7 shows canceled by Netflix in 2024 so far that you should still watch

Don’t let a cancelation stop you from watching these shows

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Netflixis known to cancel some much-loved shows, with thebest streaming servicealready scrapping over 15 shows this year includingBuying London,as well asthe fantasy seriesThe Grimm RealityfromDark’sproducersdespite filming being completed.

While the streaming giant has an abundance ofnew moviesand shows being announced as part ofNetflix’s Geeked Week 2024, this can often serve as a harsh reminder of thebest Netflix showsthat were binned by the streamer and whether to commit to a new series if it will fall victim to the Netflix axe.

However, this doesn’t mean you shouldn’t consider giving these series some well-deserved attention and the opportunity to attract a fresh audience. It also makes the heartbreak a little easier knowing that the show has come to an end rather than being blindsided by a Netflix announcement.

If you’ve already had a look at oursix shows canceled by Netflix in 2023 that you should totally still watch, then read on to find out the seven canceled shows that are still worth your time in 2024 so far.

Dead Boy Detectives

Unfortunately,Dead Boy Detectiveswas buried alongside other canceled young adult fantasy series likeLockwood & CoandFirst Killafter one season. News of its cancelation caused uproar amongst fans, whocampaigned to bring the show back from the deadon social media.

The Sandmanspin-off has a lot of humor and heart between the leads as it follows two teenage ghosts who work alongside a clairvoyant to solve mysteries for their supernatural clients. Given that its based on the characters from the DC Comics, a big viewership was promised, however this wasn’t enough to warrant a second season. But there’s good news asThe Sandmanseason 2is on the way, which can fill theDead Boy Detectivesvoid in your life once you’ve finished watching the paranormal series.

The Brothers Sun

A vivacious action comedy starring Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh was destined to be a sure-fire hit for Netflix, but sadly that wasn’t the case forThe Brothers Sun.Despite being one ofthe streamer’s stand-out shows, it was axed after one season due to low viewership figures.

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The Brothers Sunisn’t one to miss though with its fun, action-packed twists as Taipei gangster Charles Sun (Justin Chien) heads to LA to protect his brother (Sam Li) and mother (Yeoh). It’s an entertaining watch with the perfect mix of comedy and drama that will take you on a thrill ride.

Ratched

Ryan Murphy’s prequel series about one of cinema’s most notorious villainswas canned after the first series, despite the streamer picking it up for two seasons.Ratchedtells the story of how mental health nurse Mildred Ratched (Sarah Paulson) became a fully-fledged monster in the novel and 1975 filmOne Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest.

Despite its negative reviews, Paulson delivers a memorable performance as the sinister antagonist in this unusually colorful series that’s disturbingly dark. Fear not though (or maybe do) as the second season ofMurphy’s Monster anthologyseriesMonsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Storyis another project available to watch from theAmerican Horror Storycreator.

My Dad the Bounty Hunter

Netflix canceled the hit animation showMy Dad the Bounty Hunter,despite its 100% Rotten Tomatoes score.My Dad the Bounty Hunterfollows a father whose kids discover he’s an intergalactic bounty hunter and join him on outer space adventures, but now one of thebest animated showshas come back to Earth.

My Dad the Bounty Hunterisn’t just for kids, it’s an enjoyable watch for any age with its quirky characters and engaging humor. Once you fly through both seasons ofMy Dad the Bounty Hunter, don’t worry, there’s stilllots of great animated movies and TV showsto watch afterwards.

Everything Now

British coming-of-age dramaEverything Nowwas canceled by Netflix, despite reports that a writer’s room was already in place for season two.Everything Nowis perfect if you’re a fan ofHeartstopperandSex Educationas it centers on Mia Polanco (Sophie Wilde), a 16-year-old girl who rejoins sixth form after battling anorexia in hospital.

Despite its cancelation,Everything Nowis still worth your time with its authentic and hilarious portrayal of the highs and lows of adolescence alongside serious mental health issues.

Black Summer

I was disappointed to discover thatNetflix had quietly canceled the best zombie showBlack Summer.Black Summeris a prequel spin-off toZ Nation,and takes places a few weeks after the start of a zombie apocalypse. It follows a group of strangers who band together to survive and find their loved ones in a world taken over by the undead.Black Summerdebuted back in 2019, with season 2 following two years later. There was no news on whetherBlack Summerwould be renewed for another season, until co-creator John Hyamstweeted in April 2023 that a third season wouldn’t be happening.Since then,What’s On Netflixhas reported that Netflix officially canceled theZ-Nationspin-off due to low viewership.

It’s a shame since it’s probably one of the most realistic portrayals of how humans would react to a zombie apocalypse I’ve seen and unfortunately, I now won’t get any answers to the season 2 cliffhanger, but don’t let that stop you from watching this heart-pounding series that’s full of brutal, edge-of-your-seat action.

That ’90s Show

That ’90s Showis another victim of the Netflix axeas the streamer decided to cancel the comedy series after two seasons with franchise star Kurtwood Smith confirming the news inan Instagram post.That ’90s Showis a sequel to the classic sitcomThat ’70s Show,which centers on Leia Forman (Callie Haverda), the daughter of Eric Forman (Topher Grace) and Donna Pinciotti (Laura Prepon) from the original series, as she visits her grandparents for the summer and meets a new generation of Point Place kids.Almost the entire original cast ofThat ’70s ShowreturnedforThat ’90s Show,so it’s well worth the watch for the nostalgia and hilarious characters.

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