Willow: In case you couldn’t tell, Disney+ had a rough start to 2023. Willow, the sequel series to George Lucas and Ron Howard’s 1988 film, was reported canceled shortly after its first season finished airing but showrunner Jon Kasdan later clarified that it hasn’t been formally scrapped, so perhaps there’s still hope. Stay tuned!
FOX
To be determined…
HBO/HBO MAX
- Avenue 5: Despite Avenue 5 creator Armando Iannucci giving fans hope that his interstellar comedy led by Hugh Laurie would continue after its second season, HBO announced in February that it would not be moving forward with a third season.
- Doom Patrol: News that Season 4 of the DC Comics series Doom Patrol would be its last came at the end of January.
- Gossip Girl: When HBO Max canceled its Gossip Girl reboot series, showrunner Josh Safran was hopeful he’d find a new home for the show, but sadly it doesn’t look like the reboot will live to XOXO again.
- Pennyworth: HBO Max also canceled its DC origin series Pennyworth after a third season.
- South Side: Another HBO Max series scrapped after Season 3? South Side, a comedy from Bashir Salahuddin, Sultan Salahuddin, and Diallo Riddle.
- Titans: Along with Doom Patrol, news that Titans was axed came about halfway through its fourth (now final) season run.
HULU
- Kindred: The FX on Hulu series, an adaptation of Octavia Butler sci-fi novel, was canceled after its first season.
- Reboot: Starring Rachel Bloom, Judy Grerer, Keegan-Michael Key, Johny Knoxville, and Calum Worthy, Reboot was canceled after one season much to the outrage of fans. Creator Steven Levitan (Modern Family) set out to find a new home for the series but later tweeted, “Well, that seems to be a wrap on Reboot. Very proud of our amazing cast and crew and what we did together. Thanks to all who watched and said such nice things.”
NBC
To be determined…
NETFLIX
- 1899: Fans were outraged when Netflix kicked off 2023 by axing 1899, Baran bo Odar and Jantje Friese’s paranormal German sci-fi period mystery series that earned a spot on Netflix’s Top 10 list.
- The Chair: Amanda Peet and Annie Julia Wyman’s Netflix dramedy, The Chair, starring Sandra Oh, was also canceled after just one season.
- Dead End: Paranormal Park: Another January cancellation was Hamish Steele’s Dead End: Paranormal Park, an animated series that was already prepped and ready to move forward with a third season.
- Hot Skull: The Turkish sci-fi series Hot Skull is another title that Netflix declined to renew for a second season, even after it broke into the Top 10.
- Inside Job: Creator Shion Takeuchi was “heartbroken” to share that Netflix decided not to move ahead with a previously confirmed Season 2 of the animated series Inside Job.
- Ridley Jones: After Ridley Jones faced backlash over a non-binary character, creator Chris Nee tweeted news of its cancellation, saying, “Doesn’t surprise me that Netflix has quietly dumped the first preschool show that has a non-binary character coming out. Ridley Jones 5 episode Happy Herd Day Fred tells their Grandma played by #CyndiLauper that they’ve changed their name and pronouns.”
- Uncoupled: Fear not, Uncoupled fans! Netflix canceled the rom-com series from Darren Star and Jeffrey Richman after its first 8-episode season. But the show — starring Neil Patrick Harris — was brought back from the dead for Season 2 and will move to Showtime.
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Decider will update this list of 2023 TV cancellations on a monthly basis.
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