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    Great Canceled TV Shows For 2018 And Series Saved By Other Networks

    By Mat Elfring on November 14, 2018 at 2:12PM PST

    If you're a fan of Netflix original series, then you've probably been pretty bummed out about a few that got the axe this year by the streaming giant. Marvel series likeIron FistandLuke Cage both were canceled along with American Vandal. If you're a fan of these series, you probably were pretty bummed and took to social media to shout your feelings from the mountaintops.

    Almost as an "in memoriam," we are taking a look at shows canceled in 2018 that were taken way too soon from us. These shows were canceled because of low viewership, budgeting, or to make room for new shows. Or it could possibly be because a series which aired originally on ABC and starred Tim Allen was picked up by another network, which would literally make the series the "Last Man Standing" as far as sitcoms go on Fox.

    Throughout the year, we'll keep this list updated with shows that deserve a second chance as they get canceled this year. Luckily, some of these canceled shows may find new life on streaming service or other networks. Hours after Brooklyn Nine-Nine got the axe, Hulu, Netflix, TBS, and NBC reached out to producers. Luckily, the series found a home on NBC a day later. As of this writing, none of these other series have new homes, but it's wishful thinking.

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    Last Man On Earth (Fox)

    Last Man On Earth (Fox)

    Number of seasons: 4

    First aired: March 1, 2015

    Fox's post-apocalyptic comedy just wrapped up its fourth season and got canceled days later. Will Forte starred as a man who believed he was the last person on Earth after a virus seemingly kills everyone on the planet. He quickly discovers another survivor, played by Kristen Schaal, and the two can barely stand each other.

    Episodes available for steaming on Hulu.

    The Mick (Fox)

    The Mick (Fox)

    Number of seasons: 2

    First aired: January 1, 2017

    Kaitlin Olson plays an irresponsible woman who has to take care of her niece and nephew in Connecticut after their parents were arrested by the FBI for tax evasion. If you're a fan of Olson's work on It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, you'll really enjoy this show.

    Both seasons of The Mick are available on Hulu.

    Once Upon A Time (ABC)

    Once Upon A Time (ABC)

    Number of seasons: 7

    First aired: October 23, 2011

    Once Upon A Time takes place in Storybrooke, Maine where the residents are actually characters from fairy tales who have been magically transported to the town with no memories of their previous life. The world slowly starts to unravel from there.

    Seasons 1-6 are available on Netflix, and all seasons are available on Hulu.

    The Path (Hulu)

    The Path (Hulu)

    Number of seasons: 3

    First aired: March 30, 2016

    Hulu's original series The Path just wrapped up its third season only to get canceled by the streaming service. The show followed a religious group--which bordered on being a cult--that slowly tears a family apart, while the group itself starts to unravel because of corruption and foul play.

    The series is available on Hulu.

    Lucifer (Fox)

    Lucifer (Fox)

    Number of seasons: 3

    First aired: January 25, 2016

    Fox canceled Lucifer days before its season--now series--finale. The show was loosely based on the Vertigo comic series of the same name, which followed Lucifer, the devil, as he lives in Los Angeles and becomes a consultant to the LAPD. It was a quirky police procedural with a supernatural twist.

    The series is available on Hulu.

    The Exorcist (Fox)

    The Exorcist (Fox)

    Number of seasons: 2

    First aired: September 23, 2016

    The Fox series was a sequel to the original 1973 film of the same name. It followed Catholic priests who investigate a family that was being terrorized by a demon.

    Both seasons are available on Hulu.

    Iron Fist (Netflix)

    Iron Fist (Netflix)

    Number of seasons: 2

    First aired: March 17, 2017

    Poor, poor Iron Fist. The Marvel/Netflix venture didn't start off strong, as Season 1 was pretty awful. However, the series following the martial arts master got a bit better for Season 2, which was released earlier this year. Sadly, it wasn't enough to save Danny Rand and company, and this was the first Marvel series to get the axe.

    Both seasons are available on Netflix.

    Luke Cage (Netflix)

    Luke Cage (Netflix)

    Number of seasons: 2

    First aired: September 30, 2016

    Luke Cage was another Marvel show to get canceled as Netflix has seemingly started going separate ways from non in-house studios. The series followed the bulletproof, titular hero as he cleaned up the streets and took down mobsters. Both seasons are a fine watch, but nothing too spectacular.

