Cancellation Watch: Status updates for the sci fi and fantasy shows on the broadcast networks, cable channels, and streaming services as well as breaking news on the currently airing, returning, and upcoming genre entries. 

Status Updates

The Umbrella Academy (Netflix, Status: Ending): This superhero series made it into the Netflix Top 10 at Number 2 for the week of its premiere, pulling in 47.5 million hours of viewing across 8.4 million households over a four-day period. This show is in its final season and it has performed well in viewership for the streamer throughout its run. I would not be surprised to see a spin-off series emerge in the next year or so.

Star Trek: Prodigy (Netflix, Status: Cancelled): This animated Trek entry has not charted since its second season premiered on Netflix at the beginning of July. It had already been cancelled by Paramount+, but when Netflix picked it up there were hopes that the show could continue to a third season at that streamer. But it has not drawn in notable viewership yet in the Netflix Top 10 nor the Nielsen Streaming Rankings, so it seems unlikely that the streamer will invest in future seasons. Fans should continue to make some noise in support of the show, though, and try to get people to watch it on Netflix if they want it to have any chance of sticking around.

House of the Dragon (HBO, Status: Renewed): This Game of Thrones spin-off wrapped up its second season on a strong note as it posted a 0.43 rating based on same-day viewing in the 18-49 demographic with 1.5 million total viewers for its Season 2 finale. Those are very good linear ratings for a cable series these days and the show has also been pulling in over one billion minutes a week in digital viewing on Max. This one has been renewed through its fourth season and that will be its last.

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Cancellation/Renewal Score:

A second season announcement for Netflix’s Supacell came yesterday, but that will count back on the 2023-24 season. The premiere for the final season of Netflix’s The Dragon Prince has been announced for December, and that will count on the current season.  For the newly started 2024-25 year, the Cancellation/Renewal Score currently stands at 9 renewed sci fi and fantasy entries (60% of shows tracked) vs. 6 cancelled and ending (40%). Below are this season’s numbers, and you can see the list of shows and keep up with the score throughout the week at our Cancellation Watch Page.

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The 2023-24 season has wrapped up, and there are still quite a number of sci fi and fantasy television shows waiting to hear if they will stick around for another year. I expected more cancellations than usual this year, and we haven’t quite seen that yet, but that could change depending on how many of these shows end up getting sent to the Network Executioner. So far, 21 genre entries were cancelled or ended in this past season (27% of shows tracked) while 34 have been renewed so far (44%). You can see the full rundown of shows with all of their statuses at our Cancellation Watch Page, and below I look at the ones that have not received either a cancellation or renewal announcement yet.

The shows that I have flagged as On the Bubble can certainly use a Call to Action from fans on the social networks. And pretty much every show that has not been renewed yet could benefit from any form of fan support. We have seen genre entries like The Expanse, Lucifer, and Manifest saved by fan campaigns in the past, and perhaps one of the shows below could be the next to get an extended lease on life. Be sure to follow this site and our Twitter and Mastodon accounts for updates and breaking news on these shows as well as the genre entries for the 2024-25 season.

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The Acolyte (Disney+, Renewal Possible): This live-action Star Wars entry is not quite a Bubble show yet, but pretty close. Showrunner Leslye Headland has plans for more seasons of this show, but there have been rumors that Disney+ is not planning on continuing it beyond its first year, largely because it is so expensive to produce. It did make an appearance in the Nielsen Streaming Rankings, though, so maybe that will help its chances.

The Ark (Syfy, Renewal Possible): The second season of this space opera has just started, and Nielsen ratings data for the cable channels is sparse these days, so it is hard to make a call on this one at this point. Syfy has been bad about promoting its originals, and reviews have been mixed on the show, so I would not count it as a strong genre entry at this point. But perhaps it will do well enough to journey into a third season.

Ark: The Animated Series (Paramount+, On the Bubble): This animated entry released the first six episodes of its first season with no advance notice in March 2024, with the remaining seven set to be released later in the year.  It was originally supposed to premiere in 2023, but the show got shuffled around and Paramount+ does not appear to be giving it much promotion.  This is a co-licensed production with Studio Wildcard and Tiger Animation, and it may end up getting only the one season from the streaming service, though it could get shopped around to other venues.

Beacon 23 (MGM+, On the Bubble): This show had originally been a joint production by AMC and Spectrum and had been picked up for two seasons according to an interview with executive producer Glen Mazzara. It shifted over to MGM+ when AMC and Spectrum backed out, and there are plans for additional seasons. It is unclear if that network has an interest in keeping the show going, though, or if they just picked it up for a burn-off run.

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The Changeling (Apple TV+, On the Bubble): This horror series did not develop too much buzz in its first season, but its creative team has a two-season plan in place that will wrap up all of its storylines. Showrunner Kelly Marcel says that “season one was a setup of a lot of questions, and season two is the answer to all of those questions”. However, there has been no word on that second season yet, and with Apple TV+ looking to cut back on spending for its original content, this show’s fate could be very much in doubt.

Chucky (Syfy/USA, Renewal Possible): There has been no word on a fourth season of this horror/comedy yet, but creator Don Mancini has already made a pitch to Syfy for where the show can go next. In addition, fans have an opportunity to support the show by calling 1-201-500-3347 to demand more adventures from Chucky. Its linear viewing numbers dropped off in its third year, but perhaps this one could stick around for another season (maybe becoming a USA exclusive like Resident Alien) if the fans lobby for it.

Creepshow (Shudder, Renewal Possible): This horror anthology has proven quite popular for the Shudder streaming service, setting viewership records and also receiving good buzz from critics and fans (plus, it has done well in its encore runs on AMC). There has been no word on a fifth season yet, but I am guessing that this one is not done yet.

Dark Matter (Apple TV+, Renewal Possible): This sci fi entry has not made it into the Nielsen Streaming Rankings so far, though it currently has mostly positive feedback, holding an 81% Fresh Rating and 82% Audience Score on Rotten Tomatoes. Series creator Blake Crouch has indicated that he has ideas for a second season in an AMA he did on Reddit, though he has also suggested that the first season told the full story that he had planned. With Apple TV+ looking to cut back on spending for its original content, it is unclear where this one stands, but it could stick around for another season.

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Dead Boy Detectives (Netflix, Renewal Possible): This series spent three weeks in the Netflix Top 10 and two weeks in the Nielsen Streaming Rankings, though that may not be enough to satisfy the completion rate that Netflix execs are looking for. It is tied to the same universe as The Sandman, and perhaps that connection will keep it going, but the streamer is known for cutting bait on shows it does not believe are performing up to its viewing standards.

Hit Monkey (Hulu, On the Bubble): This animated entry is the last surviving show from the Marvel Television days before Marvel Studios took over production on all of the TV entries. It did not make it into the Nielsen Streaming Rankings in its second season and it has received very little buzz so far. There are plans for a third season, but my confidence is not high that it will go forward.

Orphan Black: Echoes (AMC, Renewal Possible): This Orphan Black spin-off has not drawn much of an audience so far based on the linear ratings and it has received mixed reviews. But AMC continues to advertise it pretty strongly, so perhaps they want to keep this franchise going. It may be performing better in digital viewing (I have not seen any numbers for that), and that may help get it to a second season.

