Netflix Has Canceled 9 Shows This Year
Netflix has an extensive library of original shows, but not every series has the same level of success.
While some Netflix originals are enormously successful, like Stranger Things, Outer Banks, or Wednesday, others don't quite receive the same level of attention, admiration, or viewership and unfortunately, do not survive.
So far this year, Netflix has already canceled nine different shows for a variety of reason ranging from poor viewership to altercations between stars. Here's a look at what has gotten the ax so far this year.
The Abandons
After just one season, Netflix has canceled The Abandons, which seemed poised to be a competitor to Yellowstone. The Western drama saw viewership fall off sharply following a solid premiere, leading to its axing. Showrunner Kurt Sutter didn't take the news quietly, going after Netflix publicly on social media and claiming the streamer values algorithms over the people actually making the shows.
The Vince Staples Show
A 94% Rotten Tomatoes score wasn't enough to keep The Vince Staples Show alive. Despite a strong critical reception, the series was canceled after two seasons due to disappointing viewership numbers. Clearly, strong reviews from critics are not enough to save a show in the streaming era.
Terminator Zero
Terminator Zero earned praise from viewers who gave it a chance, but creator Mattson Tomlin revealed earier this year that Netflix pulled the plug, saying that "critical and audience reception to it was tremendous, but at the end of the day, not nearly enough people watched it."
Alice in Borderland
Alice in Borderland built a loyal following across two seasons and pulled in 25 million views for its third season, but Netflix still decided to end the series. The show was very quietly canceled as the cancellation announcement was quietly slipped into the streamer's viewership report that indicated no fourth season was on the way.
Class
Class initially got the green light for a second season, but Netflix seemingly changed its mind and officially canceled the series in early 2026. The cancellation marks the latest international co-production that couldn't attract a wide enough audience on the platform.
Pop The Balloon LIVE
The live dating reality show Pop The Balloon LIVE was part of Netflix's ongoing experiment with live programming, but it clearly didn't stick with fans, as it has been canceled after just one season on the streaming platform.
Selling the City
After just one season, Netflix has canceled the Selling Sunset spinoffSelling the City. The New York-based real estate series, which premiered in January 2025, followed elite Douglas Elliman agents navigating Manhattan's luxury market. This marks a strategic shift as the streamer looks to focus solely on Selling Sunset, moving away from the spinoff series.
Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson Documentary
A three-part documentary following former One Direction bandmates Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson on a U.S. road trip has seemingly been canceled following reports of a physical altercation between the two former bandmates during filming. While Netflix has not formally announced the cancellation, director Nicola Marsh seemingly confirmed the news in a post on social media.
This story was originally published by Men's Journal on Apr 19, 2026, where it first appeared in the Entertainment section. Add Men's Journal as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
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This story was originally published April 18, 2026 at 9:12 PM.