Cancelled too soon
by writer6886 | created - 19 May 2015 | updated - 22 Jun 2017 | PublicGreat TV shows cancelled after one season
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1. Believe (2014)
TV-14 | 574 min | Drama, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
A relationship forms between a gifted young girl and a man sprung from prison who has been tasked with protecting her from the evil elements that hunt her power.
Stars: Jake McLaughlin, Johnny Sequoyah, Jamie Chung, Kyle MacLachlan
Votes: 15,113
Amazing show that I could watch nonstop. NBC
2. Terra Nova (2011)
TV-14 | 46 min | Adventure, Drama, Mystery
Centers on the Shannons, an ordinary family from 2149 when the planet is dying, who are transported back 85 million years to prehistoric Earth where they join Terra Nova, a colony of humans with a second chance to build a civilization.
Stars: Jason O'Mara, Shelley Conn, Christine Adams, Allison Miller
Votes: 86,087
Cancelled because it was too costly. FOX
3. Almost Human (2013–2014)
TV-14 | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
In a not-so-distant future, a human cop and an android partner team up to serve and protect.
Stars: Karl Urban, Michael Ealy, Minka Kelly, Mackenzie Crook
Votes: 52,099
One of the few shows where robots were not evil sentient beings trying to take over the world. FOX
4. Birds of Prey (2002–2003)
TV-14 | 60 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
In the future, long after the Batman has driven himself into exile, his legacy lives on in the form of the Birds of Prey--Black Canary, Oracle, and the Huntress.
Stars: Ashley Scott, Dina Meyer, Rachel Skarsten, Shemar Moore
Votes: 5,564
Probably ahead of it's time. WB CW
5. Alcatraz (2012)
TV-14 | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
In 1963, all the prisoners and guards mysteriously disappear from Alcatraz. In the present day, they resurface and a secret agency are tasked with re-capturing them.
Stars: Sarah Jones, Jorge Garcia, Jonny Coyne, Parminder Nagra
Votes: 40,287
Never stopped keeping my interest. FOX
6. Forever (2014–2015)
TV-PG | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Fantasy
Dr Henry Morgan, a medical examiner, works with his partner Detective Jo Martinez, to solve criminal cases. Along the way, he tries to uncover the mystery to his 200-year-old immortality.
Stars: Ioan Gruffudd, Alana De La Garza, Joel David Moore, Donnie Keshawarz
Votes: 62,214
At least it ended on a high note. ABC
7. The Nine Lives of Chloe King (2011)
TV-14 | 441 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
A girl with special cat-like powers is being hunted by an assassin.
Stars: Skyler Samuels, Gracie Gillam, Ki Hong Lee, Benjamin Stone
Votes: 10,591
How they ended this was crap. Bad enough a great show was cancelled but to end it the way they did was worse. ABC
8. The Cape (2011)
TV-14 | 60 min | Action, Drama
Vince Faraday is a cop who has been framed for murder, leading him to fall off the grid and become the super hero known only as "The Cape."
Stars: David Lyons, Keith David, Summer Glau, James Frain
Votes: 8,599
It think this was cancelled because it was at a bad time. Should of been put on at seven. NBC
9. Off the Map (2011)
TV-14 | 42 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
A group of doctors from the U.S. travel to work at a remote clinic in the South American tropics in an attempt to discover the true reasons they became doctors.
Stars: Jonathan Castellanos, Valerie Cruz, Caroline Dhavernas, Jason George
Votes: 5,307
A twist on a medical drama. I can't see how it failed. ABC
10. The Event (2010–2011)
TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
When a man goes looking for his missing girlfriend, he stumbles upon a government conspiracy that is bigger than the President himself.
Stars: Jason Ritter, Sarah Roemer, Ian Anthony Dale, Zeljko Ivanek
Votes: 26,587
Another show that left us hanging. NBC
11. Ringer (2011–2012)
TV-14 | 44 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Six-months-sober Bridget is key witness to a murder but flees, visiting her identical twin, who "suicides". Bridget takes over her rich, glamorous, married life in New York City. Out of the ashes and into the fire?
Stars: Sarah Michelle Gellar, Kristoffer Polaha, Ioan Gruffudd, Nestor Carbonell
Votes: 21,160
A unique show that ended at the height of the series. CW
12. The Michael J. Fox Show (2013–2014)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
A comedy inspired by the life of Michael J. Fox.
Stars: Michael J. Fox, Betsy Brandt, Wendell Pierce, Katie Finneran
Votes: 5,437
I don't watch many comedies because they annoy me. This one I did find funny. NBC
13. Surviving Jack (2014)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
A boy becomes a man, and a man becomes a father, in a time before coming of age was something you could Google.
