10 Great TV Shows That Got Canceled After Season 1 for No Reason

10. The Mist (2017)

Based on Stephen King ’s novel of the same name, the idea behind this show is something the author loves to do: isolating a small town from the rest of the world, throwing in a bunch of stress for its inhabitants, and seeing what they do about it. The Mist didn’t perform too well in Season 1, but it had the right idea and potential.

You can watch The Mist on Netflix, Apple TV, and Prime Video.

9. Watchmen (2019)

What does it mean to be a hero? Watchmen tries to answer this seemingly straightforward but ultimately convoluted question with its unique premise and approach. In a world where superheroes are real and treated and outlaws and the police wear masks hiding their faces, who can break the cycle of violence?

You can watch Watchmen on Max, Hulu, Apple TV, and Prime Video.

8. Battlestar Galactica (1978)

Artificial Intelligence rising up against its creators is a common theme in many sci-fi movies and shows, but Battlestar Galactica took it to the next level. Having been almost entirely wiped out but their own creations, the few remaining humans strive to find their fabled home planet, Earth, and rebuild their civilization from the ground up.

You can watch Battlestar Galactica on Apple TV and Prime Video.

7. Limitless (2015)

An unexpected sequel to Bradley Cooper ’s successful movie from 2011, this TV show follows another guy who’d found the pills that unlocked his brain’s full capacity. Unlike Cooper’s character who decided to earn all the money in the world with it, he opted for working for the FBI and helping them solve the most complex cases.

You can watch Limitless on Paramount Plus, Apple TV, and Prime Video.

6. Constantine ( 2014)

Another case of “Didn’t we have a movie about this?”, Constantine follows a man struggling with his faith who suddenly discovers the world of supernatural threats and his role as the protector of humans from them. While not as grand as Keanu Reeves ’ original film, this TV show had its charm and potential but was untimely canceled.

You can watch Constantine on Apple TV and Prime Video.

5. Forever (2014)

Most people fear the uncertainty that death promises, but the uncertainty of having lived for over 200 years and not aged much can be even more frustrating. A medical examiner works for the police to put his skills to use, but the most important mystery to him is his own immortality as he actively tries to understand his unique case.

You can watch Forever on Netflix, Apple TV, and Prime Video.

4. Alcatraz (2012)

Sometimes, they return… But not everyone is happy about it. After their mysterious disappearance in 1963, the guards and prisoners of the Alcatraz prison resurface again, untouched by time. Three investigators try to understand the unique case and uncover a dangerous far-reaching conspiracy that must be stopped at any cost.

You can watch Alcatraz on Netflix, Apple TV, and Prime Video.

3. Almost Human (2013)

With the rapid technological progress we’re witnessing, it won’t take long for real androids to appear… And start taking real jobs. In a not-so-distant future, a human cop and his android partner need to work together, but there’s a catch: the human’s last partner died because of an android, so he’s intolerant to the machines at best.

You can watch Almost Human on Apple TV and Prime Video.

2. Terra Nova (2011)

There’s one unsavory implication of our existence on Earth as a species: we’re quickly and inevitably poisoning and ruining it. In the near future, when the planet is almost uninhabitable, scientists come up with a foolproof plan — sending people 85 million years into the past to re-establish our civilization earlier and healthier.

You can watch Terra Nova on Apple TV, Disney Plus, and Prime Video.

1. Firefly ( 2002)

The ultimate example of a great show canceled for no good reason, Firefly was a charming and unique sci-fi adventure. The series followed a rogue space captain hunted by half of the galaxy while smuggling goods where they’re not supposed to be, always on the run from the law with his crew of snarky and infinitely loyal misfits.

You can watch Firefly on Hulu, Apple TV, Disney Plus, and Prime Video.