The 2025 TV Renewal & Cancellation Tracker

Every year, as ratings data comes in and streaming numbers are assessed, networks and platforms make the calls that either delight or devastate TV fans. 2025 has already seen a flurry of activity on both the renewal and cancellation front. We've compiled the most significant announcements so far to keep you up to date.

Shows Confirmed for Renewal

The good news first. Several series that fans had been nervously waiting to hear about have officially been greenlit for another run:

Show Network/Platform Status
The Diplomat Netflix Renewed – Season 3 confirmed
Slow Horses Apple TV+ Renewed – Season 6 in production
Yellowstone (continuation) Paramount Network Spinoff confirmed, details TBC
Abbott Elementary ABC Renewed – Season 5 announced

Shows That Have Been Cancelled

Unfortunately, not every series gets a second chance. Cancellations are a brutal but inevitable part of the television landscape. Here are the notable shows that won't be returning:

  • Monarch: Legacy of Monsters — Apple TV+ confirmed it will not return for a second season, despite strong critical reception.
  • Painkiller — Netflix opted not to continue with the limited series format after initial viewership declined.
  • The Company You Keep — ABC pulled the plug after two seasons, citing scheduling challenges.

What Drives a Cancellation Decision?

If you've ever been baffled by why a show you love gets cancelled while something you've never heard of keeps running, you're not alone. The decision-making process is more complex than raw viewership numbers. Factors include:

  1. Cost per episode — Expensive productions need proportionally larger audiences to justify renewal.
  2. Demographic reach — Networks care deeply about the age and spending habits of who's watching, not just how many.
  3. Streaming completion rates — On platforms like Netflix, how many people finish a season matters as much as who starts it.
  4. Licensing and international deals — A show that performs modestly domestically may still be profitable via overseas sales.

Shows Still Awaiting a Decision

A number of popular series are currently in the renewal limbo that fans know all too well. These shows have not yet received official confirmation either way:

  • Severance — Season 3 talks reportedly underway at Apple TV+
  • The Rings of Power — Amazon has not confirmed beyond the current run
  • Industry — BBC/HBO yet to announce a fourth season

How to Stay Informed

Renewal and cancellation news moves fast. Following official network social media accounts and entertainment trade outlets is the best way to stay ahead of announcements. We'll continue updating this tracker as new decisions are confirmed throughout 2025.