Stars: Christopher Meloni, Rachael Harris, Connor Buckley, Claudia Lee
Votes: 4,919
No show made me laugh harder. FOX
14. The River (2012)
TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
The crew of a research vessel are on a quest to find a missing TV explorer in the Amazon.
Stars: Bruce Greenwood, Joe Anderson, Leslie Hope, Eloise Mumford
Votes: 17,062
Amazing show that kept me on the edge of my seat at all times. ABC
15. The Chicago Code (2011)
TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Detective Jarek Wysocki, one of Chicago's toughest cops, struggles to clean up the town's violence and corruption.
Stars: Jason Clarke, Jennifer Beals, Matt Lauria, Devin Kelley
Votes: 8,481
Another show that ended on a high note. Still sucks that it ended. FOX
16. Earth 2 (1994–1995)
TV-PG | 60 min | Adventure, Sci-Fi
Colonists, crash-landed on an alien planet, begin the long trek to their originally designated landing place, facing alien and human threats.
Stars: Debrah Farentino, Clancy Brown, Sullivan Walker, Jessica Steen
Votes: 5,524
A show I watched as a kid and was disappointed to be left hanging. NBC
17. Stalker (2014–2015)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
A team of detectives investigates stalkers in Los Angeles.
Stars: Dylan McDermott, Maggie Q, Victor Rasuk, Mariana Klaveno
Votes: 17,877
As soon as I got home from work this show was on. CBS
18. Miami Medical (2010)
TV-14 | 60 min | Action, Drama, Mystery
A medical drama about a team of expert trauma surgeons, who shine brightest when working under pressure against the clock to save critically injured patients.
Stars: Jeremy Northam, Mike Vogel, Lana Parrilla, Elisabeth Harnois
Votes: 1,298
Best hospital drama ever! CBS
19. Work It (2012–2013)
Comedy
Two car salesmen dress as women to get jobs as pharma reps. Their disguise makes them better men at home, though they cherish their time as themselves at a bar.
Stars: Benjamin Koldyke, Amaury Nolasco, Rochelle Aytes, John Caparulo
Votes: 979
An amusing show that gave comedic insight about men and women. ABC
20. Common Law (2012)
43 min | Comedy, Crime
Centers on cops Wes Mitchell and Travis Marks, who have a problem -- each other -- so their captain sends them to couples therapy.
Stars: Michael Ealy, Warren Kole, Sonya Walger, Jack McGee
Votes: 6,414
Amusing show that never should have failed. So why did it? USA
21. Princess Tenko and the Guardians of the Magic (1995–1996)
TV-Y7 | 23 min | Animation
Princess Tenko inherits a school of magic, she and her students battle former students turned evil, twin magicians Jana and Jason for control of a power source known as Starfire Gems.
Stars: Michael Sorich, Paula Tiso, Webster Williams, David Thomas
Votes: 91
Great Cartoon and a magic trick after every show.
22. Sinbad (2012–2013)
TV-14 | 60 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
A Persian prisoner sets out to find his dead brother with help from his misfit group.
Stars: Elliot Knight, Marama Corlett, Elliot Cowan, Junix Inocian
Votes: 3,779
The title itself tells you why it's a tragedy it left. SCIFI
23. Mental (2009)
TV-14 | 45 min | Drama
The psychiatrist seeking to save his sister as well his patients while using any means necessary.
Stars: Chris Vance, Jacqueline McKenzie, Marisa Ramirez, Derek Webster
Votes: 2,419
A great show that gave unique insight about the world of mental patients. FOX
24. $#*! My Dad Says (2010–2011)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
A middle-aged son moves in with his old-fashioned dad.
Stars: William Shatner, Jonathan Sadowski, Nicole Sullivan, Will Sasso
Votes: 5,332
CBS
25. The Crazy Ones (2013–2014)
TV-14 | 20 min | Comedy
Out-of-the-box Simon Roberts runs an ad agency with his Type-A daughter Sydney.
Stars: Robin Williams, Sarah Michelle Gellar, James Wolk, Hamish Linklater
Votes: 12,989
Why do funny comedies fail. CBS
26. Malibu Country (2012–2013)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Country music superstar/actress Reba returns to television as a wife and mother whose world is turned upside-down when she discovers that her country music legend husband has a cheatin' heart.
Stars: Reba McEntire, Sara Rue, Justin Prentice, Juliette Angelo
Votes: 1,954
I only saw a few episodes. ABC was known for it's horrible cliffhangers and mass cancelations sadly this was no exception.
27. The Defenders (2010–2011)
60 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Two flashy Las Vegas defense attorneys go to the mat for their clients.
Stars: Jim Belushi, Jerry O'Connell, Jurnee Smollett, Tanya Fischer
Votes: 4,022
An amazing law show with a perfect cast. CBS
28. Blade: The Series (2006)
TV-14 | 556 min | Action, Drama, Fantasy
The adventures of the half human/vampire hunter.
