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

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

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

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

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

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

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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