Pluto (Netflix, On the Bubble): This animated series did not place in the Netflix Top 10 during its first-season run, and it adapted the full Manga across its eight episodes. If there is no word on it over the next month or so, I will consider it ended.

Sanctuary: A Witch’s Tale (AMC+, Renewal Possible): This supernatural drama arrived without much advance notice, though it did get a fair amount of promotion from AMC once it started streaming. No viewership numbers are available, and it did not develop much buzz during its first season run. But it is likely not too expensive to produce and there is still a chance that it could return for a second season.

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Scott Pilgrim Takes Off (Netflix, On the Bubble): This animated continuation of the feature film made it into the Netflix Top 10 the week after its premiere, but according to creators Bryan Lee O’Malley and BenDavid Grabinski, they consider the first season to be one-and-done and currently have no ideas for a second year of the show. They have not completely ruled out a continuation, but if there is no word on it in the next month or so I will consider it ended.

Strange Planet (Apple TV+, On the Bubble): This animated series based on the webcomic of the same name came and went with very little fanfare and did not make any noise in the streaming charts. It has been a year since it premiered with no word on its fate, so likely this is one-and-done, especially considering that Apple TV+ is cutting back on spending for its original content.

Sugar (Apple TV+, Renewal Possible): This mystery series with sci fi elements developed some good buzz during its first season run, and from what I understand it performed well compared to other originals on Apple TV+. There has been no word on a second season yet, and Apple TV+ is cutting back on spending for its original content, but perhaps it could stick around for another year.

Sunny (Apple TV+, Renewal Possible): This sci fi dramedy arrived with very little fanfare and has not developed much buzz so far. It is still releasing episodes from its first season, and Apple TV+ may not have made a decision about its fate yet. But that streamer is cutting back on spending for its original content, so it is unclear whether a second season is a possibility for this show.

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The Swarm (CW, Renewal Possible): This German-made series is an acquisition by The CW and its viewership in the U.S. will likely have little impact on whether it gets renewed. It is an expensive show to produce, but it did perform well in its home country during its first season run and a second season is possible. But if there is no word on that in the next month or so, I will consider it ended.

Them (Prime Video, Renewal Possible): The second season of this show made a brief appearance in the Nielsen Streaming Rankings and showrunner Little Marvin has indicated that he has plans for a third season. There has been no word on that yet, but this one could stick around for another year or so.

Time Bandits (Apple TV+, Renewal Possible): This reboot of the 1981 Terry Gilliam film is another new entry from Apple TV+ that did not receive much promotion before its premiere. The early reviews have been mixed on this one and no viewership numbers are available, so it is hard to make a call at this point. Apple TV+ is cutting back on spending for its original content, and this looks like a costly production, so if the viewership is not there it could end up as another one-and-done genre entry from that service.

Velma (Max, On the Bubble): People were surprised that this show received a second season after the first was pretty widely panned, but apparently that had been planned in advance. It did not make it into the Nielsen Streaming Rankings across its two seasons, and it currently holds only 38% on the Tomatometer scale and a 10% Audience Score on Rotten Tomatoes. A third season seems unlikely at this point, especially as Max is cutting back on its original content.

Wolf Like Me (Peacock, Renewal Possible): This Australian-made supernatural dramedy has received very little attention for its run in the States on Peacock. But it is relatively inexpensive to produce and could stick around for another season or so, especially since it has an international partnership propping it up.

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Status Updates

The Boys (Prime Video, Status: Renewed): This series remained at Number 2 in the Nielsen Streaming Rankings for a fourth week in a row and it has averaged an estimated 1.2 billion minutes of viewing per week so far in its fourth season. The show has been renewed for a fifth and final season, and the prequel series Vought Rising has been announced with more spin-offs likely to follow.

Supacell (Netflix, Status: Renewal Possible): This British superhero entry improved to Number 3 for its second week in the Nielsen chart with 806 million minutes of viewing. It has dropped to Number 10 in the Netflix chart, but with a six-week run there so far, its chances of renewal look good at this point.

Snowpiercer (AMC, Status: Cancelled): This show is airing its fourth and final season on AMC after it was dropped by TNT as that cable network moves away from scripted programming. I have not seen any linear viewing numbers for the current season yet seeing as the Nielsen ratings have been hard to come by lately. But there were talks of a prequel and sequel series, so if it performs well on AMC, perhaps that will keep the franchise on track. I will continue to keep an eye out for any ratings data that is available.

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Cancellation/Renewal Score:

HBO has confirmed that House of the Dragon will continue to a fourth season and that will be its last. It was already counting as renewed for the 2023-24 season, though, so that will not impact the current Cancellation/Renewal Score. I had been tracking Superman & Lois in the 2023-24 season, but since its final season premiere was moved to Fall 2024, I have removed that one from the tally. The numbers currently stand at 34 renewed sci fi and fantasy entries (44% of shows tracked) vs. 20 cancelled and ending (26%). Below are this season’s numbers, and you can see the list of shows and keep up with the score throughout the week at our Cancellation Watch Page.

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Status Updates

Supacell (Netflix, Status: Renewal Possible): This British superhero series entered the Nielsen Streaming Rankings at Number 6 for the week of its premiere. It pulled in an estimated 549 million minutes of viewing, and the show has spent five weeks in the Netflix Top 10 so far. Series creator Rapman is hoping that this one will go for at least three seasons and that does look like a real possibility at this point.

The Boys (Prime Video, Status: Renewed): This show held at Number 2 for a third week in a row, adding on another 1.2 billion minutes of viewership. It has already been renewed for a fifth and final season, and a prequel series was announced this past weekend at Comic Con.

House of the Dragon (HBO, Status: Renewed): This show slipped to Number 4 for its third week in the Nielsen Streaming Rankings, though it pulled in over one billion minutes in viewing. It has averaged a 0.34 rating based on same-day viewing in the 18-49 demographic and 1.3 million total viewers so far, and it has already been renewed for a third season with a fourth looking likely as well.

The Dragon Prince (Netflix, Status: Renewed): This fantasy entry did not make into the Netflix Top 10 for the week of its sixth season premiere, but that is not uncommon for animated shows. It has already been renewed through its seventh and final season which will give it the chance to wrap up its storylines.

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Cancellation/Renewal Score:

At Comic Con this past weekend, renewal announcements came in for The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon (AMC), Blood of Zeus (Netflix), Invincible (Prime Video), Solar Opposites (Hulu), and Krapopolis (FOX). (You can see a rundown of the news coming out of SDCC at this link.) That brings the Cancellation/Renewal Score for the current season to 34 renewed sci fi and fantasy entries (44% of shows tracked) vs. 21 cancelled and ending (27%). Below are this season’s numbers, and you can see the list of shows and keep up with the score throughout the week at our Cancellation Watch Page.

