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26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
10 Shows That Got Canceled Out Of The Blue, And 9 That Actually Had Pretty Valid Reasons
There's nothing quite like the sting of seeing y our favorite show get axed out of nowhere. One minute, you're hooked, and the next, it's canceled without warning. This seems especially common with cult-favorite shows, which often don't last more than a few seasons but leave a legacy that lasts for decades. However, not every cancellation is a shock. Between behind-the-scenes drama, plummeting ratings, and scandals, some shows practically sealed their own fate. From fan favorites that ended way too soon to series that, frankly, had it coming, here are 10 cancellations that blindsided fans and nine that made perfect sense. The shows that were cancelled out of the blue: 1. FX's Terriers was released in 2010, lasting a single season, despite incredibly favorable reviews. This detective drama followed ex-cop and recovering alcoholic Hank and his best friend, Britt, as private detectives in California. Then-FX president John Landgraf explained that it was because of low ratings and an ineffective marketing campaign. 2. From the mind of the problematic Joss Whedon, Firefly developed a dedicated fanbase quite rapidly. However, it wasn't enough for the network, as it failed to pull in ratings. It only aired 11 out of its 14 scheduled episodes. 3. Pushing Daisies similarly gained a solid following. Unfortunately, a few different factors played into its ending. For one, the 2007-2008 Hollywood Writers Strike. Secondly, ratings weren't high. The show ended after two seasons. Powered By 4. For as short-lived as it was, Freaks and Geeks built a cult-like following. Even though the show is responsible for launching the careers of James Franco, Seth Rogen, Jason Segel, and Linda Cardellini, to name a few, it only lasted a single season. According to NME, its cancellation after one season (NBC never aired six episodes in its original run) was the result of an erratic schedule, poor marketing, and creative differences. 5. NCIS: Hawai'i had already developed a pretty strong base. However, CBS felt like it wasn't enough. The company said cost and ratings, along with trying to keep their schedule fresh, led them to nix the show. Powered By 6. Netflix's The Get Down brought a refreshing take on musical dramas and earned great praise. However, the streamer decided to nix the show after the first season due to a reported high production cost, behind-the-scenes issues, and other factors that led the show to end. Powered By 7. Another Netflix series gone too soon, Mindhunter, followed FBI agents Holden Ford and Bill Tench, with psychologist Wendy Carr, as they interviewed serial killers to gain an understanding of their psyche and use that information to solve similar cases. However, the show's creator explained that the show had begun getting too expensive, and Netflix wanted to appeal to a broader audience, so they pulled the plug after two seasons. Powered By 8. There are a few reasons why Don't Trust The B***h in Apartment 23, unfortunately, didn't make it past two seasons. According to Krysten Ritter, who starred as Chloe, ABC nixed the show after poor scheduling and being "dragged around by a sh*t-smeared dog." Powered By 9. Lovecraft Country started bubbling up as a promising series on HBO. However, in the middle of the production for its second season, it was abruptly canceled. Without an official cause by the network, rumors began swirling about its cancellation, especially since Season 1 ended on a cliffhanger. Some believed it could've been due to the high cost of production; others said that it was because there wasn't a solid vision for the next season. According to Tinderbox: HBO's Ruthless Pursuit of New Frontiers by James Andrew Miller, several sources from HBO alleged that showrunner Misha Green created a "toxic" and "hostile" work environment. Powered By 10. My So-Called Life was another fan favorite that developed a cult-like following after its conclusion. However, low ratings and uncertainty about its target audience caused ABC to cancel the show after two seasons. The shows that were cancelled for valid reasons: 11. House of Cards became a Netflix mainstay in the 2010s, but once sexual misconduct allegations against its star Kevin Spacey emerged, they decided to pull the plug. Its sixth and final season focused on Claire Underwood after rewrites and reshoots. Powered By 12. TLC's reality show, 19 Kids And Counting, ran for 10 seasons, following Jim Bob Duggar and his wife, Michelle, and their 19 children. In 2015, the show was canceled after Josh Duggar, their eldest son, faced allegations of child molestation. Powered By 13. After ABC ordered a reboot of Roseanne for a 10th season, the show's star fumbled the bag completely. Roseanne Barr went off on a racist Twitter rant targeting former Obama adviser Valerie Jarrett. ABC swiftly took action, announcing that the show would be canceled. However, they later reworked the series into The Conners. Powered By 14. In addition to poor ratings, Clone High 's initial cancellation was due to the backlash it faced for its offensive portrayal of Mahatma Gandhi, which led to hunger strikes in India, according to reports. The show later received a reboot without Gandhi's inclusion. Powered By 15. A television adaptation of the 1988 movie Heathers was set to debut on the Paramount Network. However, it faced several delays initially and raised concerns surrounding its subject matter, particularly school shootings. It was ultimately canceled, but the show eventually aired. Powered By 16. HBO nearly had a hit on its hands with Luck. According to CBC, the death of three racehorses on set and some major pushback from PETA led the network to cancel the show after its first season. What's worse is that Luck was already working on its second season by the time network executives called it off. Powered By 17. Louis C.K.'s downfall included the cancellation of the FX show Louie. The show went on an "extended hiatus," but once the comedian confirmed that the allegations of sexual misconduct against him were true, the network cut ties, and it never returned. Powered By 18. Megyn Kelly made her switch from Fox to NBC, and the transition was hardly smooth. Megyn Kelly Today was canceled after she said that it was okay for people to wear blackface as a Halloween costume. Powered By 19. Finally, there's The Briefcase. This show followed two financially struggling families, each given $100,000 — but with a catch. Over 72 hours, they had to decide whether to keep the money or share some (or all) of it with the other family in need, whom they learned more about along the way. The show faced heavy backlash, with critics arguing it exploited the less fortunate. Ultimately, it suffered dismal ratings and was canceled after just one season.
