{"id":3559,"date":"2025-07-26T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-26T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.satecsite.org\/?p=3559"},"modified":"2025-07-28T10:18:07","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T10:18:07","slug":"that-cliffhanger-was-evil-7-sensational-shows-fans-vow-were-cancelled-too-early","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.satecsite.org\/index.php\/2025\/07\/26\/that-cliffhanger-was-evil-7-sensational-shows-fans-vow-were-cancelled-too-early\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018That cliffhanger was evil!\u2019 7 sensational shows fans vow were cancelled too early"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Too many TV shows ended far too early, including sci-fi show Dark Matter (Picture: Syfy)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

TV shows being cancelled left, right, and centre feels like an all-too regular occurrence nowadays.<\/p>\n

However, just because an exhilarating thriller<\/a> or a world-bending sci-fi series<\/a> might have been axed before it could have a satisfying ending, that doesn’t mean we can’t still appreciate them years later.<\/p>\n

Metro<\/strong> readers have shared their favourite shows that they feel should have had at least one more season<\/a> \u2013 and their answers are bursting with passion.<\/p>\n

From a beloved Netflix<\/a> zombie comedy to a BBC<\/a> historical drama, these are programmes that not only were cherished by their audiences but have also stood the test of time.<\/p>\n

Of course, we at Metro<\/strong> also shared our favourite TV picks that ended way too early below, which we can’t help but still be extremely sour about.<\/p>\n

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Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro’s TV Newsletter.<\/p>\n

Sign up to our newsletter<\/a> and then select your show in the link we’ll send you so we can get TV news tailored to you.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

If you want to join the discussion, you can do so on our Facebook page<\/a> \u2013 otherwise, read on to discover the seven shows chosen by our readers that deserved better.<\/p>\n

Firefly<\/h2>\n
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Firefly follows the adventures of a space crew in the year 2517 (Picture: Fox)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

When TV fans discuss shows that were ended abruptly but deserved to be on air for longer, Firefly<\/a> is frequently mentioned.<\/p>\n

‘Firefly deserved 10 more seasons,’ Metro<\/strong> reader Nazni Ali remarked. <\/p>\n

The space Western drama starring Nathan Fillion as Serenity captain Malcolm ‘Mal’ Reynolds originally premiered in 2002, and only aired for one season. Yet its legacy has lived on for over two decades.<\/p>\n

One fan called Lee Luntley said that while they’d ‘love’ to see more Firefly in future, ‘if it doesn’t capture the same magic as before then it’s a bad move’. <\/p>\n

Firefly is available to stream on Disney Plus.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Santa Clarita Diet<\/h2>\n
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It’s been six years since the final season of Santa Clarita Diet was released (Picture: Netflix)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The passion for Santa Clarita Diet<\/a> cannot be overstated.<\/p>\n

Starring Timothy Olyphant and Drew Barrymore, the show follows a couple whose lives are turned upside down when it emerges that Sheila (Drew) is showing signs of becoming a zombie, and therefore develops a bloodthirsty appetite.<\/p>\n

The show \u2013 which has been described as ‘brilliant’, ‘weird’ and ‘genius’ in equal measure \u2013 abruptly ended after just three seasons, and fans are still bitter about it.<\/p>\n

‘At least Firefly got a film as an ending, Santa Clarita Diet deserves the same,’ Metro<\/strong> reader Paul Ingra quipped, while Heather Louise McDonald added: ‘Santa Clarita Diet deserves more than it got.’<\/p>\n

Santa Clarita Diet is available to stream on Netflix.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Heroes<\/h2>\n
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Heroes became a TV phenomenon (Picture: Mitch Haaseth\/NBCU Photo Bank\/NBCUniversal via Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

‘Save the cheerleader, save the world.’<\/p>\n

Those six simple words captured audiences around the world when Heroes<\/a> premiered almost 20 years ago, in 2006. The first season boasted an average of 14 million viewers, and it’s still regarded as top-tier television.<\/p>\n

There have been attempts to revive Heroes following its initial 2010 cancellation. In 2015, a spin-off series called Heroes Reborn was released, and it’s been claimed that another titled Heroes: Eclipsed is in development. <\/p>\n

Nonetheless, fans, including Jimi O’Doherty, wish there had been at least one more season of the original series. ‘Wish they did volume 5 Brave New World,’ they wrote.<\/p>\n

Heroes is available to buy on Prime Video.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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Metro\u2019s TV Editor Sabrina Barr shares the shows that she’s personally gutted were axed before their time.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Agent Carter<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Oh how I miss Hayley Atwell as Peggy Carter (Picture: ABC\/Bob D’Amico)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n

It\u2019s been almost a decade, and I\u2019m still heartbroken that Agent Carter<\/a> was brushed to one side after just two seasons. <\/p>\n

