12 TV Shows That Were Canceled at the Dumbest Possible Time

Netflix, Fox

You know the feeling… You found a show that you can’t get enough of, but its dumb network got its fill. Unless you have millions of dollars to personally fund future episodes, it’s dead in the water, and you don’t get to witness the satisfying ending that the show deserves! Talk about plotline blue balls. Can we say that? I guess we’ll see if our editors have the balls to keep it! If not, all good, we’re more than happy to rewrite it.

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Anywho… We’re here to tell you that we feel your pain. Because, as fans, we too wanted better for these shows. Everyone involved must’ve felt like the rug was pulled out from under them. They were on a roll. They were making quality work that seemed to be hit with audiences and executives alike, then boom! Pencils down, folks. Clean out your desks and report to your couches. These were 12 awesome shows with loyal fanbases, but the powers that be canceled them for the dumbest possible reasons at the dumbest possible times!  

Holy scenic blunder, Batman!

20th Century Television

TheThings

Possibly the most intense fan outcry of all time.

Netflix

Vulture

We know merch is important, but come on!

Cartoon Network

CBR

We know you have a lot going on, but listen to the fans, Amazon!

Amazon Studios

Stylist

Just when it settled into a groove, it got the ax.

Starz

Syfy

Netflix reneged while filming!

Netflix

Deadline

‘Taxi’ was canceled right after it won a bunch of Emmys

Paramount Television

The Washington Post

Can these “freaks” and “geeks” be cooler?

DreamWorks Television

Looper

ABC could’ve been on the right side of history.

Warner Bros. Television

Showbiz CheatSheet

Praise from fans and critics wasn’t enough.

Dark Ways

Stylist

Bit “all or nothing” wouldn’t you say, CBS?

CBS

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