Stars: Sticky Fingaz, Jill Wagner, Nelson Lee, Jessica Gower
Votes: 6,072
Netflix should do a reboot. This was an entertaining series and sad to see it go. TNN
29. King & Maxwell (2013)
60 min | Crime, Drama
Two Secret Service agents fall out of favor with the service, leave, and decide to partner as private investigators.
Stars: Jon Tenney, Rebecca Romijn, Ryan Hurst, Michael O'Keefe
Votes: 3,885
Humorous show that left us hanging. TNT
30. The Forgotten (2009–2010)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama
A group of volunteers help find the identities of John and Jane Does who were murdered.
Stars: Christian Slater, Michelle Borth, Anthony Carrigan, Bob Stephenson
Votes: 2,384
Words cannot describe how phenomenal this show was. ABC
31. Sons of Thunder (1999)
TV-14 | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Detective Carlos Sandoval resigns from the Dallas Police after his partner is murdered. He then joins up with childhood friend Trent Malloy, an ex-military martial arts instructor. Together... See full summary »
Stars: James Wlcek, Marco Sanchez, Dawn Maxey, Alan Autry
Votes: 343
CBS
32. Minority Report (2015)
TV-14 | 42 min | Action, Crime, Drama
10 years after the end of Precrime in Washington DC one of the three PreCogs attempts to lead a normal life while still suffering from visions of the future. Will they be able to hold it together or mentally breakdown and give up?
Stars: Meagan Good, Stark Sands, Nick Zano, Daniel London
Votes: 10,606
FOX
33. Second Chance (I) (2016)
TV-14 | 42 min | Drama, Sci-Fi
A billionaire bio-engineer brings a dead police officer back to life.
Stars: Robert Kazinsky, Dilshad Vadsaria, Adhir Kalyan, Ciara Bravo
Votes: 12,786
Five minutes they could have ended it five minutes earlier but no Fox had to go and leave us hanging. Why do scifi cops shows fail. They so unique compared to the usual shows that keep appearing.
34. Grandfathered (2015–2016)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy
A confirmed bachelor discovers he's a dad--and a grandfather.
Stars: John Stamos, Paget Brewster, Josh Peck, Christina Milian
Votes: 6,723
Amusing show. Sad to see it go. FOX
35. Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior (2011)
TV-14 | 42 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
On the streets of San Francisco a team of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Behavioral Analysis Unit use profiling to catch some of the most horrific serial killers and unidentifiable subjects.
Stars: Forest Whitaker, Janeane Garofalo, Michael Kelly, Beau Garrett
Votes: 5,792
CBS
36. The Finder (2012)
TV-14 | 44 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
An Iraq war vet suffers a brain injury that triggers the ability to see connections between seemingly unrelated events, objects or people.
Stars: Geoff Stults, Maddie Hasson, Mercedes Mason, Michael Clarke Duncan
Votes: 17,580
Yes it was crazy but it was a good crazy. A decent blend of comedy and mystery. FOX
37. Rush Hour (2016)
TV-14 | 43 min | Action, Comedy, Crime
TV show based on the action-comedy 'Rush Hour' films about an L.A. cop who teams up with a detective from Hong Kong.
Stars: Justin Hires, Jon Foo, Aimee Garcia, Page Kennedy
Votes: 3,917
I thought it measured up to the show quite well. Certainly an improvement from the third movie. It would have been great to see how far the show would have gone literally. CBS
38. Houdini and Doyle (2016)
TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Fantasy
At the turn of the 20th century the Metropolitan Police were overwhelmed with bizarre cases so they turned to outsiders including Houdini and Doyle, who collaborated with New Scotland Yard on some unsolved and inexplicable crimes.
Stars: Michael Weston, Stephen Mangan, Rebecca Liddiard, Emily Carey
Votes: 2,997
This one has me completely confused. How can this not last at least five seasons? It was amazing! FOX
39. Pure Genius (2016–2017)
TV-14 | 60 min | Drama
A young Silicon Valley tech-titan enlists a veteran surgeon with a controversial past to start a hospital with a cutting-edge, new-school approach to medicine.
Stars: Dermot Mulroney, Augustus Prew, Odette Annable, Reshma Shetty
Votes: 4,802
The show was an inventive medical drama. Why it ended I have no idea. CBS
40. Conviction (I) (2016–2017)
TV-14 | 42 min | Drama
A brilliant attorney and former First Daughter is blackmailed to heading a unit that investigates cases of wrongful conviction.
Stars: Hayley Atwell, Eddie Cahill, Shawn Ashmore, Merrin Dungey
Votes: 7,709
An amazing show with a brilliant main character. ABC
41. Spider-Man Unlimited (1999–2005)
TV-Y7 | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Spider-Man travels to Counter-Earth to rescue a Terran shuttle crew trapped there and discovers a tyrannical and warped version of his world.