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Status Updates

House of the Dragon (HBO, Status: Renewed): For the first full week that the Nielsen charts measured this show’s second season, it improved to Number 2 in the list of acquired shows with an estimated 1.23 billion minutes of viewing. That is the highest viewership the show has seen thus far, surpassing the 1.02 billion mark it achieved in its first season. Not surprisingly, this one has already been renewed for a third season.

The Ark (Syfy, Status: Renewal Possible): Nielsen ratings data for linear viewing has been hard to come by lately, but TVSeriesFinale.com does have the premiere ratings for this show’s second season and it posted a 0.04 score based on same-day viewing in the 18-49 demographic with 240K total viewers. That is down from its first season average of a 0.06 rating, and not a strong return for the show. I will watch how this one tracks in the coming weeks, but it could be shifting to Bubble status shortly.

The Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy (Prime Video, Status: Renewed): This animated sci fi comedy arrived on Prime Video with little in the way of promotion in February 2024 and did not make it into the Nielsen Streaming Rankings. But apparently it was renewed in advance for a second season and work on that is already underway. Whether it will continue beyond that remains to be seen.

Beacon 23 (Syfy, Status: On the Bubble): This show had originally been a joint production by AMC and Spectrum and had been picked up for two seasons, but those two venues backed away from it before it aired. MGM+ acquired the series and has now aired the two seasons, though it received little in the way of promotion and that may have just been a burn-off run. They have not indicated whether they have an interest in carrying it into a third season and I am going to shift this one to Bubble status.

Velma (Max, Status: On the Bubble): People were surprised that this show received a second season after the first was pretty widely panned, but apparently that had been planned in advance. It did not make it into the Nielsen Streaming Rankings across its two seasons, and it currently holds only 39% on the Tomatometer scale and a 10% Audience Score on Rotten Tomatoes. I am going to assume that a third season is unlikely, so I am moving this one to Bubble status.

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This past week brought two more cancellations with Halo getting the ax from Paramount+ and Reginald the Vampire coming to an end at Syfy. In addition, apparently a fifteenth season of Doctor Who was part of the Disney partnership with the BBC and that is in the works, and The Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy was renewed for a second season in advance as mentioned above. So factoring in all of that, the current score is at 21 cancelled and ending sci fi and fantasy entries (28% of shows tracked) vs. 31 renewed (42%). Below are this season’s numbers, and you can see the list of shows and keep up with the score throughout the week at our Cancellation Watch Page.

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Status Updates

The Boys (Prime Video, Status: Renewed): This superhero satire entered the Nielsen Streaming Rankings for the week of its fourth season premiere. It landed at Number 2 with an estimated 1.2 billion minutes watched across just four days. The show has been renewed for a fifth and final season, and I expect it to continue on with spin-offs for several years.

House of the Dragon (HBO, Status: Renewed): This show entered the Nielsen Rankings under the Acquired shows for its run on Max at the Number 8 with 741 million minutes watched. That represents just one evening for viewing for the second season premiere plus any of the first season episodes that were streamed that week. The linear ratings have not been as strong, but not surprisingly this one has already been renewed for a third season.

Supacell (Netflix, Status: Renewal Possible): This British-made series has now spent three weeks in the Netflix Top 10, two at the Number 1 slot. There has been no word on a second-season renewal at this point, but I expect that the streamer will be interested in bringing this one back.

Futurama (Hulu, Status: Renewed): This animated sci fi comedy slipped into the Nielsen Rankings at Number 10 with 241 million minutes of viewing over a month and a half before its twelfth season premiere. It has already been renewed for two more seasons, so the hi-jinks should continue for several more years.

Scavengers Reign (Max/Netflix, Status: Cancelled): This animated sci fi series has not made it into the Netflix Top 10 in its encore run on that streaming service which definitely puts a damper on the hopes that it would get a second season. However, it did just get an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Animated Program which could give it a boost. Fans should definitely take the opportunity to get the show trending on the social networks and bring it more attention in an attempt to convince Netflix to keep it going.

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On Monday, the cancellation of Syfy’s horror dramedy Reginald the Vampire was announced which brings the Cancellation/Renewal Score for the current season to 20 cancelled and ending sci fi and fantasy entries (28% of shows tracked) vs. 29 renewed (40%). Below are this season’s numbers, and you can see the list of shows and keep up with the score throughout the week at our Cancellation Watch Page.

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Status Updates

House of the Dragon (HBO, Status: Renewed): This fantasy series drew 7.8 million total views across all platforms according to numbers provided by HBO. That is down from the ten million viewers it had for its series premiere last year, but still a strong showing for its second season return. House of the Dragon has been renewed for a third season and, according to George R.R. Martin, early work on a fourth year has already begun.

The Acolyte (Disney+, Status: Renewal Possible): This Star Wars entry pulled in 11.1 million viewers globally in its first five days according to numbers provided by Disney. That is the best premiere for a streaming original on that service this year and improves its chances of continuing to a second season. There were talks that it could be one-and-done because the show is quite expensive, but if the viewership holds up, perhaps it will continue to a second season. Fans should definitely make some noise on the social networks to support this one, though, because a renewal is not guaranteed at this point.

Interview with the Vampire (AMC, Status: Renewal Possible): The same-day ratings for this show have been down by over 50% from its first year, currently averaging a 0.04 score in the 18-49 demographic, but it may be making up the slack with digital viewing on AMC+. And showrunner Rolin Jones just re-upped his deal with AMC which is a good sign for this series. In addition, the network has invested a lot in its Immortal Universe which includes Mayfair Witches and is based on the novels by Anne Rice. At this point, a third-season renewal is looking like a good bet for Interview with the Vampire despite the low linear viewing numbers.

Evil (Paramount+, Status: Cancelled): This show held at Number 2 in the Nielsen Streaming Rankings for a second week in a row, pulling in an estimated 700 million minutes of viewing (which is boosted by an encore run of its first two seasons on Netflix). Paramount+ announced the show’s currently streaming fourth season as its last, but if fans want to fight for it to continue, this should definitely give them some fuel. They should take to the social networks and point out how well it is performing, and perhaps Paramount+ or Netflix will consider giving the show a fifth year.

Doctor Who (Disney+, Status: Renewal Possible): This series has still not made it into the Nielsen Streaming Rankings two weeks after its premiere on Disney+, and its linear viewing in Britain has slipped to a low point. I don’t believe that puts the show in danger of being cancelled since it is pretty much an institution worldwide at this point, but it could signal some changes for future seasons in an attempt to try and turn viewership around. I will continue to keep a close eye on this one, but its move to Disney+ has not drawn the viewership expected so far.

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Cancellation/Renewal Score:

Two renewal announcements have come in over the last few days with HBO’s House of the Dragon getting the greenlight for a third season and Resident Alien getting picked up for a fourth season (though it will be moving to USA). That brings the Cancellation/Renewal Score for the current season to 28 renewed sci fi and fantasy entries (41% of shows tracked) vs. 16 cancelled and ending (23%). Below are this season’s numbers, and you can see the list of shows and keep up with the score throughout the week at our Cancellation Watch Page.

