With every year comes difficult decisions for networks and streamers alike to either hold on to their series or let them go.
2025 is expected to see several beloved series coming to an end, including “Bel-Air,” “Billy the Kid” and “Power Book IV: Force,” among others. Netflix’s “The Upshaws” and “Heartbreak High” similarly have ends in sight, though it’s unknown exactly when that might be. Some of Netflix’s biggest and longest running shows are also coming to a close this year, including “Stranger Things,” “Squid Game” and “Big Mouth.”
For the full list of all of the TV shows that have been renewed, canceled or are expected to end in 2o25, see below. This list will be updated with renewals and cancellations as the year goes on.
“The 1% Club” (Fox) – Renewed
“The 1% Club” has been renewed for a second season, with the game show set to move from Amazon’s Prime Video to Fox. Joel McHale will take over as host for Season 2, replacing Patton Oswalt.
“9-1-1: Lone Star” (FOX) – Ending
The “9-1-1” spinoff will come to a close with Season 5, which began in September 2024 and airs its final episode early in 2025. The series finale is scheduled for Monday, Feb. 3.
“Abbott Elementary” (ABC) – Renewed
The Quinta Brunson-created and led sitcom was renewed for a fifth season in January.
“Andor” (Disney+) – Ending
The critically acclaimed “Star Wars” series and “Rogue One” prequel will end after its second season on Disney+, star Diego Luna has confirmed. Season 2 will span a period of four years across 12 episodes, leading up to the events of “Rogue One” and is set to premiere on April 22.
“Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches” (AMC) — Renewed
AMC renewed its witchy drama series starring Alexandra Daddario and Harry Hamlin for Season 3 in April. Season 2 ended on March 2 and remains among the top shows on AMC+, according to internal data.
“Based on a True Story” (Peacock) – Canceled
“Based on a True Story” was canceled in April after two seasons on Peacock. Season 2 aired in November 2024.
“Bel-Air” (Peacock) – Ending
Peacock’s reimagining of the ’90s sitcom “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” was renewed for a fourth and final season in December, which, based on the show’s previous release cadence, could arrive sometime in 2025.
“Big Mouth” (Netflix) – Ending
Netflix’s longest-running comedy with end with Season 8, set to debut in 2025. Created by Nick Kroll, Andrew Goldberg, Mark Levin and Jennifer Flackett, “Big Mouth” first premiered in 2017 and was renewed for an eighth and final season in 2023.
“Billy the Kid” (MGM+) – Ending
“Billy the Kid” will debut its third and final season in 2025 after being renewed in late 2024.
“Bosch: Legacy” (Prime Video) – Ending
Amazon’s “Bosch” revival series will end with Season 3, announced to debut in March 2025. However, author Michael Connelly also confirmed in his announcement that a new show focused on Renée Ballard is on the way and “you haven’t seen the last of Harry Bosch.” The Ballard-centric series is set to debut in Fall 2025.
“Cobra Kai” (Netflix) – Ending
Netflix’s hit “Karate Kid” sequel series started airing its final season in July 2024, and will release the third and final batch of episodes on Feb. 13, 2025.
“Colin from Accounts” (Paramount+) – Renewed
The show, which stars and is written by Patrick Brammall and Harriet Dyer, was renewed for a third season in April.
“Common Side Effects” (Adult Swim) – Renewed
Joe Bennett and Steve Hely’s trippy thriller is coming back for more. “Common Side Effects” centers around a fungi expert who finds a mushroom capable of curing all illnesses. But when Marshall (Dave King) optimistically tries to bring his discovery to the world, he finds himself hunted by government officials and cutthroat pharmaceutical heads.
“Joe and Steve did their job by crafting a boundary-pushing and genre-defining piece of television that re-frames what ‘adult animation’ is capable of,” Adult Swim president Michael Ouweleen said in a statement to press. “And you all did your job by showing up on Adult Swim and Max to support the show and lighting up your socials to spread the word. So, see? We CAN have nice things.”
“The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin” (Apple TV+) – Canceled
Apple axed its Noel Fielding comedy after its star pulled out of production three-quarters through Season 2’s shoot. The British tabloid The Sun was the first to report the news.
