Every TV Show That Has Been Cancelled in October 2025

TV fans got a flurry of news this month as several series announced endings or were officially axed, spanning survival horror, animated comedy, prestige drama, and two high-profile Prime Video projects. Below you’ll find what ended, when the news landed in October, where each show streams or airs, and what each series is about so you can decide what to catch up on before the finales roll in. From stranded soccer champions and Alaskan eccentrics to South Side stories and experimental reality TV, here’s the full rundown.

‘Yellowjackets’ (2021–2026)

Showtime confirmed that the upcoming fourth season will be the last, with the announcement arriving on Oct. 10 via Instagram and the final run slated to arrive in 2026 on Showtime and Paramount+ Premium. The series follows members of a 1990s New Jersey high school girls’ soccer team whose plane crashes in the wilderness and the survivors’ lives decades later as past secrets resurface. The ensemble includes cast members portraying both teen and adult versions of key characters across dual timelines. The drama blends survival mystery and psychological thriller elements as it traces the aftermath of the team’s desperate choices.

‘Countdown’ (2025)

Prime Video canceled the Jensen Ackles-led crime drama after one season, with the decision reported on Oct. 10 and the show available exclusively on the service. The series centers on a by-the-book lawman who is pulled into an elite federal task force that tackles high-stakes threats against the clock. Each case unfolds over a compressed timeline while a longer conspiracy threads through the season. The show was created as a fast-paced procedural that mixes character-driven storytelling with action in a case-of-the-week framework.

‘Butterfly’ (2025)

Prime Video ended the spy thriller after one season, with the cancellation reported on Oct. 10 for the streaming-only release. Inspired by the BOOM! Studios graphic novel, the story follows a former operative who is forced out of hiding when a lethal agent known as Butterfly resurfaces, triggering a covert struggle that spans multiple countries. Daniel Dae Kim stars as a veteran intelligence figure whose past choices complicate the mission. The show blends espionage tradecraft, family stakes, and globe-trotting set pieces across its limited run.

‘The Great North’ (2021–2025)

Fox made it official on Oct. 3 that the Alaska-set animated comedy is ending after five seasons, following its omission from the network’s 2025–2026 schedule and wrapping its run on broadcast and Hulu streams. The series tracks single dad Beef Tobin and his kids as they navigate life in the fictional town of Lone Moose, with frequent musical numbers and guest voices. Created by the team behind ‘Bob’s Burgers,’ it features an ensemble that includes voices from comedy and animation mainstays. Episodes highlight local festivals, offbeat jobs, and family traditions unique to the far north.

‘The Ultimatum: Queer Love’ (2023–2024)

Netflix canceled the spin-off after two seasons, with the news breaking on Oct. 2 for the streaming-only reality series. The format brings committed couples to a social experiment in which one partner issues an ultimatum to marry, and participants embark on trial relationships before deciding whether to reunite or split. The spin-off features women and nonbinary contestants and uses the same structure as the flagship series. Filming locations and casts change each season, but the core premise focuses on compatibility, communication, and real-time decisions about long-term commitment.

‘The Chi’ (2018–2026)

Showtime announced on Oct. 1 that the South Chicago drama will conclude with its upcoming Season 8, ending after its next run on Showtime and Paramount+ Premium. Created by Lena Waithe, the series follows residents of the South Side whose lives intersect through family ties, work, and neighborhood pressures. Over the years it has explored storylines involving community activism, entrepreneurship, policing, and relationships. The ensemble cast has evolved across seasons while keeping the show’s focus on interconnected lives and the resilience of its setting.

What did you think about these cancellations and which series will you miss most? Share your thoughts in the comments!