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Status Updates

Arcane (Netflix, Status: Renewed): The animated fantasy series Arcane will be ending with its upcoming second season which will arrive in November 2024. According to co-creator Christian Linke, that was the plan all along and this is just the first of “many stories to tell” in the League of Legends universe. The first season of Arcane performed well in viewership when it premiered in November 2021 and perhaps some of the characters could crossover into other entries of the franchise the streamer is creating.

Evil (Paramount+, Status: Cancelled): This supernatural drama improved to Number 2 in the Nielsen Streaming Rankings with an estimated 788 minutes of viewing. Last week I indicated that this viewership was related to its fourth season premiere, but this is actually pre-premiere build-up as Nielsen is a few weeks behind and only has viewership through May 12th so far (the Season 4 premiere was on May 23rd). This is driven also by the encore run of Seasons 1 and 2 on Netflix, but it proves the show is quite popular and perhaps Paramount+ should reconsider its decision to bring this one to an end. Fans should definitely take this as an opportunity to make some noise on the social networks in support of the show.

Doctor Who (Disney+, Status: Renewal Possible): This series did not make it into the Nielsen Streaming Rankings for the week of its premiere on Disney+. That streamer is now partnering with the BBC on the show and the highly anticipated premiere of the current season which brings the arrival of the new Doctor played by Ncuti Gatwa was on May 10th. I will watch how this one tracks in the coming weeks, but if the show does not draw sufficient viewership Disney may lose interest in backing the property.

Sweet Tooth (Netflix, Status: Ending): This post-apocalyptic fantasy series had its third season debut last week and it arrived in the Netflix Top 10 at Number 5 with 34.3 million hours viewed across 5.4 million accounts. It has performed well for the streamer since it first debuted and its third season was announced in advance as its last, giving it a typical run for a streaming original.

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Cancellation/Renewal Score:

The final season announcement for Arcane will impact the 2024-25 season as that show does not return until November. In addition, the final season announcement for The Boys will impact a future season since it already counts as renewed for the current season. So the Cancellation/Renewal Score remains the same at 26 renewed sci fi and fantasy entries (39% of shows tracked) vs. 15 cancelled and ending (23%). Below are this season’s numbers, and you can see the list of shows and keep up with the score throughout the week at our Cancellation Watch Page.

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Status Updates

3 Body Problem (Netflix, Status: Renewed): Netflix previously announced a renewal for this show and that the creative team would “get to tell this story through to its epic conclusion”, but no further details were revealed at that time. Now the streamer has confirmed that the show will return for two additional seasons which will give it one for each book in the trilogy. The showrunners, David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, previously indicated that they wanted it to go for four seasons, but when the initial renewal came, they claimed that the streamer was giving them enough episodes to tell the story they wanted. 3 Body Problem is very expensive to produce, so Netflix likely wanted to keep the show from going too long to put a cap on the budget. Benioff and Weiss were rushed to wrap up Game of Thrones with its eighth season and that caused some controversy, so we will see how things play out with this series.

Scavengers Reign (Netflix, Status: Cancelled): The first season of this animated sci fi series premiered on Netflix on May 31st, but it did not make it into that streamer’s Top 10 for the week. The show was previously cancelled by Max but then picked up by Netflix for an encore run and they are considering producing a second season. It will need to post better viewership numbers, though, so fans should make some noise on the social networks to bring it some attention and get more people watching on Netflix.

Dead Boy Detectives (Netflix, Status: Renewal Possible): This supernatural drama held at Number 3 in the Nielsen Streaming Rankings for a second week in a row, improving to an estimated 699 million minutes watched. It dropped out of the Netflix charts after only three weeks, suggesting it may not have the completion rate that execs at that company are looking for. But it still has posted decent viewership and could continue to a second season.

Evil (Paramount+, Status: Cancelled): This show made it into the Nielsen Streaming Rankings the week after its Season 4 premiere. It landed at Number 8 with 291 million minutes watched, though it got a boost from the encore run of the first two seasons on Netflix. Paramount+ is bringing the show to an end with its current season (giving it a few bonus episodes to wrap up its storylines), but if viewership remains strong, perhaps it could get an extension. Fans should take this opportunity to make some noise on the social networks to support that show.

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Cancellation/Renewal Score:

There were no cancellations or renewals this past week, so the score remains the same. We are currently at 26 renewed sci fi and fantasy entries (39% of shows tracked) vs. 15 cancelled and ending (23%). Below are this season’s numbers, and you can see the list of shows and keep up with the score throughout the week at our Cancellation Watch Page.

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Status Updates

Dead Boy Detectives (Netflix, Status: Renewal Possible): This supernatural drama made it into the Nielsen Streaming Rankings for the week of its premiere, landing at the Number 3 slot with an estimated 633 million hours of viewing.  But considering how quickly it slipped out of the Netflix charts, this may not be enough to ensure the show receives a second season. Its connection to the Sandman universe could help it, but fans should certainly make some noise on the social networks to bring this one more attention.

Reginald the Vampire (Syfy, Status: On the Bubble): The supernatural dramedy has averaged just a 0.02 rating based on same-day viewing in the 18-49 demographic across its first three Season 2 episodes, and I am moving it to Bubble status. Surrealestate averaged only a 0.02 score in its second season and got the nod for a third year, but I had that show On the Bubble as well. It’s possible that international partnerships and/or syndication are keeping these shows afloat, but fans of Reginald should make a Call to Action on the social networks to help this show out so that it could possibly survive to a third season.

Blood of Zeus (Netflix, Status: Renewal Possible): This show fell out of the Netflix Top 10 after hitting the lower rungs of that chart in its debut week. But its viewership numbers may be good enough for an animated entry, and perhaps this one will be allowed to come back for at least one more season. Support from the fans on the social networks might help to give it a boost.

Them (Prime Video, Status: Renewal Possible): This season-long horror anthology series crept into the Nielsen Streaming Rankings at Number 10 for the week of its second season premiere with 251 million minutes of viewing. If it continues to post decent viewership for another couple of weeks, it could be back for a third year.

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Cancellation/Renewal Score:

Somehow I missed it, but Amazon’s sci fi dramedy Upload was renewed earlier this year. I am now factoring that into the Cancellation/Renewal Score which brings us to 26 renewed sci fi and fantasy entries (40% of shows tracked) vs. 15 cancelled and ending (23%). Below are this season’s numbers, and you can see the list of shows and keep up with the score throughout the week at our Cancellation Watch Page.

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Status Updates

Blood of Zeus (Netflix, Status: Renewal Possible): This animated fantasy series crept into the lower rungs of the Netflix Top 10 in its second week of release, placing at Number 10 with 7.4 million hours watched across 1.8 million accounts. Those numbers are not bad for an animated series, especially considering the lack of promotion, and this one may be allowed to continue to a third season.

Fallout (Amazon, Status: Renewed): This post-apocalyptic series held fast at the Number 1 slot in the Nielsen Streaming Rankings for a second week in a row, pulling in an estimated 2.6 billion minutes of viewing. That makes it the first non-Netflix series to post over 2 billion minutes of viewing in the Nielsen rankings for two consecutive weeks, and not surprisingly this show has already been renewed for a second season.

