Business Insider rounded up the longtime shows that ended their runs this year along with unexpected cancellations that cut other series short.
Many TV shows came to an end in 2023.
„Riverdale,“ „Ted Lasso,“ and „The Flash“ are among the shows that aired their final seasons this year.
Here are all the shows that got canceled or ended on their own terms in 2023. „The Mosquito Coast“ — series finale aired on January 6 on Apple TV+
Two weeks after the season two finale was released on Apple TV+, it was announced that „The Mosquito Coast“ wouldn’t return for another installment.
The season two finale concluded with a cliffhanger. Paul Theroux, who wrote the 1981 novel of the same name, told Deadline that season three would have more directly tied to the book and 1986 film. „Willow“ — final episode aired on January 11 on Disney+
In March, Deadline reported Disney’s live-action adaptation of Ron Howard’s 1988 film wouldn’t receive a second season.
The show’s creator Jon Kasdan later claimed the show was paused, not canceled, saying all of season two is written.“Hunters“ — series finale aired on January 13 on Prime Video
Entertainment Weekly announced in November 2022 that the Prime Video series about fighting Nazis would conclude with its second season.
Amazon dropped all eight episodes of the second season on January 13 on its streamer.“New Amsterdam“ — series finale aired on January 17 on NBC
The NBC medical drama, which followed Dr. Max Goodwin (Ryan Eggold) was canceled after five seasons.
Executive producer Peter Horton told Deadline he was confused as to why the series was axed when they were popular on Netflix, saying, „It’s a bit of a mystery as to why it was canceled, to tell you the truth.“
You can stream it on Peacock.“The Resident“ — series finale aired on January 17 on Fox
Season six of the medical drama came to an end in January.
Three months later, Fox announced that the show had been canceled and wouldn’t return for more episodes. „Big Sky“ — series finale aired on January 18 on ABC
The ABC drama series, based on C. J. Box’s „The Highway“ book series, premiered in November 2020. Season three came to an end in January and the network opted against renewing it. „Gossip Girl“ — series finale aired on January 26 on HBO Max
HBO Max’s glitzy, lavish reboot of „Gossip Girl“ was canceled after two seasons.
Creator and showrunner Joshua Safran revealed the news on Twitter on January 19, a week prior to the release of the season two finale.
Safran called it „the greatest set I ever worked on, top to bottom“ and said the show was being shopped around elsewhere, „but in this climate, that might prove an uphill battle.““Lockwood & Co.“ — series finale released on January 27 on Netflix
The eight-episode first season of „Lockwood & Co.,“ based on Jonathan Stroud’s book series of the same name, was released on Netflix on January 27.
In May, it was revealed that Netflix opted to cancel the supernatural thriller series. „Freeridge“ — series finale released on February 2 on Netflix
Netflix canceled „Freeridge,“ a spin-off of the streamer’s show „On My Block“ after one season. „Welcome to Flatch“ — series finale aired on Fox on February 2
The 13-episode second season of the comedy concluded in February. Eight months later, the show’s cancelation was announced.
„While audience response was not as strong as we had hoped, we were thrilled with the creativity of the enormously talented Jenny Bicks and Paul Feig, as well as the outstanding, dedicated cast and crew they assembled,“ a Fox spokesperson said in a statement to Deadline. „Happy Valley“ — series finale aired on February 5 overseas on BBC One
The six-episode final season of the BBC One British crime drama already aired overseas.
The series will air its final season in the US on Acorn TV, BBC America, and AMC+ starting in May.“Sex/Life“ — the season two finale released on March 2 on Netflix
The Netflix drama, inspired by BB Easton’s book „44 Chapters About 4 Men,“ was canceled in April, shortly after all episodes of season two dropped on the streamer.“The Game“ — series finale released on February 9 on Paramount+
The season two finale of „The Game“ revival was released on Paramount+ in February.
In June, the show was canceled by the streamer. Beyond being axed, the show would also be removed from Paramount+. „The People’s Court“ — ended its 26-season run on February 10
The syndicated courtroom show featuring Judge Marilyn Milian, who had been on the series since 2001, was canceled in February.
Milian already has a new show, „Justice for the People with Judge Milian,“ which debuted September 11 through syndication.“Young Rock“ — series finale aired on February 24 on NBC
NBC’s sitcom based on the life of wrestler-turned-actor Dwayne „The Rock“ Johnson, starring Uli Latukefu, was canceled in June after three seasons. The final episode aired in February. „Endeavor“ — series finale released on March 12 on ITV
PBS Masterpiece announced in May 2022 that producers Mammoth Screen, screenwriter Russell Lewis, and stars Shaun Evans and Roger Allam agreed to end the „Inspector Morse“ prequel after its ninth season.
„Sex/Life“ — series finale released on March 2 on Netflix
Netflix’s steamy drama series centered on a suburban woman named Billie Connelly (played by Sarah Shahi) was canceled in April, two months after season two debuted on the streamer. „Walker: Independence“ — series finale aired on March 2 on The CW
Season one of the show, a spin-off of the „Walker“ reboot starring Jared Padalecki, premiered on The CW in October 2022.
The finale was released on March 2, 2023 and two months later, the network announced that the show was canceled. „The Winchesters“ — series finale aired on March 7 on The CW
After „Supernatural“ came to an end in 2020 after 15 seasons, The CW attempted to fill the void with „The Winchesters,“ a prequel series focused on John Winchester and Mary Campbell, and executive produced by „Supernatural“ star Jensen Ackles.
