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Young Sheldon & The Rookie: What Shows Are Canceled or Ending As We Enter 2024?

Young Sheldon & The Rookie: What Shows Are Canceled or Ending As We Enter 2024?
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While some series are ending on their own terms, others face the tough reality of cancellation.

It's always hard to say goodbye to shows that have entertained and enlightened us, but as they say in showbiz, the show must go on. Here's to remembering the great and not-so-great series that concluded or got canceled in 2023.

Young Sheldon

Young Sheldon, a CBS show and a spinoff of the ever-popular The Big Bang Theory, is calling it quits after seven seasons. It’s been a good run, with Sheldon's younger years giving us plenty of laughs and "aha!" moments about his future quirks.

The seventh and final season will air in 2024, so we still have a bit of time to enjoy this guy.

Gotham Knights

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This CW’s Batman- related series got axed after just one season. Tough to see a show with so much potential get cut short? Well, let’s be honest Gotham Knights saw it coming. Its quality leaves much to be desired, especially given how competitive the niche of superhero TV shows​ is.

Reservation Dogs

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This FX series, a unique and heartwarming comedy about Native teens, ended after its third season this September. The creators and FX confirmed this decision before the latest season aired, ensuring that the show would conclude on their creative terms.

The Rookie: Feds

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This ABC procedural, a spinoff of The Rookie, unfortunately didn't make it past its first season. Despite having a strong lead in Niecy Nash-Betts, the show was canceled, leaving fans to wonder what could have been with this crime drama series.

A Black Lady Sketch Show

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The HBO sketch comedy show, known for its hilarious and insightful take on modern life and culture, wrapped up after four seasons.

The show, created by and starring Robin Thede, was celebrated for its unique voice and perspective in comedy. It's a significant loss for fans of smart, funny, and diverse TV shows.

Doom Patrol

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This one stings for superhero fans. Doom Patrol, a DC show with its quirky and offbeat take on the superhero genre, concluded with its fourth season. This Max series had a good run, but all good things come to an end.

Sex Education

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Netflix 's beloved series, known for its candid and humorous approach to the often awkward subject of sex education among teens, finished with its fourth season. This show was praised for its relatable characters and refreshing honesty in tackling various issues faced by young people.