When we ring in the new year, we also ring in a year full of new beginnings. Unfortunately, most new beginnings start with endings. While 2025 promises to bring more shows, movies, and books for us to enjoy, it also means some of our favorites are coming to an end. As we gear up for 2025, we’re bidding a fond farewell to the shows we have to leave in 2024.
Hailey’s On It! – Disney+ / Disney Channel
One of my comfort shows of 2023-2024 was this cartoon starring Auli’i Cravalho (aka Moana). I’m 28 and I’m not ashamed to say that I love Hailey’s On It! It’s like a cross between Kim Possible and Phineas and Ferb with characters who look like Bitmojis. It’s charming, it’s clever, it’s progressive, and it’s canceled? (Question mark?) There’s still no official word, but it has been pulled from Disney+, which isn’t a good sign. Worst of all, it ends on a cliffhanger — the unresolved romance kind. They really hit me where it hurts.
Gabriela Collazo, Editorial
That ’90s Show – Netflix
I wish there could have been just one more season of That ’90s Show on Netflix. It might not have been a cinematic masterpiece, but it was funny in a way that made me forget what I was doing and just let me relax. There were so many different plots they could have continued with, especially since the last season ended with the main character moving to a new city to be with her new friends. I was a fan of That ’70s Show so this revival was exciting for me and the humor the actors brought to the show was great. I just wish loose ends could have been tied up.
Alexa Vergil, Editorial
Young Sheldon – CBS
Although the show has seven seasons, I would have liked it to continue. It had strong character development throughout the seasons. Also, its connection to The Big Bang Theory and seeing the background story of adult Sheldon were interesting. I would have liked to see more of Sheldon and his family before the original show.
Melissa Rogers, Outreach
Dead Boy Detectives – Netflix
I’d only just started watching this adorable ghost romp when I learned it was canceled. It was such a fun twist on the supernatural detective genre since the detectives themselves WERE supernatural and investigated crimes between other supernatural creatures. This is exactly the kind of teen show that we need more of and I had a delightful time watching it. Now I’ll never get to see what happens next with Charles and Edwin. :(
Anya Ricketson, Outreach
Dead Boy Detectives – Netflix
I wrote an entire article about why this show was unjustly canceled, but it bears repeating here. This show was goofy, had fun music, amazing queer and diverse rep, and great outfits — essentially, it had everything that a show needs to suit my niche interests. Not to mention the start of what would have been an incredible slow-burn romance between the titular characters, Charles and Edwin. But of course, when the season ends on a juicy cliffhanger, Netflix decides to axe it.
Abby Caswell, Editorial
So Help Me Todd – CBS, Paramount Plus
I’m not usually a fan of lawyer/detective shows, but this one got me. The family hijinks and chaos between Todd, Margaret, and Allison had me in stitches — a down-on-his-luck P.I. helping his high-profile lawyer mom with her cases, and his doctor sister being forced against her will to provide medical advice on them too? Priceless. Adding in the eccentric clients in Margaret’s cases, the warring office politics, and the rest of Margaret’s family? Golden. This show breaks the typical lawyer/detective show format, which was refreshing to see. Besides, the plot was getting good! Secret society, hello?? So Help Me Todd had so much more to give than two seasons.
Janae Hill, Social
9-1-1: Lone Star – Fox, Hulu
I love first responder shows and this one is set in Austin, which is not far from me! Rob Lowe plays Owen Strand, a former New York firefighter and 9/11 survivor. He moves to Texas with his son, T.K. to help rebuild Firehouse 126, which is recovering from a tragedy of its own. I love the diverse cast of characters and seeing how they navigate complex situations and relationships. There are such beautiful moments in the show that really allow people to connect with the characters. Not only do they deal with trauma and PTSD, they touch on subjects like gender politics, sexual identity, and dealing with loss. Truly a great show and hope they at least do it justice with the series finale.
Michelle Krieger, Social & Video
Our Flag Means Death – Max
This one was devastating for the entire fanbase. For two seasons, we got a wildly funny and incredibly touching tale of two extremely unlikely friends-to-lovers, only to be canceled despite its excellent reviews and fantastic ratings. This was particularly devastating for fans of the show’s talented and diverse cast, who gave their all to every episode. At least Stede and Blackbeard got somewhat of a happy ending, but I could have followed the crew’s story for another ten seasons.
Cara Broel, Outreach & Editorial
Shows don’t last forever, even if we’d really like them to. But thanks to the magic of streaming platforms, for the most part, we have the comfort of our favorite characters anywhere, anytime. Although reruns don’t compare to the thrill of new episodes, at least we have something to turn to when we find other series that have that certain something that makes them feel like they were made just for us.
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