As a Marvel superfan, Peggy Carter (Hayley Atwell<\/a>) instantly became one of my favourite characters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe when she made her debut in the 2011 film Captain America: The First Avenger. <\/p>\n

Following the presumed death of Steve Rogers (Chris Evans<\/a>), Peggy is heartbroken, but jumps into action \u2013 and that\u2019s where Agent Carter picks up. It was a brilliant continuation of her story, and it\u2019s gutting that it was cut short.<\/p>\n

Agent Carter is available to stream on Disney Plus.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

1899<\/strong><\/p>\n

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1899 left me scratching my head \u2013\u00a0but I loved it (Picture: Netflix)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n

I still haven\u2019t had a chance to watch Netflix\u2019s thriller series Dark yet. However, I did manage to catch 1899<\/a>, a drama made by the same creators, Jantje Friese and Baran bo Odar, and it blew my mind to smithereens.<\/p>\n

At first, it seemed as though it was just going to be a chilling period drama set on an eerie ship. But there is so much more to it than that\u2026 and I\u2019m wary of revealing too much for anyone who hasn\u2019t seen it yet.<\/p>\n

All I\u2019ll say is \u2013 if you enjoy a psychological thriller, period dramas, sci-fis, a brilliant ensemble cast where characters from different countries who might have never met cross paths, then you\u2019re in for a treat. <\/p>\n

1899 is available to stream on Netflix.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Glow<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Glow deserved to have a final showdown on its own terms (Picture: Erica Parise\/Netflix\/Kobal\/Rex\/Shutterstock)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n

I\u2019m a sucker for stories set in the 80s, and I love a fantastic female-led ensemble cast. So the minute I saw a glimpse of Glow<\/a>, I knew that it\u2019d be right up my street.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ll profess \u2013 I didn\u2019t know much about wrestling beforehand, and I\u2019m still nowhere near an expert. But learning about the \u2018Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling\u2019 gave me a stronger appreciation for the sport, and made me want to find out more.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s such a shame that Glow was cancelled due to Covid, and that it couldn’t be resuscitated. I will continue to hold it hope that even six years later, it could have legs in the future.<\/p>\n

Glow is available to stream on Netflix.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Shadow and Bone<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Netflix fans are constantly demanding that Shadow and Bone be renewed (Picture: Courtesy of Netflix)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n

As a devout fantasy fan, Shadow and Bone mesmerised every ounce of me. I haven’t read the books (they’re on my To Be Read list), but I had every faith in the show, and I wasn’t left disappointed.<\/p>\n

The disappointment did come, however, when Netflix confirmed that season two would be its last<\/a>, despite ending on a huge cliffhanger. What’s more, this meant that the previously announced spin-off Six of Crows was also no longer going forward.<\/p>\n

If you’ve ever stumbled upon a Netflix post on Instagram and wondered why so many people are urging the streaming site to save Shadow and Bone, give it a watch and discover for yourself.<\/p>\n

Shadow and Bone is available to stream on Netflix.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

The Last Kingdom<\/h2>\n
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The Last Kingdom stars Alexander Dreymon as Saxon warrior Uhtred of Bebbanburg and is set between the 9th and 10th centuries (Picture: BBC\/Carnival\/Steffan Hill)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Last Kingdom<\/a> is an exception on this list, as the story did conclude in a feature-length film titled The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die, which was released on Netflix in 2023.<\/p>\n

However, for some fans, that didn’t suffice.<\/p>\n

‘Would have preferred another series rather than Seven Kings Must Die,’ Metro<\/strong> reader Michael Webb quipped about the show.<\/p>\n

The historical drama originally premiered on BBC Two in 2015, before moving to Netflix for its final three seasons.<\/p>\n