Dead Boy Detectives (Netflix, Status: Renewal Possible): This supernatural drama got off to a decent start a few weeks ago, but it quickly slid out of the Netflix Top 10 after only a three-week run. That suggests it may not have achieved the completion rate that Netflix execs are looking for which tracks the number of viewers that watched the current season all the way through. Its connections to the Sandman series may keep it going, but fans should definitely make some noise on the social networks to bring this show more attention.

Sugar (Apple TV+, Status: Renewal Possible): This mystery series with sci fi elements has not placed in the Nielsen streaming rankings so far, but that is not uncommon for Apple TV+ originals. The showrunners do have plans for a second season and the show has started to develop some buzz, so perhaps the streamer will allow it to continue. But it is another one that could use some support from fans on the social networks.

3 Body Problem (Netflix, Status: Renewed): This series received a renewal from Netflix this past weekend, but it was not clear how many seasons that would cover. The announcement claimed that it would give the show the chance to “finish the story”, but did not guarantee the four seasons the showrunners wanted. David Benioff and Dan Weiss have since said that “we have what we need to get to the end as intended” and that “we have enough time to tell the rest of the story the way we want to” though they have not confirmed the number of seasons. My guess at this point is that it will be three seasons, though potentially with extended episode counts and/or lengths.

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Cancellation/Renewal Score:

As mentioned above, Netflix has given a renewal to 3 Body Problem which brings the score for the current season to 25 renewed sci fi and fantasy entries (38% of shows tracked) vs. 15 cancelled and ending (23%). Below are this season’s numbers, and you can see the list of shows and keep up with the score throughout the week at our Cancellation Watch Page.

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Status Updates

Fallout (Amazon, Status: Renewed): Amazon’s post-apocalyptic series Fallout started at the Top of the Nielsen Rankings for the week of its debut, pulling in an estimated 2.9 billion minutes of viewing across a five-day period (it premiered on a Wednesday). That set a record for the highest viewership ever for an Amazon original across one week, and not surprisingly the show has already been renewed for a second season. I expect that this one could stick around for a while if the viewership remains strong and turn into a franchise similar to what Amazon has done with the recently renewed The Boys.

Interview with the Vampire (AMC, Status: Renewal Possible): This supernatural drama returned for its second season and posted only a 0.04 rating based on same-day viewing with 282K total viewers. That is a 56% drop from its first season average as we continue to see viewership dwindle for originals on the basic cable channels. This one may be picking up slack with streaming on AMC+, and the network appears to be all-in on its Immortal Universe (which also includes Mayfair Witches), so the show may be okay for now.  But I will keep a close eye on how it trakcs for the next few weeks.

Reginald the Vampire (Syfy, Status: Renewal Possible): This supernatural dramedy returned for its second season last week, but only posted a 0.02 rating based on same-day viewing with 163K total viewers. That is down from its first season average which was already pretty low to begin with (a 0.04 score). But then it is hard to gauge the status of Syfy shows these days because Surrealestate had only a 0.02 average this season and it got renewed. These shows may have international partnerships and/or syndication deals helping them out, but fans of Reginald the Vampire should probably make some noise on the social networks to bring the show more attention.

Dead Boy Detectives (Netflix, Status: Renewal Possible): This supernatural drama took a notable drop in its third week, slipping to Number 7 in the Netflix charts with 13.3 million hours watched across 1.8 million accounts. If this one slips out of the Top 10 next week, that could be bad news because it could suggest it is not seeing the completion rate Netflix execs are looking for (which tracks how many people watched all episodes of the current season). This is another show that could use some support from fans on the social networks.

Blood of Zeus (Netflix, Status: Renewal Possible): This fantasy series did not make it into the Netflix Top 10 for the premiere of its second season, but that is not uncommon for animated entries from this streamer. It is possible that it could continue to a third year, but I would expect it to wrap up around that point.

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Cancellation/Renewal Score:

This past week brought a renewal for Amazon’s The Boys (more on that at this link) and the cancellations Max’s Scavengers Reign and Apple TV+’s Constellation (more on those at this link) as well as ABC’s Not Dead Yet (more on that at this link). That brings the current Cancellation/Renewal Score to 24 renewed sci fi and fantasy entries (39% of shows tracked) vs. 14 cancelled and ending (23%). Below are this season’s numbers, and you can see the list of shows and keep up with the score throughout the week at our Cancellation Watch Page.

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Status Updates

3 Body Problem (Netflix, Status: Renewal Possible): This series repeated at Number 1 in the Nielsen Streaming rankings for a third week in a row. It has also now spent seven weeks in the Netflix charts, five in the Top 5. It is an expensive show to produce, and the showrunners want to go even bigger with its second season with hopes that it will last four years total. Whether Netflix will let it go that long remains to be seen, but I consider a second-season renewal to be a good bet at this point.

Resident Alien (Netflix, Status: On the Bubble): Deadline is reporting that Resident Alien is unlikely to get a fourth season at Syfy and that it could move over to sister cable network USA which is considering getting back into the scripted programming game. However, that move could come with a budget cut of $500K per episode. The show only averaged a 0.06 rating based on same-day viewing for the 18-49 demo in its third year, and Syfy in general has been having trouble drawing viewers to its original series. Resident Alien did see pretty strong viewership on Netflix when its first two seasons were released there in February, and there are also talks of the show possibly moving to that streamer. For now, though, I am shifting it to Bubble status and fans should definitely make some noise on the social networks to support this series.

Dead Boy Detectives (Netflix, Status: Renewal Possible): This show slipped to Number 3 in the Netflix charts for its second week, but viewership improved to 34 million hours across 4.7 million households. Its numbers are not as strong as other recent genre entries from the streamer like 3 Body Problem or the live-action One Piece, but it is likely not nearly as expensive to produce as either of those shows. However, Netflix does tend to cut bait pretty quickly on shows it considers to be underperformers, so fans should probably make some noise on the social networks to bring this one more attention.

Not Dead Yet (ABC, Status: On the Bubble): The prognosis for this supernatural comedy has not been good this season with its episode order getting truncated and its ratings slipping year over year. And ABC has announced the status of most of its shows while remaining silent on this one so far. We should know its fate by next week when the network unveils its 2024-25 schedule at the Upfronts, and right now is the time for fans to stage a Call to Action to help its chances of getting a third season.

Chucky (Syfy, Status: Renewal Possible): There has been no word on a fourth season of this horror/comedy yet, but creator Don Mancini has already made a pitch to Syfy for where the show can go next. In addition, fans have an opportunity to support the show by calling 1-201-500-3347 to demand more adventures from Chucky. Its numbers dropped off with its season finale last week, but perhaps this one could stick around for another year if the fans lobby for it.

Krapopolis (FOX, Status: Renewed): The same-day ratings for this animated fantasy comedy have dropped notably during the second half of its first season without a lead-in from football to boost its viewership. But is it performing about on par with FOX’s other animated comedies on Sunday nights and it has already been renewed through its third season, so it is safe for now.

