All of the Cancelled and Ending Sci Fi and Fantasy Shows from the 2024-25 Season (So Far)

We are approaching the end of 2024, so now is a good time to take a look at the sci fi and fantasy shows from the current season that have been cancelled or are coming to an end. At this point, there have been three cancellations so far with an additional eight shows that will be wrapping up out of 36 genre entries tracked so far. That is about where we stood at this time last year, though I do expect more cancellations in 2025. The good news is that no shows from the current season are On the Bubble at this point, but that could change at any time. There are still some from last season that are awaiting word on their fates, and I will take a look at those in an upcoming post.

The Cancellation/Renewal Score for this season stands at 11 cancelled and ending sci fi and fantasy shows (30% of the shows tracked) vs. 14 renewed (38%).  Mini-series are not included in the tally since they were designed to have a limited run.  Below are the season’s numbers, and you can see the full list of shows and keep up with the score throughout the week at our Cancellation Watch Page.

For fans who want to help any of the cancelled/ending shows (or the ones On the Bubble), a Call to Action on the social networks would be a good place to start. We have seen other shows like The Expanse, Lucifer, and Manifest saved in the past, and it could happen again with one of the recently cancelled shows.  And be sure to stay tuned to this site and the Cancelled Sci Fi Twitter Page for status updates and breaking news.

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Cancelled and Ending Shows:

Andor (Disney+, Ending After 2 Seasons): This prequel to Rogue One: A Star Wars Story was always intended for a limited run, and there was only so far that they could go with the series considering the events of the movie it leads up to. Andor has received plenty of accolades as one of the strongest television entries in the franchise, and perhaps it is best that it will go out on a high note. The second season is set to premiere on April 22nd.

Arcane (Netflix, Ending After 2 Seasons): This animated entry linked to the League of Legends universe has drawn strong viewership and good buzz throughout its two-season run.  But it was also one of the most expensive animated shows ever produced, and Netflix appears to be pivoting with the franchise and possibly going with less expensive entries.  More shows in this universe are on the way, and it is possible that characters from Arcane could make an appearance at some point in the future.

The Dragon Prince (Netflix, Ending After 7 Seasons): This animated fantasy from veterans of Avatar: The Last Airbender has quietly become a notable streaming success story. It has never drawn massive viewership along the lines of Wednesday, The Sandman, or the live-action of Avatar: The Last Airbender, but it has performed well, and Netflix–notorious for its quick cancellations–has allowed it to continue for seven years. Its final season arrives December 19th and that will give it the chance to wrap up all its storylines, a luxury that has not been afforded to many of the streamer’s originals.

The Handmaid’s Tale (Hulu, Ending After 6 Seasons): This is another series that has proven to be a success for streaming. It received much acclaim for its first season and has successfully carried on the story beyond the original book while bucking the trend of streaming originals usually wrapping up after three to four seasons. And most importantly, it has maintained its quality throughout its run so far while also appearing frighteningly prescient considering the current political environment. The sixth season will premiere in Spring 2025, and work has already begun on the sequel series The Testaments which is based on the Margaret Atwood book of the same name.

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Kaos (Netflix, Cancelled After 1 Season): This odd fantasy series came out of nowhere and, of course, received little in the way of promotion from Netflix. It scored well in viewership and got good marks from critics, but it is an expensive production and the streamer decided not to let it continue for the three-season run its creator hoped for. Kaos was definitely a unique genre entry and deserved a better chance, but now it looks like it will become yet another one-and-done big-budget series from Netflix.

Nautilus (Disney+/AMC, Cancelled After 1 Season): This Captain Nemo prequel series is actually a carryover from last season because that is when the cancellation was announced, but it will not hit the small screen until apparently 2025. Disney+ produced the series, but then soured on it and cancelled it before it ever aired. AMC has picked it up, but that is almost certainly just for a burn-off run because it seems unlikely that the cable network could afford to foot the bill for a second season. It was supposed to hit the schedule this year–it is already available on Prime Video in the UK–but a premiere date has not been announced so I assume it has been pushed to 2025.

Superman & Lois (CW, Cancelled After 4 Seasons): This was one of the highest-rated scripted shows on The CW throughout its run, even out-pacing The Flash at times. But that network came under new ownership, and they decided to go a different direction with scripted programming, focusing on inexpensive acquisitions. Superman & Lois could have moved to Max and continued for several more seasons, but James Gunn and Peter Safran are in the process of rebooting the DC Universe and they did not want a competing Superman series on that platform. So S&L was given a final, budget-slashed, ten-episode season to wrap up its storylines, causing it (and the Arrow-verse) to go out with a whimper.  More on that at this link.

Star Trek: Lower Decks (Paramount+, Ending After 5 Seasons): I am counting this animated Trek series as ending, but if you want to argue that it has been cancelled, I won’t put up much of a fight. The fact is that it had a good run for a streaming original with five seasons and fifty episodes. And, its final season was announced in advance, giving it the opportunity to wrap up its storylines. But it is a fan-favorite show and could have possibly continued for a few more seasons. Jack Quaid–who voices Brad Boimler–made the comment on Instagram: “Hopefully we find a new home”, and it is always possible that this one could return at some point in the future.

For status updates on the current sci fi and fantasy shows along with breaking news on cancellations and renewals, follow our Cancellation Watch posts.

The Umbrella Academy (Netflix, Ending After 4 Seasons): This superhero entry epitomizes what was once considered a successful run for a streaming original. When the streamers first started producing scripted originals, they would often prove supportive of their shows and would allow them to go three to four seasons with the final year announced in advance. The Umbrella Academy got that chance while also establishing itself as a well-respected sci fi/superhero series. And considering it had strong viewership throughout its run, there is always the possibility that Netflix will consider a sequel series or spin-off at some point.

What If…? (Disney+, Ending After 3 Seasons): This animated, alternate universe MCU entry is coming to an end after its third season, but don’t be surprised if it makes frequent re-appearances. The show has received good notes from critics across its first two seasons, but Disney+ is cutting back on its original content to keep costs down. However, because of the anthology nature of What If…?, it would be easy to bring this one back at any time. It could return in movie form or with a new season, but either way, I am guessing we have not seen the last of this one.  The third season premieres December 22nd.

What We Do in the Shadows (FX, Ending After 6 Seasons): There was a time when basic cable was competitive in the scripted originals game, but those days are in the past. This supernatural comedy was one of the shows that kept FX in the game, but it has grown long in the tooth, and originals from that cable channel will probably end up getting absorbed by Hulu (case in point: the upcoming Alien: Earth will be available for streaming only under the FX on Hulu brand). Still What We Do in the Shadows had a good run of six seasons and sixty episodes and it will go out with the chance to wrap up its storylines.

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