    Both seasons are available on Netflix.

    American Vandal (Netflix)

    American Vandal (Netflix)

    Number of seasons: 2

    First aired: September 15, 2017

    The Netflix mockuseries was a fan favorite with the launch of Season 1, when the show tried to unravel the mystery of who painted a bunch of penises on the cars of faculty and students at a local high school. Season 2 followed the mystery of who made a bunch of teenagers poop their pants. It's high-brow stuff, obviously, but Netflix decided to cancel it.

    Both seasons are available on Netflix

    Everything Sucks! (Netflix)

    Everything Sucks! (Netflix)

    Number of seasons: 1

    First aired: February 16, 2018

    The coming of age comedy series Everything Sucks hit Netflix this past February, and while the series has a slow start, it ended up being a delightfully fun show. It follows the A/V club of Boring High School in Oregon during the mid-90s. These outsiders deal with all the typical stuff you'd expect someone in their early teens to deal with. However, Netflix passed on a second season.

    The first season is available on Netflix.

    The Joel McHale Show With Joel McHale (Netflix)

    The Joel McHale Show With Joel McHale (Netflix)

    Number of seasons: 1

    First aired: February 18, 2018

    Joel McHale headed to Netflix earlier this year to host his own TV clip show, which was nearly identical to his old series The Soup, which aired on E!. The first season was fun, and exactly what you'd expect, without any censors getting in the way. It even got extended for a short summer run as well, but somehow, it didn't get picked up for another season and was canceled.

    The first season is available on Netflix.

    The Break With Michelle Wolf (Netflix)

    The Break With Michelle Wolf (Netflix)

    Number of seasons: 1

    First aired: May 27, 2018

    Formerly a writer for Late Night with Seth Meyers and The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, comedian Michelle Wolf hosted her own talk show on Netflix, which aired weekly. Originally, 10 episodes were ordered, but the show wasn't a big enough draw to get a renewal.

    The first season is available on Netflix.

    Outcast (Cinemax)

    Outcast (Cinemax)

    Number of seasons: 2

    First aired: June 3, 2016

    Based on the Image Comics series of the same name, the series follows a disturbed young man who has the ability to exorcise demons, and demons seem to be everywhere. Everything seemed fine and dandy when it got renewed for a second season; however, things got real grim, quick when Season 2 aired internationally a year before coming to the United States. Shortly after Season 2 finished, Cinemax canceled it.

    Both seasons are available on Max Go.

    People of Earth (TBS)

    People of Earth (TBS)

    Number of seasons: 2

    First aired: October 31, 2016

    The science fiction/comedy series followed a support group comprised entirely of people who believe they have been abducted by aliens. From there, it gets a bit nutty, including reptilian overlords and multiple alien species. Sadly, we'll never know what happens to them, as the show was canceled before Season 3.

    Brooklyn Nine-Nine (Fox) -- Saved By NBC

    Brooklyn Nine-Nine (Fox) -- Saved By NBC

    Number of seasons: 5

    First aired: September 17, 2013

    Fox's comedy series followed the day-to-day life of the 99th Precinct in the NYPD. The series starred Andy Samburg, Terry Crews, Chelsea Peretti, and Melissa Fumero. Because the show had a loyal fanbase, there is currently an outcry on the internet. The series may not be done for good, as other networks, like NBC and Netflix, have been reaching out to producers.

    Update: Sure enough, not long after its cancellation, NBC saved Brooklyn Nine-Nine. Season 6 has been confirmed to air on Fox's rival network.

    Brooklyn Nine-Nine is available on Hulu.

    The Expanse (Syfy) -- Saved By Amazon

    The Expanse (Syfy) -- Saved By Amazon

    Number of seasons: 3

    First aired: December 14, 2015

    Right in the middle of its third season, Syfy announced that The Expanse is coming to an end this June. The science-fiction series took place 200 years in the future where tensions arise between the colonies on Mars and those living on Earth. A detective, played by Thomas Jane, is tasked with finding a missing woman. However, others slowly realize she is part of a larger conspiracy.

    Update: During Comic-Con, it was revealed at the Expanse panel that the series will be headed to Amazon for Season 4.

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