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Cancellation/Renewal Score:

There were no renewal or cancellation announcements this past week, though I expect to hear the fate of several shows (particularly ABC’s Not Dead Yet and Syfy’s Resident Alien and Chucky) by next week during the Upfronts when several of the networks and streamers will be revealing their schedules for the coming season. The score currently stands at 23 renewed sci fi and fantasy entries (40% of shows tracked) vs. 11 cancelled and ending (19%). Below are this season’s numbers, and you can see the list of shows and keep up with the score throughout the week at our Cancellation Watch Page.

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Status Updates

Dead Boy Detectives (Netflix, Status: Renewal Possible): This supernatural drama had its premieres last week and placed in the Netflix Top 10 at the Number 2 slot with 22 million hours watched across 3.1 million households. That is quite good for just four days (it premiered on Thursday) and this show is off to a strong start. It is considered part of the same universe as The Sandman, and some suggestions of a crossover have already been mentioned. If this one continues to pull strong viewership, a second season looks like a good bet.

The Spiderwick Chronicles (Roku Channel, Status: Cancelled): This adaptation of the books by Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black had its debut April 15th and became the most-watched on demand title for The Roku Channel according to that streamer. They did not share any numbers, and Nielsen does not track that service, so I don’t know the actual viewership stats. And this was picked up from Disney+ when the Mouse House decided not to go forward with streaming the series even though the first season was completed. There has been no mention of a second season and it is unclear if The Roku Channel has the budget to keep the show going, but there is a possibility that it could continue for that streamer.

American Horror Story (FX, Status: Renewed): This show improved for its season finale to a 0.08 rating based on same-day viewing for the 18-49 demographic with 232K total viewers. But this has been one of the least-watched seasons so far (especially in its second half) and it appears that the long-lived franchise could be running out of steam. It has already been renewed through its thirteenth season, but don’t be surprised if that one is announced as its last at some.

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Cancellation/Renewal Score:

There were no renewal or cancellation announcements this past week, so the score remains the same. We currently stand at 23 renewed sci fi and fantasy entries (40% of shows tracked) vs. 11 cancelled and ending (19%). Below are this season’s numbers, and you can see the list of shows and keep up with the score throughout the week at our Cancellation Watch Page.

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Status Updates

3 Body Problem (Netflix, Status: Renewal Possible): This show took the Number 1 slot in the Nielsen Streaming Rankings the week of its premiere, pulling in an estimated 1.4 billion minutes of viewing. It is also still in the Netflix Top 5 after five weeks, so the viewership for the show is quite strong and I would say it has a good chance for renewal at this point.

The Orville (Hulu, Status: In Limbo): There is still no official word on a fourth season of this show, but creator Seth McFarlane seems to be sure that it will happen.  In a recent appearance on The Mike Henry Show, he made the following comment: “The Orville was a passion project, I say ‘was’ but I don’t really mean ‘was’ because there will be more”.  That does not confirm a renewal, though, and Hulu has remained silent on the status of the show.  But if fans continue to make some noise to support the series (it is currently doing well in our poll), perhaps it will be back at some point.

X-Men 97 (Disney+, Status: Renewed): This show did not make it into the Nielsen Streaming Rankings the week of its premiere, but word is that viewership on Disney+ has been strong. It was picked up for two seasons in advance, and a third is already in development (though not officially greenlighted), so I expect it will stick around for a while.

Ark: The Animated Series (Paramount+, Status: Renewal Possible): This series was released with almost no advance announcement, and it did not make it into the Nielsen Streaming Rankings for the week of its premiere. But Paramount+ has been giving it some promotion since then, so perhaps it could stick around into a second season. The second half of the first season will be released later this year.

Skull Island (Netflix, Status: On the Bubble): There has been no word from Netflix on this animated MonsterVerse entry since it premiered in June of 2023, and its chances for a second season are looking grim. Executive producer Brian Duffield made the following statement on Twitter: “Scripts are all done and I hope it sees the light at some point – think we got unlucky with timing and story changes in the bigger ‘Verse”. This one may have fallen victim to schedule shuffling due to the strikes, and fans should make some noise to support the show if they want that second season to happen.

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Cancellation/Renewal Score:

Amazon’s Fallout received a second-season renewal last week, and the announcements for The Witcher, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, and Star Trek: Lower Decks do not impact the 2023-24 season score. We currently stand at 23 renewed sci fi and fantasy entries (43% of shows tracked) vs. 11 cancelled and ending (21%). Below are this season’s numbers, and you can see the list of shows and keep up with the score throughout the week at our Cancellation Watch Page.

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Status Updates

Star Trek: Lower Decks (Paramount+, Status: Ending): Paramount+ announced last week that this show will be ending with its upcoming fifth season (which should arrive in Fall 2024), but Jack Quaid–who voices Brad Boimler–made the comment on Instagram: “Hopefully we find a new home”. There has been no official word of the show getting shopped around, but Star Trek: Prodigy did get shifted over to Netflix. If fans were to make some noise, and Lower Decks does have a dedicated following, it is possible that this one could continue on a different venue at some point.

Silo (Apple TV+, Status: Renewed): This dystopian series has been renewed for a second season which should arrive later this year, and series star Rebecca Ferguson has teased that two more seasons could be on the way after that. Talking with Collider, she said “Season 2 is shot and coming out, and we’re now looking at green-lighting Seasons 3 and 4. And I think we would film them maybe together, and that would be the end.” Nothing is official at this point, but four seasons and forty episodes (assuming that is the final count) would count as a good run for a streaming original these days. Silo has performed well for the streamer, so a continuation beyond its second year is definitely possible.

Chucky (Syfy, Status: Renewal Possible): This horror entry returned for the second half of its third season last week and posted a 0.04 rating based on same-day viewing for the 18-49 demographic with 153K total viewers on Syfy and a 0.08 score with 228K total viewers for its simulcast on USA, which is about in line with where it was in Fall 2023. Creator Don Mancini has pitched a fourth season to the network and he has said “fingers crossed because it’s something I really like to do” about the possibility of it actually happening. I had this show On the Bubble earlier in the season, but I have revised that based on other recent renewals we have seen from the network. A fourth year is certainly possible, but it could be wrapping up about that point.

Invincible (Prime Video, Status: Renewed): The second half of this show’s second season premiered on March 14th, but it did not make it into the Nielsen Streaming Rankings that week. This animated superhero series has still performed well for Prime Video, though, and it has already been renewed for a third season. Whether it continues beyond that will depend on if the viewership remains strong.

Not Dead Yet (ABC, Status: On the Bubble): This show rebounded with its latest episode, pulling a 0.26 rating in the demo with 2.2 million total viewers. But it is one of the few ABC shows that has not received a renewal yet, and it currently ranks pretty low among broadcast network entries as I covered in the recent Scorecard. In addition, its episode order for its second season was cut to only ten eps. Fans should definitely make some noise to support this one, otherwise the network could send it to the grave by the end of the season.

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Cancellation/Renewal Score:

Apple TV+ has renewed Monarch: Legacy of Monsters for a second season and For All Mankind for a fifth season, and Netflix has confirmed that the final year of Sweet Tooth will stream in the current season (June 6th premiere). That brings the score to 22 renewed sci fi and fantasy entries (42% of shows tracked) vs. 11 cancelled and ending (21%). Below are this season’s numbers, and you can see the list of shows and keep up with the score throughout the week at our Cancellation Watch Page.

