TV Shows Canceled In 2025: THE FRANCHISE Is the First Series to Fall Victim to the Axe

It seems like television show cancellations have been a constant aspect of our TV-watching lives, but it feels like the pace has increased recently. In fact, the first cancellation of 2025 occurred just three days into January! As the 2024-2025 TV season unfolds, we anticipate more and more shows will face this unfortunate fate. For those who cherish television, it can be a tough time. However, not all TV series ending in 2025 are canceled; some, like Stranger Things, are simply reaching their natural conclusion. Unfortunately, that’s a dream scenario for most shows. Here is a list of the TV shows that were either canceled or ended in 2025 that we believe fans of TopMob will want to know about. We’ll keep this article updated as more 2025 cancellations inevitably occur throughout the year.

The Franchise Canceled at HBO

2025 marked the unfortunate demise of the TV show “The Franchise”. On New Year’s Day, January 3rd, HBO announced its cancellation. The superhero movie parody series premiered in 2024, but regrettably, it won’t return for a second season. The show, known for its humor and satire, was set within the chaotic world of franchise superhero filmmaking, offering insights into the behind-the-scenes madness of this industry. The logline read, “A group of optimistic individuals find themselves ensnared in the dysfunctional, absurd, yet delightful chaos of franchise superhero movie production.” It also sought to reveal, “What is the process behind the making of cinematic sausages? Because every disaster has an origin story.” Unfortunately, the curtain will now fall on this series.

A representative from HBO expressed their gratitude for working with the exceptional team behind “The Franchise“, particularly Sam Mendes, Jon Brown, Armando Iannucci, and the hilarious cast. Although we won’t be producing another season, we eagerly anticipate future collaborations with everyone involved.

Other TV Shows Ending or Canceled in 2025

Disney Channel

Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur: Season 2, part 2 is set to premiere in 2025 following an unforeseen hiatus in its broadcast.

Disney+

Andor: Andor’s second and final season will air on April 22. This was a planned ending.

Hulu

In 2025, the sixth season of “The Handmaid’s Tale” television series will be broadcast. The conclusion of this popular show seems carefully orchestrated, with its creator, Bruce Miller, currently developing a sequel series titled “The Testaments“.

Netflix

Cobra Kai: The long-running series, Cobra Kai, will conclude on February 13 with season six, Part 3/The Finale Event. Although the show’s 2025 ending was unexpectedly announced as “bittersweet” by its creators, it wasn’t entirely sudden.

Fans of the popular show “Squid Game” were taken aback when it was announced that not only would there be a second season, but also a third. Yet, Netflix has indeed renewed the series for both. However, the third season of “Squid Game” will serve as its final chapter and is set to air in 2025.

The eagerly awaited finale of the popular series “Stranger Things,” titled “Stranger Things 5,” is set to premiere in 2025, marking the conclusion of its carefully crafted storyline.

Peacock

Peacock has officially renewed “Bel-Air” for a fourth and final season, scheduled to air in 2024, signifying the conclusion of the reboot based on “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.” However, it remains uncertain if Will Smith will make an appearance in the series finale, which is set for 2025.

Prime Video

Originally, “Good Omens” was intended to span over three seasons. But following the emergence of accusations against Neil Gaiman, Amazon Prime decided to modify the series finale, transforming it from a complete season into a single 90-minute episode instead.

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2025-01-09 20:08