The world of series is full of examples of productions that didn’t have the chance to shine on TV for a long time, being canceled after just one season.
Below, we highlight eight such series that, in the eyes of many, deserved more screen time, leaving fans wanting more of their plots and characters.
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Another typical case of a canceled series gaining cult status and a legion of fans after being canceled is “Freaks and Geeks.”
The show received critical acclaim for presenting a different approach to adolescence, avoiding many of the stereotypes and clichés common in portrayal in other productions of the genre. Because of this proposal, the program ended up having low ratings and was cancelled.
The young cast of “Freaks and Geeks” included names like Martin Starr, Linda Cardellini, James Franco, Seth Rogen, Jason Segel and Busy Philipps, celebrities who were at the beginning of their careers at the time.
Available to Netflix subscribers.
Baz Luhrmann (the director of films like “Moulin Rouge!” and “Elvis”) directs this musical series, which was surprisingly canceled in its first season.
A Netflix original production, “The Get Down” portrays the music scene and street culture of youth in the South Bronx in the 1970s, marked by the birth of hip-hop and the success of Disco.
Launched in August 2016, the series was the most expensive production Netflix had ever made up to that point, and this was one of the reasons for its cancellation. The relationship between production costs and low ratings led to the cancellation of the series in its first season.
Available to HBO Max subscribers.
Despite being awarded and acclaimed by specialized critics, the series “Lovecraft Country” was canceled by HBO in its first season.
In the plot, a man (Jonathan Majors) embarks on a journey to find his father who disappeared in the United States during the era of racial segregation. Accompanied by a friend (Jurnee Smollett) and her uncle (Michael K. Williams), they encounter monstrous beings that seem to have emerged from the works of horror writer HP Lovecraft.
After the cancellation, the series’ creator, Misha Green, revealed that there were story ideas for the second season.
Created by Joss Whedon (from Avengers), “Firefly” is a space opera series.
Fans of the series often remember it as an emblematic example of unfair cancellation. Despite gaining a fan base since its debut in 2002, the show was suddenly shut down after its first season due to ratings problems.
Set in a universe where humanity has colonized other planets and moons after abandoning Earth, the plot follows the crew of the starship Serenity, led by Malcolm “Mal” Reynolds (Nathan Fillion).
Although it somewhat closed the open stories, the film “Serenity – The Fight for Tomorrow” (2005) failed to fill the void left by the series’ potential, and fans regret the loss of a promising saga that could have yielded. different seasons.
Available to Star+ subscribers.
“Terra Nova,” a series that relied on dinosaurs and computer graphics effects, ended prematurely after only one season due to high production costs.
The production was produced by Steven Spielberg and featured actors such as Jason O’Mara, Stephen Lang and Shelley Conn in the lead roles.
The plot revolves around a family who resides in a dark future, characterized by overpopulation and pollution, where natural resources are scarce.
However, they have the possibility of going back in time to the era of the dinosaurs, thanks to the efforts of scientists who manage to open a rift in time, thus creating a portal to the prehistoric era.
Series that combines elements of comedy, drama and investigation. It focuses on the journey of two private investigators from San Diego, California. This duo of detective friends is made up of an alcoholic ex-cop (Donal Logue) and an ex-criminal looking to redeem himself (Michael Raymond-James).
Although critics praised its entertaining and intelligent plot, as well as the performances of the cast, the series encountered difficulties due to low ratings and ended up being canceled after just one season.
Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip
Aaron Sorkin directs this series that goes behind the scenes of a fictional variety show. The production is inspired by real-life live comedy shows, such as “Saturday Night Live.”
“Studio 60” received generally positive reviews for its sharp writing and talented cast, which included Matthew Perry, Bradley Whitford and Amanda Peet. However, due to low ratings, the show was canceled after the end of the first season.
HBO series that deals with the universe of the music industry in the 70s, created by Mick Jagger, the iconic singer of the Rolling Stones, together with Martin Scorsese, Rich Cohen and Terence Winter.
The production, although it received modest praise from critics, failed to attract widespread attention and was ultimately cancelled.
The story follows a record executive (Bobby Cannavale), who fights to save his company amid changes in the music industry, while also facing personal challenges.
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