Poll: Axed and Outraged — Which 2024-2025 Cancellation Is the Most Upsetting?
We’ve spoken extensively about how it’s been a brutal season for cancellations.
From Broadcast to Streaming, nothing and no one is spared from the hammer when the “Powers that Be” determine that it’s time to pull the rug from beneath fans of a series by swinging a cold, brutal axe that leaves us reeling.
It’s time to make your voices heard.
We’re eager to know which cancellation has outraged you the most! Which of these beloved series were cut before their prime? Which of these cancellations devastated you the most?
There’s a case for all of them. But we’re turning things over to you, TV Fanatics!
After this poll, we’ll tally up the results and share the top ten series that made the cut!
So, let’s get to clicking!
The Cleaning Lady (FOX)
This show wasn’t just a crime drama — it was a groundbreaking story centered on an undocumented Filipina mother doing whatever it took to save her son.
With a rare lead in Élodie Yung and layered, real-world stakes, The Cleaning Lady stood for the underrepresented.
FOX canceling it feels like silencing a story that mattered at a time when we need these stories the most.
At the very least, we wanted to see a formidable Thony navigate the tricky world of criminal drug dealing, and that romance with Jorge feels incomplete as well.
Rescue: HI‑Surf (FOX)
It had sun, adrenaline, and a fresh take on emergency responders. Seriously, there are numerous first responder shows, but none currently airing have the same glossiness and unique perspective as Rescue: Hi-Surf.
The series was also in a stunning location and had a genuinely enjoyable cast that was starting to gel.
It feels like FOX pulled the ripcord on this series just as it was finding its rhythm, finding its footing, and becoming something special.
9-1-1: Lone Star (FOX)
The 9-1-1 spinoff brought firehouse drama with heart and humor. It tackled real issues like PTSD and addiction and found family.
The charming, diverse cast and characters endeared themselves to an audience of all demographics, and the found family angle of this series was always particularly special.
It offered something different from its predecessor, and there was still plenty of potential left in this series and its excellent cast. We had Rob Lowe, Gina Torres, and Jim Parrack together.
The cancellation of 9-1-1: Lone Star stings, but so does the development of a new spinoff in its wake. But alas, that’s a conversation for a different day.
Alert: Missing Persons Unit (FOX)
Um, quirky crime procedurals aren’t the most prevalent, and Alert: Missing Persons Unit managed to balance the quirky humor with the action and emotional cases.
For those who enjoy buddy-cop dynamics, Jay and Mike delivered on that front in every single episode, and it was an overall familiar and comforting formula.
It felt like they were giving up on Alert: Missing Persons Unit before the last season even got off the ground, and the series deserved better than that.
S.W.A.T. (CBS)
Fans fought to save this series multiple times already and won.
You can’t buy that type of fandom loyalty and devotion.
The series, with a strong, supportive cast and unit buoyed by the charismatic Shemar Moore, made S.W.A.T. special.
It’s a series that felt grounded in community, justice, and action with purpose.
Yet another cancelation, spinoff be damned, when fans have been so devoted for so long feels like a betrayal.
The Equalizer (CBS)
Queen Latifah led one of the only broadcast action dramas headlined by a Black woman. You may not think that’s something that needs to be pointed out, but sadly, it is.
The series was empowering, gritty, and realistic. It gave us characters we could relate to and see ourselves in, and explored significant subject matter.
And there was some butt-kicking, too! What’s not to love? Fans are still mourning the loss of The Equalizer and will be reeling for some time over this one.
Found (NBC)
Everything about Found as a series mattered. To reiterate a previous point, Found is a series that served as a voice for the voiceless, illuminated the invisible, forgotten, and marginalized, and was a beacon for those who otherwise slip through the cracks.
Again, losing Found at a time when we need these stories the most is devastating.
Shanola Hampton delivered a raw, fearless performance, and the show tackled trauma with nuance that is rarely seen on screen. The entire cast comprises powerhouse performers and dynamic characters who still have a wealth of stories left to tell.
NBC canceling it feels tone-deaf at best and cruel at worst. But we’re admittedly still bitter about this one. Don’t mind us.
Suits: L.A. (NBC)
The Suits brand experienced a massive resurgence, marking its big, bold expansion.
Fans were eager for more legal intrigue, West Coast style. And they were excited about cameos from original Suits characters, too.
It was a slow burn, but Suits: LA started clicking into place. Frankly, killing it after just one season is like objecting before it even made its case.
The Irrational (NBC)
Jesse L. Martin deserves better.
The Irrational was smart TV that respected its audience — blending psychology, emotion, and criminal mystery.
It offered something truly unique to the customary procedural format, and that’s why audiences connected with it so much.
Just when it started cracking open deeper layers, NBC shut the door.
Night Court (NBC)
A reboot with real heart and nostalgia value, Night Court brought back laughs in an old-school format with a modern edge.
Melissa Rauch and John Larroquette had magic. It was honest-to-goodness fun and still had that nostalgic feel, too, and so few sitcoms out there have that going for them anymore.
It still had stories left to tell, and canceling it is a misjudgment.
Blue Bloods (CBS)
Fourteen seasons of Reagan family dinners and principled policing made this a Friday night ritual for millions.
It wasn’t just a procedural — it was family.
Ending Blue Bloods feels like being uninvited to a dinner you’ve been attending for over a decade.
FBI: International (CBS)
From Budapest to Berlin, FBI: International delivered high-stakes cases with a global twist.
They took a traditional procedural and infused it with an International flair, introducing audiences to an entirely different way of crimefighting. Plus, the characters were compelling. Yes, even Wes. Sometimes.
Canceling it cut off the franchise’s most unique component and left fans without their fix of globe-trotting justice.
FBI: Most Wanted (CBS)
Gritty, tense, and character-driven, Most Wanted brought emotional arcs to the classic fugitive chase format. And depending on who you ask, it’s the best of the FBI franchise.
After six seasons, fans had formed deep connections with the ever-evolving team.
They could appreciate how the series pushed boundaries in both its social commentary and topics, as well as in innovative filming and storytelling techniques.
CBS canceling it alongside International feels like collapsing the whole universe.
Almost Paradise (Freevee, Prime Video)
As a victim of limited platform support and high production costs overseas, Almost Paradise struggled to stay afloat in a competitive streaming market.
It harkened back to a different TV era — episodic, character-driven, and charmingly unpretentious.
Christian Kane’s tough-but-tender performance grounded a show that quietly delivered week after week.
The Wheel of Time (Prime Video)
Despite strong critical acclaim, rising production costs and Amazon’s shifting strategic priorities made Wheel of Time a high-profile casualty.
It was one of the few fantasy series that dared to center women, embrace emotional storytelling, and adapt sprawling source material with genuine care.
Losing it feels like closing the book halfway through the story.
The Recruit (Netflix)
It feels like The Recruit’s only crime is being a series in its two-season run on Netflix. It’s a curse, you know.
The series was fun and never took itself too seriously, which was a vibe that set it apart from most action-spy shows.
Plus, Noah Centineo was a charming lead and genuinely fun to watch.
We want to hear from YOU! It’s been a tough season, and there are so many devastating cancellations, but only one top spot.
Our poll is officially open. Voting starts now and ends June 22 at 11:59 p.m. EST.
This is the part where we ask for participation — but only if you’re passionate and want to.
A vote supports our poll. A comment or a share helps more than you might realize. TV Fanatic is small, but mighty — and that’s thanks to readers like you.
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