19 TV Cancellations That Cut Deep in 2020
by THG Staff at .2020 was a rough year for television.*
(*And, of course, for humanity at large.)
With COVID-19 shutting down production early, the virus also led to some stunning cancellations.
No shows were safe as networks axed previously-renewed shows... and made some downright bizarre decisions.
Some of the most popular prrograms were cut short, without so much as a conclusive goodbye, even after years on the air.
Below, we've rounded up the cancellations that cut deep in 2020...
1. Chilling Adventures of Sabrina - Netflix

It was also relatively early into its run when Netflix announced that it had been canceled and that the fourth season would be its last.
2. Stumptown - ABC

ABC announced months later that it had canceled the show due to COVID-19.
Given that the show didn't have high ratings, we're going to suspect the network had a change of heart and used the pandemic as an excuse.
3. Katy Keene - The CW

As a Riverdale spinoff, it was set to be a big hit, but it went largely ignored.
We're not entirely surprised. We'll say that much.
4. L.A.'s Finest - Spectrum/FOX

Jessica Alba and Gabrielle Union played cops in the Bad Boys spinoff, and now we'll never know what happens next.
5. One Day at a Time - Netflix/Pop

To the surprise of many, Pop canceled it again halfway through its fourth season.
6. Shameless - Showtime

It's unfortunate because the series has been languishing with terrible storylines, but with the Gallaghers facing COVID, it has reinvigorated the series.
7. Superstore - NBC

The biggest shock was that the final season has a short episode order and a spinoff with two uninteresting characters is in the works.
8. The Society - Netflix

It wasn't your typical teen drama, and felt more like a Lord of the Flies TV show.
It makes sense then that it garnered a quick renewal.
Unfortunately, production on Season 2 was cut short due to the pandemic, and Netflix followed that up by canceling it outright.
We'll never know what happened next.
9. GLOW - Netflix

The hit series was canceled two episodes into production of its fourth season, and fans are mad.
There have been calls to edit the completed episodes into a wrap-up movie.
10. NOS4A2 - AMC

A lot, it seems. AMC canceled the series shortly after its second season wrapped.
11. God Friended Me - CBS

The ratings were still decent, so many fans were blindsided when the Eye network pulled the plug.
12. Carol's Second Act - CBS

Despite being funnier than the other CBS comedies, the network pulled the plug after a single season.
We'll never know how Carol's second chance in life concluded.
13. Broke TV Series - CBS

Comedy!
While the series was not the best, it did boast solid acting from the leads.
14. Deputy - FOX

Unfortunately, FOX was not impressed with the series, and cut it short quickly.
15. Council of Dads - NBC

As the season progressed and it moved on from the bizarre premise introduced in the premiere, it became a must-watch series.
16. Ray Donovan - Showtime

The earlier seasons won awards, so it was a bit of a slap in the face for it to be canceled with no conclusive ending.
17. I Am Not Okay With This - Netflix

The streamer pulled the plug due to COVID-19 and left fans with an almighty cliffhanger.
18. Lincoln Rhyme - NBC

It had truly terrifying moments, questionable acting, and a decent plot.
Heck, even the ratings were decent.
19. Siren - Freeform

Siren was the complete opposite of the other shows on the network in that it was actually watchable.