Stars: Rino Romano, Kathleen Barr, Jim Byrnes, Garry Chalk
Votes: 4,029
A unique twist on the world of Spider-man. FOX
42. Spider-Man (2003)
TV-PG | 21 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
A young man with spider like abilities fights crime as a superhero in New York City while trying to have a normal personal life.
Stars: Neil Patrick Harris, Lisa Loeb, Ian Ziering, SuChin Pak
Votes: 6,049
A series to be a spin off from the movie and had a connection to Ben Affleck's Daredevil. Yes this show ended way to soon. MTV
43. Invasion (2005–2006)
TV-14 | 60 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery
A Florida Park Ranger and his family deal with strange occurrences in the aftermath of a hurricane.
Stars: William Fichtner, Eddie Cibrian, Kari Matchett, Lisa Sheridan
Votes: 13,088
Strange show but very entertaining that left us with a horrific cliffhanger. ABC
44. Silver Surfer (1998)
TV-Y7 | 260 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
The adventures of the cosmic wanderer as he seeks his lost home after rebelling from his master.
Stars: Paul Essiembre, James Blendick, Tara Rosling, John Neville
Votes: 2,855
Unique cartoon that left us with many mysteries. FOX
45. Wild C.A.T.S: Covert Action Teams (1994–1995)
TV-Y7 | Animation, Action, Adventure
Universal war wages between two prehistoric alien races. One of the races is the heroic Kherubim while the other is the evil Daemonites.
Stars: Denis Akiyama, Roscoe Handford, Janet-Laine Green, Ruth Marshall
Votes: 779
Wicked awesome cartoon. CBS
46. Eerie, Indiana (1991–1992)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Teenage weirdness investigator Marshall Teller adventures through his new small-town home with his friends, geeky Simon Holmes and mysterious Dash X.
Stars: Omri Katz, Justin Shenkarow, Mary-Margaret Humes, Francis Guinan
Votes: 6,296
A comedic version of Kolchak or Supernatural. It is amazing this series never made at least five seasons. NBC
47. Mighty Ducks: The Animated Series (1996–1997)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
A team of humanoid duck ice hockey team/freedom fighters fight evil between games.
Stars: Jeff Bennett, Brad Garrett, Jennifer Hale, Steve Mackall
Votes: 2,172
Some would call it the duck version of ninja turtles. So what? Still a great show. ABC
48. The Crow: Stairway to Heaven (1998–1999)
TV-14 | 43 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A deceased street musician returns to life, and must restore the balance between good and evil to be reunited with his dead girlfriend.
Stars: Mark Dacascos, Marc Gomes, Sabine Karsenti, Katie Stuart
Votes: 2,702
49. Tremors (2003)
TV-14 | 60 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
Small town notices weird deaths in the desert. There are giant worms under the sand. They can hear the location of people through the vibration of their movement. Finally they blow them up with dynamite.
Stars: Victor Browne, Gladise Jiminez, Marcia Strassman, Lela Lee
Votes: 3,142
SciFi
50. Young Blades (2005)
TV-MA | 60 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
Based on the novel The Three Musketeers by Dumas, Young Blades follows a group of youths as they cross swords with dastardly villians while keeping up on their studies at the Musketeer Academy.
Stars: Tobias Mehler, Mark Hildreth, Zak Santiago, Robert Sheehan
Votes: 314
A whimsical show that should have lasted at least three seasons.
51. Time After Time (2017)
TV-14 | 60 min | Drama, Sci-Fi
The adventures of young H.G. Wells and his time machine.
Stars: Freddie Stroma, Josh Bowman, Will Chase, Genesis Rodriguez
Votes: 3,980
Based off a classic movie. This series died before we saw the best parts. WHY?! ABC
52. Ransom (2017–2019)
TV-14 | 44 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
A team of crisis negotiators travels the globe to help multinational corporations and governmental agencies with complex negotiations and conflict resolution.
Stars: Luke Roberts, Brandon Jay McLaren, Nazneen Contractor, Sarah Greene
Votes: 4,059
Another great crime drama dead on one season. CBS
53. Pitch (2016–2017)
TV-14 | 60 min | Drama, Sport
A young pitcher becomes the first woman to play in the Major Leagues.
Stars: Kylie Bunbury, Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Mark Consuelos, Mo McRae
Votes: 6,279
A twist in sports series. At times overly dramatic but still great. FOX
54. APB (2017)
TV-14 | 43 min | Action, Crime, Drama
After witnessing a violent crime, a tech billionaire purchases a troubled police precinct, rebooting it with new technology.
Stars: Justin Kirk, Natalie Martinez, Taylor Handley, Caitlin Stasey
Votes: 6,787
Awesome and unique show with unique ideas on law enforcement. FOX
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