Yahoo
11-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Man denies stalking actress Anna Friel
A man has denied stalking actress Anna Friel for almost three years. Phil Appleton, 71, is alleged to have sent "numerous messages", visited the actress' home address on several occasions and "left unwanted gifts". Reading Crown Court also heard the alleged behaviour, reported to have happened between 1 January 2022 and 11 December 2024, had an "adverse affect" on Ms Friel's day-to-day activities. Mr Appleton, of Springfield Road in Windsor, pleaded not guilty to one count of stalking causing serious alarm or distress. The defendant told the judge, Neil Millard, he accepted sending messages to Ms Friel and visiting her home address on several occasions but denied his behaviour amounted to stalking. Ms Friel, 48, rose to fame with her role as Beth Jordache in Channel 4 soap opera Brookside, before gaining international fame in 2007 for starring as Charlotte 'Chuck' Charles in ABC comedy series, Pushing Daisies. She then won an International Emmy for Best Actress in 2017 for her role as title character in the ITV and Netflix mystery drama series, Marcella. A provisional trial date for Mr Appleton has been set at Reading Crown Court for 28 July. You can follow BBC Berkshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram. Anna Friel: I've always found beauty in flaws HM Courts & Tribunals Service
BBC News
11-03-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Man denies stalking actress Anna Friel for three years
A man has denied stalking actress Anna Friel for almost three Appleton, 71, is alleged to have sent "numerous messages", visited the actress' home address on several occasions and "left unwanted gifts".Reading Crown Court also heard the alleged behaviour, reported to have happened between 1 January 2022 and 11 December 2024, had an "adverse affect" on Ms Friel's day-to-day Appleton, of Springfield Road in Windsor, pleaded not guilty to one count of stalking causing serious alarm or distress. The defendant told the judge, Neil Millard, he accepted sending messages to Ms Friel and visiting her home address on several occasions but denied his behaviour amounted to Friel, 48, rose to fame with her role as Beth Jordache in Channel 4 soap opera Brookside, before gaining international fame in 2007 for starring as Charlotte 'Chuck' Charles in ABC comedy series, Pushing Daisies. She then won an International Emmy for Best Actress in 2017 for her role as title character in the ITV and Netflix mystery drama series, Marcella. A provisional trial date for Mr Appleton has been set at Reading Crown Court for 28 July. You can follow BBC Berkshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
The Independent
10-03-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Man, 71, denies stalking actress Anna Friel for nearly three years
A man accused of stalking actress Anna Friel for nearly three years has denied the offence in court. Phil Appleton, 71, is alleged to have sent 'numerous messages', visited the actress's home address on several occasions and 'left unwanted gifts' between January 1 2022 and December 11 2024, a judge sitting at Reading Crown Court heard on Monday. The alleged stalking is said to have caused Ms Friel 'serious alarm or distress' and had 'an adverse effect on her day-to-day activities', the court heard. Appleton, of Springfield Road in Windsor, Berkshire, pleaded not guilty to one count of stalking causing serious alarm or distress. The defendant, who appeared by videolink from HMP Bullingdon and did not have a solicitor present in court, told judge Neil Millard he accepted sending messages to Ms Friel and visiting her home address on several occasions, but denied his behaviour amounted to stalking. A provisional trial date has been set for July 28 at Reading Crown Court. Appleton will next appear in court on May 9 for a further case management hearing. Anna Friel, 48, rose to fame with her role as Beth Jordache in Channel 4 soap opera Brookside. She achieved international renown in 2007 starring as Charlotte 'Chuck' Charles in ABC comedy series Pushing Daisies. In 2017, she won the International Emmy for Best Actress for her role as the title character in the ITV and Netflix mystery drama series Marcella.