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Status Updates

Resident Alien (Syfy, Status: Renewal Possible): This show improved for its season finale, pulling a 0.08 rating based on same-day viewing for the 18-49 demographic with 622K total viewers. Its third-year numbers have been nowhere near where it was in its first season and the first half of its second season, but it did see an upward trend the last couple of weeks. The first two seasons just started streaming on Netflix and have performed well there, and that could be boosting the viewership. That could also help it get to a fourth season, and the showrunners do have plans for where the show will go next, but some help from fans on the social networks would give it a boost as well.

Fallout (Prime Video, Status: Renewal Possible): This show premieres today on Amazon’s Prime Video and it may already be headed to a second-season renewal. Word is that it has been offered a $25 million tax credit to relocate filming from New York to California. That does not guarantee that a second season will happen, but it will certainly act as a strong incentive, especially as the streaming services try to keep costs down. We will have to see how this much-anticipated show performs in viewership, but consider its prospects good at this point.

Halo (Paramount+, Status: Renewal Possible): This video-game-based series has wrapped up its second season, and it had a four-week run in the Nielsen Streaming Rankings, averaging an estimated 377 million minutes of viewing per week. That is good for a Paramount+ entry and should help get this one to a third-season renewal.

Not Dead Yet (ABC, Status: On the Bubble): The numbers for this supernatural comedy have been slipping, and it hit a series-low 0.15 rating in the demo with 1.4 million total viewers with its latest episode. It is also losing a fair amount of the audience each week from its lead-in The Conners. It is firmly On the Bubble and fans will certainly want to make some noise on the social networks to support it if they hope for it to stick around for a third season.

American Horror Story (FX, Status: Renewed): This horror anthology barely registered in the ratings with its return for the second half of its twelfth season, posting a series low 0.03 rating in the demo with 243K total viewers. This was once among the top-rated shows on cable, but its audience has certainly diminished over the years. It has been renewed through its thirteenth season, but could be wrapping up at that point.

3 Body Problem (Netflix, Status: Renewal Possible): This sci fi entry held at Number 1 in the Netflix Top 10 for a second week in a row, but its viewership dropped almost in half from week to week, from 116 million hours to 61 million hours. That may suggest that the completion rate is not where Netflix execs want it to be, and this is an expensive show to produce. But it is also a high-profile series, so the streamer will have an incentive to keep it going if the cost can be justified.

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NBC announced last week that its Quantum Leap revival will not be continuing to a third season (more on that at this link). That brings the current score to ten cancelled and ending sci fi and fantasy entries (20% of shows tracked) vs. twenty renewals (39%). Below are this season’s numbers, and you can see the list of shows and keep up with the score throughout the week at our Cancellation Watch Page.

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Status Updates

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (Prime Video, Status: Renewal Possible): This LOTR prequel series returns for its second season this Summer and it has not received an official renewal yet, but showrunners Patrick McKay and JD Payne are already prepping for the third season. They have begun to work on the story and production could begin soon once they get the official greenlight from Amazon. The first season was one of Prime Video’s most-watched originals, and Amazon made a five-season commitment to get the rights to LOTR, so I expect this one to stick around for several more years.

Avatar The Last Airbender (Netflix, Status: Renewal Possible): This live-action reboot of the beloved Anime held at Number 1 in the Netflix charts for a second week in a row. Viewership dipped just slightly from the premiere week, with 144 million hours watched across just under 20 million households, but it remains a strong performer for the streamer. Expect this one to continue to a second season and possibly more based on the current viewership numbers.

The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live (AMC, Status: Mini-Series): The ratings for this TWD spin-off slipped some in its second week as it posted a 0.16 rating based on same-day viewing for the 18-49 demographic with 880 million total viewers. The premiere from the prior week marked a six-year high in viewership for a debut on AMC, and the show has also set records with streaming views on AMC+. This one has been pegged as a mini-series, but it is possible that it could return for a second season and/or a crossover with the other TWD spin-offs.

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Cancellation/Renewal Score:

There were no renewals or cancellations this past week, so the score remains the same. We are currently at 18 renewed sci fi and fantasy entries (38% of shows tracked) vs. nine cancelled and ending (19%). Below are this season’s numbers, and you can see the list of shows and keep up with the score throughout the week at our Cancellation Watch Page.

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Status Updates

Avatar The Last Airbender (Netflix, Status: Renewal Possible): This live-action adaptation of the animated classic was a big swing for Netflix and it opened at Number 1 in that streamer’s chart with 153 million hours watched across 21 million households. That was the second-best week posted by any Netflix entry this season and has the show off to a good start. Reviews have been mixed on this one so far (it holds a 60% Tomatometer Score on Rotten Tomatoes so far), but I expect that it will continue into a second season if the strong viewership holds up.

The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live (AMC, Status: Mini-Series): The latest Walking Dead spin-off had its premiere on Sunday and posted a 0.21 rating based on same-day viewing for the 18-49 demographic with 896K total viewers. That is lower than the final season of TWD but higher than the other spin-offs Dead City and Daryl Dixon (both of which have been renewed). The Ones Who Live has been billed as a mini-series and Andrew Lincoln previously indicated that he did not want to return full-time to the franchise, but there is a chance they could eke out another season or two from this one as a cross-over between all three spin-offs is being considered.

Quantum Leap (NBC, Status: Renewal Possible): This series wrapped up its second season last week, averaging a 0.19 rating in the demo and 1.4 total viewers for its two-episode finale. It performed below network averages after moving to the Tuesday 10 PM EST timeslot in January, but it was not far off from NBC’s average for dramas during its Fall run. Two other Fall dramas from the network have received renewals (The Irrational and Found) while Quantum Leap is still waiting for word on its fate. The fans should definitely make some noise on the social networks to support this one to help its chances of getting to a third season.

Not Dead Yet (ABC, Status: Renewal Possible): This supernatural drama returned for its second season two weeks ago and has averaged a 0.26 rating in the demo so far. That is below the network’s overall average and its average for comedies. It is also losing a fair amount of the audience from its lead-in from The Conners. I am not going to move this one to Bubble status just yet, but I will keep a close eye on how it tracks in the coming weeks, and fans should certainly give this one some support on the social networks.

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Star Trek: Discovery Season 5 has received an April 4th premiere date, counting it as part of the 2023-24 season, and it will now get factored into the Ending shows this year. Also, I had not added Star Wars: The Bad Batch to that column yet, so I have fixed that now. That brings the score for the current season to nine cancelled and ending sci fi and fantasy entries (19% of shows tracked) vs. 18 renewed (38%). Below are this season’s numbers, and you can see the list of shows and keep up with the score throughout the week at our Cancellation Watch Page.