“Conan O’Brien Must Go” – Renewed
O’Brien is hitting the road once again. Ahead of the premiere of Season 2, Max renewed the unscripted series. This renewal comes while O’Brien’s stock is particularly hot after the comedian’s gig hosting the Oscars.
“The Conners” (ABC) – Ending
The sitcom and “Roseanne” spinoff will end with Season 7, which will debut in March 2025 as a part of ABC’s midseason slate.
“Deb’s House” (WE tv) – Renewed
Deb Antney’s search for the next chart-topping superstar will continue. But in Season 2, the mogul is focusing on R&B instead of rap. There will be eight hourlong episodes in this coming installment, which will air exclusively on WE tv and be available to stream on ALLBLK.
“R&B has always held a special place in my heart,” Antney said in a statement to press. “This season is all about capturing the nostalgia of the golden era of R&B, while forging a new path for future stars.”
“The Empress” (Netflix) – Ending
The story of Empress Elisabeth and Emperor Franz will be coming to an end after one final installment. In January, Netflix renewed “The Empress” for Season 3.
“It sometimes leaves me speechless to see how many people we have been able to reach and touch all over the world with ‘The Empress.’ To be able to continue and conclude this story together with our team and the unique ensemble cast is nothing less than a gift,” showrunner Katharina Eyssen said in a statement to press.
“Expedition Files” (Discovery Channel) – Renewed
The Discovery Channel original follows Josh Gates as he travels through history to uncover answers to the world’s biggest mysteries
“The Franchise” (HBO) – Canceled
The comedy series about the making of a big-budget superhero series was canceled in January after one season at HBO. The show starred Himesh Patel and was executive produced by Jon Brown, Armando Iannucci and Sam Mendes.
“Frasier” (Paramount+) – Canceled
The reboot, which brought back Kelsey Grammer as the title character, was canceled by Paramount+ after two seasons in January.
“The Handmaid’s Tale” (Hulu) – Ending
Emmys favorite “The Handmaid’s Tale” was renewed for its sixth and final Season all the way back in September 2022 and will finally debut sometime in Spring 2025.
“Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking” (Food Network) – Renewed
The competition series, hosted by “Harry Potter” actors James and Oliver Phelps, was renewed for a second season in January.
“Heartbreak High” (Netflix) – Ending
The YA series was renewed for a third and final season in May 2o24 by Netflix, which began production in November.
“High Potential” (ABC) – Renewed
The Kaitlin Olson-led detective series was renewed for a second season in January.
“House of David” (Prime Video) – Renewed
Before Prime Video’s Biblical drama even concluded, the series was renewed for a second season. Jon Erwin (“Jesus Revolution”) and Jon Gunn (“Ordinary Angels”) will return as directors, writers and executive producers for the series, and Michael Iskander will reprise his role as David.
“Hustlers Gamblers Crooks” (Discovery Channel) – Rewnewed
This series that tells the stories of true stories of those who risked their lives to make their fortunes will be returning.
“Hysteria!” (Peacock) – Canceled
The horror thriller starring Julie Bowen and Anna Camp was canceled after one season at the streamer.
“In the Eye of the Storm” (Discovery Channel) – Renewed
Told through the firsthand accounts of everyday people, “In the Eye of the Storm” covers the horrors and trauma of recent natural disasters.
“The Last Woodsmen” (Discovery Channel) – Renewed
Set in the Pacific Northwest, the unscripted series follows logger Jared Douglas as he risks his life and livelihood to harvest some of the most valuable timber on Earth.
“The Lincoln Lawyer” (Netflix) – Renewed
The legal drama based on Michael Connelly’s book series was been renewed for Season 4 in January, with Neve Campbell returning as a series regular.
“Mo” (Netflix) – Ending
“Mo” Season 1 debuted all the way back in 2025, and Mo Amer’s series will return for a second and final season on Jan. 30, 2025.
“Mr. Throwback” (Peacock) – Canceled
“Mr. Throwback,” starring Adam Pally, Ego Nwodim and Steph Curry, was canceled in April, almost a year since its debut on Peacock in August 2024.
