19 TV Cancellations That Cut Deep in 2020

December 26, 2020

2020 was a rough year for television.*

(*And, of course, for humanity at large.)

With COVID-19 shutting down production early, the virus also led to some stunning cancellations.

No shows were safe as networks axed previously-renewed shows... and made some downright bizarre decisions.

Some of the most popular prrograms were cut short, without so much as a conclusive goodbye, even after years on the air.

Below, we've rounded up the cancellations that cut deep in 2020...

 

1. Chilling Adventures of Sabrina - Netflix

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This beloved series was filled with the twists and turns you'd expect from the people that brought us Riverdale.

It was also relatively early into its run when Netflix announced that it had been canceled and that the fourth season would be its last.

2. Stumptown - ABC

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This Cobie Smulders-led mystery drama was picked up for a second season ... but then it all came crashing down.

ABC announced months later that it had canceled the show due to COVID-19.

Given that the show didn't have high ratings, we're going to suspect the network had a change of heart and used the pandemic as an excuse.

3. Katy Keene - The CW

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This high-fashion fairytale starring Lucy Hale, who can't seem to catch a break these days, was canceled after its first season.

As a Riverdale spinoff, it was set to be a big hit, but it went largely ignored.

We're not entirely surprised. We'll say that much.

4. L.A.'s Finest - Spectrum/FOX

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It wasn't the best show, but it was a lot of fun.

Jessica Alba and Gabrielle Union played cops in the Bad Boys spinoff, and now we'll never know what happens next.

5. One Day at a Time - Netflix/Pop

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All hope seemed lost when Netflix canceled the show after three seasons ... until Pop TV swooped in to save it.

To the surprise of many, Pop canceled it again halfway through its fourth season.

6. Shameless - Showtime

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While the conclusion of Shameless was framed as a mutual decision by Showtime, people close to the show have maintained that Showtime said they would not be picked up for a 12th season.

It's unfortunate because the series has been languishing with terrible storylines, but with the Gallaghers facing COVID, it has reinvigorated the series.

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