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Status Updates

Resident Alien (Syfy, Status: Renewal Possible): This sci fi dramedy returned for its third season last week and posted a 0.06 rating based on same-day viewing for the 18-49 demographic with 465K total viewers. That is down from its second season average but above what the network has been seeing for its scripted originals so far this season. When the third year of this show was cut back to eight episodes, I took that as an indication that the current season could be its last, and that is still possible. But the first two seasons just started streaming on Netflix and it premiered in the Top 10, so that could help it stick around for a while longer.  Fans may want to make some noise on the social networks to give this one a boost, though.

Ghosts (CBS, Status: Renewal Possible): This supernatural comedy returned for its third season last week and posted a 0.67 rating in the demo with 7.1 million total viewers. That is a 14% improvement on its second-season ratings and it outperformed its lead-in Young Sheldon. The show was already pretty much guaranteed a fourth-season renewal because CBS is looking at a syndication run at this point (where shows really turn a profit), but these ratings alone should keep it going.

Echo (Disney+, Status: Mini-Series): This MCU entry dropped out of the Nielsen Streaming Rankings the second week after its premiere. It released all five of its first season episodes at one time, but the expectation is that shows stick around for at least a couple of weeks in the Top 10. It was billed as a mini-series, but a second season could have happened if the viewership was strong enough. There is still a possibility for that, but I don’t expect to see it on the schedule anytime soon.

Chucky (Syfy, Status: Renewal Possible): I previously had this show at Bubble status because it only averaged a 0.04 rating based on same-day viewing in the demo for its airings on Syfy in Fall (it was also simulcast on the USA Network). But with SurrealEstate getting a renewal after only averaging a 0.02 score, I am moving Chucky back to Renewal Possible. It returns for the second half of its third season April 10th and I will see how it tracks then, but since this is a major franchise for the network, perhaps it will stick around for another year or so despite the lagging viewership.

Sanctuary: A Witch’s Tale (AMC+, Status: Renewal Possible): This supernatural drama premiered on AMC’s streaming service in January and has been receiving a fair amount of promotion. The Nielsen Streaming Rankings do not track AMC+, so no viewership numbers are available for the show at this point. It is based on the V. V. James novel Sanctuary: A Novel of Suspense, Witchcraft, and Small Town Secrets and it is unclear if there are plans to go beyond that story at this point. But if it performs well for the streamer, it could stick around for another year.

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Cancellation/Renewal Score:

With last week’s cancellation of Evil (it will be ending after its upcoming fourth season) and SurrealEstates‘ renewal for a third season, that brings the score for the current season to seven cancelled and ending sci fi and fantasy entries (16% of shows tracked) vs. eighteen renewals (42%). Below are this season’s numbers, and you can see the list of shows and keep up with the score throughout the week at our Cancellation Watch Page.

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Status Updates

Invasion (Apple TV+, Status: Renewed): This alien invasion series has received the greenlight for a third season and that will start production later this month. The show has not placed in the Nielsen Streaming Rankings across its first two seasons and has generally not scored well with critics or viewers, currently holding a 56% Tomatometer Score and 50% Audience Score on Rotten Tomatoes. But Apple TV+ has generally been good about supporting its originals so far. There has been no indication at this point that the third season will be the show’s last, but don’t be surprised if that announcement is made at some point.

American Horror Stories (FX, Status: Renewed): This announcement has not received much exposure with the entertainment media, but FX president John Landgraf has confirmed at the TCAs that the spin-off to AHS will be returning for a fourth season. That show made it into the Nielsen Streaming Rankings for one week during its third season release last October, and it has been fairly well received so far. The fourth season is targeting an October premiere in 2024, and there is no word yet on whether it will have more episodes than the four that made up its third year. The show has not proven to be a huge hit so far, but it will eventually get lumped into the syndication package for AHS and will likely stick around as long as the parent series is still going.

Echo (Disney+, Status: Mini-Series): This Hawkeye spin-off (and Daredevil-connected) series entered the Nielsen Streaming Rankings at Number 4 for the week of its premiere, pulling in an estimated 731 minutes of viewing. All five episodes of the show were available for streaming that day (as opposed to Disney+’s usual weekly rollout) which certainly helped boost its viewership. This one has been billed as a limited series, but there is always the chance that it could return for a second season if the viewership remains strong.

Quantum Leap (NBC, Status: Renewal Possible): This series held at a 0.18 rating based on same-day viewing for the 18-49 demographic for a second week. That is definitely lower than the 0.29 score the show averaged in Fall, but the network had to expect a drop in viewership when they moved it to Tuesdays at 10 PM EST. I am not moving it to Bubble status just yet, but I will keep a close eye on it as it wraps up its second season and fans should definitely make some noise to bring the show more attention.

Unicorn: Warriors Eternal (Adult Swim/Max, Status: On the Bubble): This animated series from Genndy Tartakovsky arrived last Spring with little fanfare on Adult Swim and I did not even realize the show was airing at the time. It is also streaming on Max, but it has not made it into the Nielsen Streaming Rankings. There has been no word on a second year yet, but Tartakovsky has indicated that he has plans for future seasons of the show. Fans should certainly take to the social networks with a Call to Action to help get this one a renewal.

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Cancellation/Renewal Score:

In addition to the renewals for Invasion and American Horror Stories, Disney+ also announced a second season for Percy Jackson and the Olympians last week. That brings the current Cancellation/Renewal Score to seventeen renewed sci fi and fantasy entries (43% of shows tracked) vs. only six cancelled and ending so far (15%). Below are this season’s numbers, and you can see the list of shows and keep up with the score throughout the week at our Cancellation Watch Page.

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Status Updates

Quantum Leap (NBC, Status: Renewal Possible): This show returned from hiatus last week and only posted a 0.18 rating based on same-day viewing for the 18-49 demographic with 1.7 million total viewers, down from its Fall average of a 0.29 rating. The Tuesday 10 PM EST slot is a more challenging hour and this one is not getting much of a lead-in from the third season of La Brea. If NBC moved the show to this hour to kill it off, that would be disappointing. I will be watching how it tracks over the coming weeks to decide if I should move it to Bubble status, and fans should probably make a Call to Action on the social networks to give it some support.

Masters of the Universe: Revolution Netflix, Status: Renewal Possible): Apparently, only five episodes of this show have been planned so far, and any additional seasons will depend on the viewership. It made it into the Netflix Top 10 for its premiere week but dropped out the week after. This series has been better received than Masters of the Universe: Revelation, and Kevin Smith does have more plans for the property, but that will be up to Netflix execs at this point.

Percy Jackson and the Olympians Disney+, Status: Renewal Possible): This show slipped in the Nielsen Streaming Rankings for its third week, dropping to Number 6 with an estimated 627 million minutes watched. But it continues to perform well for a Disney+ original and should be on track for a second-season renewal.

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Cancellation/Renewal Score:

AMC just announced that its season-long anthology series The Terror will be returning for a third year, but that show counts all the way back to the 2018-19 season and will not return until 2025. The score for the current season remains unchanged at fourteen renewed sci fi and fantasy entries for the 2023-24 season (36% of shows tracked) vs. six that are cancelled or ending (15%). Below are this season’s numbers, and you can see the list of shows and keep up with the score throughout the week at our Cancellation Watch Page.

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