As 2024 draws to a close, Netflix subscribers are eager to know the fate of their favorite shows. Which series will return for another season, and which ones are facing the dreaded cancellation axe? Let’s dive into the streaming giant’s renewal and cancellation decisions for 2024.
Renewals
Netflix has shown a generous hand this year, renewing a diverse range of shows across various genres. Some of the notable renewals include:
Gyeongseong Creature: This Korean horror-drama earned a second season just weeks after its premiere.
Survival of the Thickest: Michelle Buteau‘s comedy series will return for a second season.
Money Heist: Berlin: The Money Heist spin-off will continue to delve into the backstory of the beloved character.
Avatar: The Last Airbender: Fans can look forward to not just one, but two more seasons of this highly anticipated animated adaptation.
The Night Agent: This action-thriller proved to be a massive hit, securing a renewal for a third season.
The Diplomat: Keri Russell‘s political drama will return for a third season.
Virgin River: The heartwarming romantic drama continues its run with a seventh season.
Outer Banks: The treasure-hunting teen drama will conclude with a fifth and final season.
Cancellations
While many shows received good news, some fan favorites faced the chopping block. Here are some of the shows that Netflix canceled in 2024:
Obliterated: This action-comedy series was a surprise cancellation, despite seemingly strong performance.
Ratched: The Ryan Murphy-produced prequel series won’t be returning for a third season.
The Brothers Sun: This action-comedy starring Michelle Yeoh was canceled after just one season.
Dead Boy Detectives: The Sandman spin-off was unfortunately canceled after one season.
That ’90s Show: The sequel to the beloved sitcom That ’70s Show was canceled after two seasons.
KAOS: This dark comedy based on Greek mythology was canceled after one season.
Shows Ending on Their Own Terms
Several popular Netflix shows will conclude in 2024 or 2025 with their final seasons, including:
Big Mouth: The animated comedy will wrap up with its eighth season in 2025.
Cobra Kai: The Karate Kid sequel series will end with its sixth season in 2025.
Stranger Things: The sci-fi phenomenon will conclude with its highly anticipated fifth season in 2025.
The Umbrella Academy: The superhero series ended with its fourth season.
You: The psychological thriller will conclude with its fifth season in 2025.
The world of streaming is constantly evolving, and Netflix’s renewal and cancellation decisions reflect the challenges of keeping audiences engaged in a competitive market. While some cancellations are disappointing, they also make way for new and exciting content to emerge.
Keep in mind that this list is not exhaustive, and Netflix may announce further renewals or cancellations throughout the year. So stay tuned for updates on your favorite shows, and be sure to check out the new and returning series that Netflix has in store for 2025!