The Last Kingdom is available to stream on Netflix.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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Comment now<\/title><span class=\"metro-comment-cta__text\">Which cancelled TV shows do you think deserved at least one more season?<\/span><\/span><a class=\"metro-comment-cta__button\" href=\"#metro-comments-container\">Comment Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lockwood and Co<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"368\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"article-image wp-image-23749359 lazyload\" alt=\"Lockwood & Co. - Season 1Cameron Chapman plays Anthony Lockwood Lockwood (18) is the founder and owner of Lockwood & Co ? the only agency in London run without adult supervision. Enigmatic, passionate, and rebellious, Lockwood?s external bravura masks a deep vulnerability that comes from his traumatic past. He?s the ultimate showman and raconteur, and an exceptional agent with laser-keen psychic Sight. Lockwood gives the illusion of emotional proximity while keeping everyone at a safe distance. With George and Lucy by his side, he is utterly convinced they are destined for greatness.\" loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.satecsite.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SEI_141050416-7b1e.jpg\">\t<\/div><figcaption>Netflix fans are still mourning the loss of Lockwood and Co. (Picture: Netflix\/Parisa Taghizadeh)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2023\/01\/27\/lockwood-co-review-the-excitement-of-hunting-the-supernatural-18170111\/\">Lockwood and Co.<\/a> had a lot of promise. So much so that one of the lead actors, Ruby Stokes, stepped away from her role on Bridgerton to commit to the project. <\/p>\n<p>Despite the acclaim it received from critics and fans alike, the supernatural detective series was cancelled after just one season.<\/p>\n<p>‘Netflix couldn’t even explain their decision with any conviction “It was one of our top-rated shows ever, but the decision was made to not greenlight season two and concentrate on making new quality content”,’ Kirsty Sparkman fumed while speculating over the thought process behind the decision..<\/p>\n<p>Macy Macleod added that they’ve ‘never forgiven’ those who decided Lockwood and Co. would be axed.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Lockwood and Co. is available to stream on Netflix.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pushing Daisies<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"485\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"article-image wp-image-23749358 lazyload\" alt=\"Lee Pace in Pushing Daisies - Pushing Daisies is an American fantasy mystery comedy-drama television series created by Bryan Fuller that aired on ABC from October 3, 2007, to June 13, 2009. The series stars Lee Pace as Ned, a pie-maker with the ability to bring dead things back to life with his touch, an ability that comes with stipulations. Together with his formerly deceased childhood crush Chuck (Anna Friel), private investigator Emerson Cod (Chi McBride) and co-worker Olive Snook (Kristin Chenoweth), Ned uses his abilities to solve murder cases.[2] The cast also includes Ellen Greene, Swoosie Kurtz and Field Cate, with Jim Dale acting as narrator.\" loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.satecsite.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/PRI_78459402-800e.jpg\">\t<\/div><figcaption>Pushing Daisies aired from 2007 until 2009 over two seasons (Picture: ABC)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/galleries\/25-tv-shows-which-were-cancelled-way-too-soon-22015424\/\">Pushing Daisies<\/a> is another TV show that fans will often bring up as an example of a series that not only was cancelled too soon, but also deserves a comeback.<\/p>\n<p>Starring Lee Pace, Anna Friel and Kristin Chenoweth among the stacked cast, the comedy-drama is about a pie-maker called Ned (Lee) who has the ability to bring dead things back to life, and uses the unusual skill to solve murder cases.<\/p>\n<p>The ending of the show was altered when the creators knew that it was being cancelled, to try and provide fans with a satisfying ending. But several people admitted that they felt as though it was rushed. ‘Pushing Daisies, that cliffhanger was evil!’ Vicky Cosgrove wrote in frustration.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Pushing Daisies is available to buy on Prime Video.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dark Matter<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"363\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"article-image wp-image-23753079 lazyload\" alt=\"Dark Matter\" loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.satecsite.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SEI_260105005-8503.jpg\">\t<\/div><figcaption>Were you a fan of Dark Matter when it aired from 2015 to 2017? (Picture: Syfy)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>There are a plethora of sci-fi shows to choose from when you’re looking for a new programme to binge on streaming, but one that stands out among fans is <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/02\/16\/7-must-watch-sci-fi-series-binge-this-weekend-amazon-prime-video-22553257\/\">Dark Matter<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Not to be mixed up with the series of the same name that premiered on Apple TV Plus last year, the 2015 space-based drama Dark Matter lasted for three seasons.<\/p>\n<p>‘Dark Matter deserved season four on Syfy. Syfy cancelled it after three seasons, even though season three was the build-up for season four. Stupid,’ a Metro reader going by the name SaveHolbycity David stated.<\/p>\n<p>Dee Lever-Johns listed Dark Matter among a list of other sci-fi and fantasy shows that have had premature ends, including Killjoys, Shadow and Bone, Warrior Nun and Lockwood and Co., adding: ‘Yet they keep some total rubbish on TV.’<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Dark Matter is available to stream on Apple TV Plus and Prime Video.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Got a story?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">If you\u2019ve got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\">Metro.co.uk<\/a> entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@metro.co.uk, calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/submit-stuff\/\">Submit Stuff<\/a> page – we\u2019d love to hear from you.<\/p>\n<section id=\"share-buttons-bottom-start\" class=\"share-buttons share-buttons-bottom centered\"><\/section>\n<section id=\"share-buttons-bottom-end\" class=\"share-buttons share-buttons-bottom centered\"><a class=\"comment-now metro-button metro-comments-cta\" data-vars-position=\"bottom_cta_question\" href=\"#metro-comments-container\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<span><title>Comment now<\/title><\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"comment-now__label\">Which cancelled TV shows do you think deserved at least one more season?<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t<\/a><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Too many TV shows ended far too early, including sci-fi show Dark Matter (Picture: Syfy) TV shows being cancelled left, right, and centre feels like an all-too regular occurrence nowadays. 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