“Mud Madness” (Discovery Channel) – Renewed
The series revolves around the world of extreme Big-Tire UTV mud racing as the drivers compete for the coveted MUD CUP.
“Murder in a Small Town” (Fox) – Renewed
The murder mystery series starring Kristin Kreuk and Rossif Sutherland was renewed for a second season by Fox in January.
“The Pitt” (Max) – Renewed
The Noah Wyle-led medical drama was renewed for a second season in February.
“Poppa’s House” (CBS) – Canceled
The CBS sitcom starring Damon Wayans was canceled after one season in April.
“Power Book IV: Force” (Starz) – Ending
The third and final season of the Joseph Sikora-led series is anticipated to arrive sometime in 2025. At the time of the announcement in June 2024, showrunner and EP Gary Lennon was already in the midst of developing another show within the “Power” universe.
“The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh” (Prime Video) – Canceled
The family comedy series starring Naveen Andrews was canceled in February, three months after premiering on Amazon’s Prime Video. The show was part of Amazon Freeve’s comedy slate, which moved to Prime Video after the free, ad-supported sibling platform was folded into the larger streamer as “Pradeeps” was premiering.
“The Quiz with Balls” (Fox) – Renewed
Jay Pharaoh is returning to Fox this summer as he hosts a game show that pits two families against each other as they battle for the chance to win $100,000.
“Scariest House in America” (HGTV) – Renewed
The Retta-led series was renewed by HGTV in April
“School Spirits” (Paramount+) – Renewed
Peyton List’s drama about the afterlife will officially be returning for a Season 3, which is set to premiere in 2026. This renewal came after Season 2 of the Paramount+ original saw a 94% increase in viewership compared to Season 1.
“SisterS” (IFC and AMC+) – Renewed
The dark comedy starring Sarah Goldberg (“Barry”) and Susan Stanley will be returning to IFC and AMC+. Filming is currently taking place in Canada, and Donal Logue and Sophie Thompson are confirmed to reprise their roles as Jimmy and Sheryl, respectively. The series is eyeing a 2026 premiere date for Season 2.
The Summit (CBS) – Canceled
The reality competition series hosted by Manu Bennett was canceled after one season in April.
“Squid Game” (Netflix) – Ending
The mega-hit Korean series just debuted Season 2 for Christmas 2024 and it will make a quick return for a third and final season in 2025.
“The Sticky” (Prime Video) – Canceled
The Margo Martindale-led comedy series was canceled in February, more than two months after the debut of the six-episode first season on Prime Video.
“Stranger Things” (Netflix) – Ending
Netflix’s supernatural sensation starring Winona Ryder, David Harbour and Millie Bobby Brown will return for its long-awaited fifth and final season in 2025. No release date is set yet, but filming is already wrapped.
“Tamron Hall” (Syndicated) – Renewed
The daytime talk show hosted by Tamron Hall was picked up for a seventh season by ABC-owned TV stations and Hearst Television in February.
“Teacup” (Peacock) – Canceled
James Wan’s horror thriller series was canceled by Peacock after one season in January.
“Tyler Perry’s Beauty in Black” – Renewed
Roughly a week after debuting Part 2 “Beauty in Black,” Netflix renewed the Tyler Perry series for a second season. The first part of this series spent four weeks in Netflix’s Top 10 list of its most-watched English language series.
“Ugliest House in America” (HGTV) – Renewed
HGTV renewed the Retta-led show for a new season premiering in 2026.
“The Upshaws” (Netflix) – Ending
The comedy series starring Mike Epps and Wanda Sykes will come to an end with a 12-episode Part 7, which will follow Part 6’s debut in early 2025.
“Watson” (CBS) – Renewed
The modern-day Sherlock Holmes-inspired drama starring Morris Chesnut was renewed for a second season in March to be broadcast during the network’s 2025-2026 television season.
“The White Lotus” (HBO) – Renewed
The Mike White anthology series was renewed for a fourth season in January, ahead of the debut of its Thailand-set third season in February.
“XO, Kitty” (Netflix) – Renewed
The “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” spinoff series was renewed for a third season in February.
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