Netflix is known for canceling shows quite frequently, and sometimes, certain series get left in limbo without any official announcement about their fate. While most shows typically receive a renewal or cancellation notice through trade publications or other channels, some linger in an uncertain state.
In this article, we’ll take a look at the shows that we suspect might be quietly canceled, based on factors like viewership, the time elapsed since their last release, and whether the stars or creators have moved on to other projects. It’s important to note that this is purely speculation on our part and doesn’t necessarily mean these shows are definitively canceled.
We’ll exclude any series that has been waiting for a renewal for more than five years, as it’s highly unlikely they’ll be revived after such a long hiatus.
Keep in mind that this is simply our opinion based on the available information, and the final decision rests with Netflix. So, let’s dive into the shows that might be facing an uncertain future on the streaming platform.
- Girls5eva (Season 4)
- Neon (Season 2)
- Dead Boy Detectives (Season 2)
- God’s Favorite Idiot (Season 2)
- Trailer Park Boys
- Russian Doll (Season 3)
- Good Times (Season 2)
- Skull Island (Season 2)
There are plenty more English-language shows that have been waiting for renewal beyond those mentioned above:
- Aunty Donna’s Big Ol’ House of Fun (Season 2) – No news on this one since its debut in November 2020. The group are still very active but it’s likely curtains on their Netflix production.
- Chad and JD Go Deep (Season 2) – The duo are still very much active on their socials but it doesn’t seem like they’re coming back for a season 2 of their Netflix show.
- Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities (Season 2) – GDT is actively working on new movies for Netflix but his anthology horror series has been inactive now for quite a while.
- The Pentaverate (Season 2) – Mike Myers’s big comedy comeback didn’t go as planned. With poor reviews and viewership, it likely means it’s one-and-done.
- The Politician (Season 3) – One of the two Netflix shows Ryan Murphy burst onto Netflix with was The Politician, which released two seasons before going quiet. Much like Ratched, we suspect the series won’t return for a third season.
This list excludes multiple international series to which Netflix has yet to give formal renewals. We’ll cover them further down the road.
