October in the world of television: a month of both celebration and sorrow! While the leaves turn and the air cools, the TV landscape is in constant flux. Let's dive into the latest renewals and cancellations, keeping you informed on which shows are thriving and which are meeting their end.
First, the good news! Some fan favorites are returning for another round. Taylor Sheridan's spy series Lioness, starring Zoe Saldaña and Nicole Kidman, has been renewed for a third season on Paramount+. Prime Video is bringing back the Bosch spin-off Ballard, starring Maggie Q, for Season 2. And there's more: Showtime's Dexter: Resurrection has been renewed at Paramount+, and Apple TV+ is set to continue its period drama The Buccaneers.
But here's where it gets controversial... and the bad news. Several beloved shows are saying goodbye. Paramount+ Premium's Yellowjackets is ending after its upcoming fourth season. Prime Video has canceled two freshman dramas, Countdown and Butterfly. Fox's animated comedy The Great North is canceled after five seasons. Netflix's The Ultimatum: Queer Love is canceled after two seasons. And The Chi, from Paramount+ with Showtime, will conclude after its upcoming eighth season, which is scheduled to premiere next year.
Cancellations in Detail:
- Yellowjackets, Paramount+ Premium: The upcoming fourth season will be the show's last. The showrunner originally planned for a five-season run. (October 10, 2025)
- Countdown, Prime Video: This crime drama, led by Jensen Ackles, is canceled after just one season. (October 10, 2025)
- Butterfly, Prime Video: The spy thriller starring Daniel Dae Kim is also canceled after one season. (October 10, 2025)
- The Great North, Fox: The animated comedy set in Alaska is canceled after five seasons. (October 3, 2025)
- The Ultimatum: Queer Love, Netflix: This spin-off is canceled after two seasons. (October 2, 2025)
- The Chi, Paramount+ with Showtime: Lena Waithe's drama will end after its upcoming eighth season. (October 1, 2025)
Renewals in Detail:
- X-Men '97, Disney+: The animated series gets a third season before the release of season 2 in 2026. (October 11, 2025)
- MasterChef, Fox: Gordon Ramsay's culinary competition is renewed for Seasons 16 and 17. (October 9, 2025)
- Dexter: Resurrection, Showtime: The revival series has been renewed for Season 2. (October 8, 2025)
- The Buccaneers, Apple TV+: The period drama is renewed for Season 3. (October 8, 2025)
- Ballard, Prime Video: The Bosch spin-off starring Maggie Q is renewed for Season 2. (October 6, 2025)
- Lioness, Paramount+: Taylor Sheridan's spy thriller is renewed for Season 3. (October 1, 2025)
- When Hope Calls: Brookfield, Great American Family: The spin-off will return for Season 3 in 2026. (October 1, 2025)
So, what do you think? Are you heartbroken about any of these cancellations? Excited about the renewals? Let me know your thoughts in the comments below!