In May, „The Winchesters“ was canceled after one season. The show was shopped around elsewhere, to no avail.
„To all of you who watched, followed, and supported this story, THANK YOU,“ Ackles tweeted. „And to all those who brought this show to life…I couldn’t be more proud of what we all did together. But as they say…timing is everything. With a massive Network shift coupled with an industry strike…welp…that’s some unfortunate timing. Sleep well dear @WinchestersOnCW …until we meet again. Somewhere down the road.““Kung Fu“ — series finale aired on March 8 on The CW
Season three of the series, centered on a Chinese-American woman named Nicky Shen (Olivia Liang), premiered on The CW in October 2022 and concluded in March 2023.
Then in May, The CW revealed that the show wouldn’t be returning for more episodes. „Shadow and Bone“ — series finale released on March 16 on Netflix
„Shadow and Bone,“ based on a book series of the same name, released its season two finale on March 16.
In November, Deadline reported that the Netflix show got canceled following the conclusions of the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes.“Servant“ — series finale aired on March 17 on Apple TV+
Executive producer M. Night Shyamalan originally envisioned six seasons but decided to conclude his horror series with four when he stayed heavily involved in the show’s production.
Shyamalan told Digital Spy he believed a shorter series would enable him „to finish it properly.“
„I think I feel more comfortable saying a four-year commitment than a six-year commitment to be that involved,“ he said. „I can see the finish line. I can commit at this level.“
The final season launched on Apple TV+ on January 13. „Carnival Row“ — series finale aired March 17 on Prime Video
Variety reported that the second season of Prime Video’s fantasy drama starring Orlando Bloom and Cara Delevingne would be its last.
The final season premiered on February 17 with new episodes released weekly. The final two episodes were dropped on March 17.“Agent Elvis“— series finale released on March 17
The 10-episode first season of the animated series „Agent Elvis“ premiered on Netflix in March, starring Matthew McConaughey as the voice of the iconic musician.
The show reimagined Presley as a singer who also has a secret job as a crime-fighting spy.
„Agent Elvis“ was canceled in November.“Your Honor“ — series finale aired March 19 on Showtime
The Bryan Cranston-led Showtime series about a revered judge going to extreme lengths to keep his son out of jail for murder was confirmed to end its limited series run with its second season last summer.
Cranston announced on Dax Shepard’s „Armchair Expert“ podcast that it would be the final season. The series ended with a satisfying and complete conclusion, tying up the first season’s many open-ended questions.“Dear Edward“ — series finale released on March 24 on Apple TV+
The Apple TV+ series about a boy who ends up being the lone survivor of a car crash was canceled in April after one 10-episode season. „Truth Be Told“ — series finale released on March 24 on Apple TV+
The Apple TV+ series about a true-crime podcaster (played by Octavia Spencer) was canceled in April after four seasons.
Spencer reacted to the cancelation on Instagram, writing: „Hey y’all. I wanted to share the news that after three seasons of seeking truth and justice, Poppy Scoville is going on a much-needed vacation.“
The actor went on to thank the people and teams who brought the show to life, like the „incredible cast and crew.“
„Thank you for your creative vision during this incredible journey. Poppy Scoville signing off,“ she concluded. „Alaska Daily“ — series finale aired on March 30 on ABC
ABC opted not to renew the crime series about a reporter named Eileen Fitzgerald, played by Hilary Swank. The season one finale was released on March 30. „Doogie Kamealoha, M.D.“ — series finale released on Disney+ on March 31
Disney+’s reboot of the ’90s medical series „Doogie Howser, M.D.“ was canceled in August, five months after the season two finale was released on the streamer. „Wu-Tang: An American Saga“ — series finale aired on April 5 on Hulu
In November 2021, Hulu announced the series following the formation of the Wu-Tang Clan would conclude with its third season.
The final season launched on February 15 with three episodes. The show ended two months later. „The Problem With Jon Stewart“ — series finale released on April 7 on Apple TV+
Production on season three was already underway, but Apple TV+ canceled the show in October after two seasons due to creative differences between Jon Stewart and the streamer, the New York Times reported.“American Auto“ — series finale aired on April 18 on NBC
NBC canceled the workplace sitcom in June, after two seasons.“Snowfall“ — series finale aired on April 19 on FX
In April 2022, FX announced that „Snowfall,“ one of its most popular series, would end with season six.
The final season debuted on February 22 with two episodes, with the episodes also available to stream the next day on Hulu. The series finale aired on April 19.“Star Trek: Picard“ — series finale streamed on April 20 on Paramount+
The „Star Trek“ spin-off saw the return of Sir Patrick Stewart to the role of Jean-Luc Picard aboard the USS Enterprise.
Always expected to be run for a short number of seasons, the final third season debuted on Paramount+ on February 16. The 10-episode season ran through April 20, 2023.
Though the show was ending, Stewart told press at the Television Critics Association’s winter press tour he would be open to reprising his role again if the series could „maintain the work quality“ of the previous three seasons.“Sanditon“ — series finale aired on April 23 on PBS
PBS Masterpiece’s drama series inspired by Jane Austen’s final, unfinished novel came to an end with its third season.
„‚Sanditon‘ has been an incredibly special series for Masterpiece, and we know it has found its way into the hearts of countless fans,“ Masterpiece executive producer Susanne Simpson told Deadline in December 2022 when the cancellation was revealed. „While we are sad to say goodbye to the series, we know our audience has a lot to look forward to in this new season.““Perry Mason“ — the second season finale aired on April 24 on HBO before its cancellation.
