Canceled TV Shows 2026: Which Of Your Favorite Shows Got The Axe?
Several fan-favorite TV shows across broadcast and streaming platforms were canceled in the first half of 2026. Series such as Palm Royale, DMV, Watson, and Brilliant Minds were among those axed after one or more seasons. Networks and streamers continue to adjust programming, leaving fans to say goodbye to shows that did not get a natural conclusion.
- ▪Palm Royale was canceled by Apple TV after its second season despite critical acclaim and an Emmy nomination.
- ▪CBS canceled both DMV and Watson in March 2026, with their finales airing in May.
- ▪NBC canceled Brilliant Minds and Stumble in May 2026, ending their runs after one and two seasons respectively.
- ▪Netflix canceled The Abandons after one season, and Alice in Borderland was quietly discontinued after Season 3.
- ▪Yes, Chef!, Selling the City, and Pop the Balloon LIVE were also canceled after one season on NBC and Netflix respectively.
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Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Flipboard Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to copy URL Canceled TV Shows 2026: Which Of Your Favorite Shows Got The Axe? By Nicole Gallucci Twitter @nicolemichele5 Published May 4, 2026, 9:00 a.m. ET We’re only five months into 2026, but the first batch of fan-favorite broadcast and streaming series have already been canceled. Last year we said goodbye to everything from How to Die Alone, Found, The Recruit, The Sex Lives of College Girls, and beyond. And this year, we’ve learned we’ll have to part with several long-running series, exciting new shows that only got one season to build an audience, and more.
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