
Some top series were ahead of their time or weren't given the time by networks and streaming services to build a large audience. Their early end left fans with unresolved cliffhangers and an eternal feeling of 'what could have been'. Vote for your favorite!
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Firefly (2002-2003)
Fox aired the episodes of Joss Whedon's space western in the wrong order and canceled the series after fourteen episodes, after which it grew into the ultimate cult classic.
Mindhunter (2017-2019)
David Fincher's masterful crime thriller about FBI profilers was put on ice after two seasons because of the high costs and Fincher's busy schedule.
Daredevil (2015-2018)
Despite a phenomenally received third season, Netflix pulled the plug on all its Marvel series because of the impending launch of Disney+.
Freaks and Geeks (1999-2000)
This series about high school students was canceled after one season, but launched the careers of Seth Rogen, James Franco and Jason Segel.
1899 (2022)
The makers of Dark brought an ambitious maritime mystery series to Netflix, but the planned trilogy was canceled after just a few weeks.
The OA (2016-2019)
Brit Marling and Zal Batmanglij had a well-thought-out plan for five seasons, but Netflix canceled the mysterious series after season two with a gigantic cliffhanger.
Hannibal (2013-2015)
With Mads Mikkelsen, Bryan Fuller delivered a visually dazzling masterpiece about psychiatrist Hannibal Lecter before NBC pulled the plug.
Almost Human (2013-2014)
Karl Urban and Michael Ealy formed a charming duo as a cop and an android in this futuristic police series that was axed after one season.
Deadwood (2004-2006)
David Milch's raw western drama ended after three seasons without a proper conclusion, after which fans had to wait thirteen years for a closing TV movie.
Rome (2005-2007)
HBO pulled the plug on this epic historical drama after two seasons because of sky-high production costs of more than a hundred million dollars per season.
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