April’s TV Cancellation Spree: Every Series Canceled So Far

Well, TV cancellation season is in full swing, and if you had your heart set on new episodes of your favorite not-so-mainstream series, there’s probably some heartbreak headed your way. The first half of April 2026 has been a rollercoaster, with networks and streamers clearing out space on their lineups—which, yes, means bad news for several shows, from high-stakes spy dramas to nostalgic comedies. Let’s break down who got axed, what’s getting one last hurrah, and which big names are making a return (or bowing out with a bang).

The Shows That Didn’t Make the Cut

Here’s what just got the chop:

• The Copenhagen Test (Peacock): Peacock pulled the plug on The Copenhagen Test after a single season, announcing the cancellation on April 15, 2026. For those out of the loop, this was an espionage thriller fronted by Simu Liu, which dropped all eight episodes in late December 2025. Despite a solid critical response (scoring 71% on Rotten Tomatoes), the show never quite picked up steam with viewers. It clocked a respectable 373 million minutes watched in its first week (per Nielsen)—just enough to scrape into the top 10 for streaming originals that week, but never to be seen there again. If you missed it, honestly, you’re probably not alone.

Renewals—With an Expiration Date

Not everything got chopped outright. Some shows secured another season, but make no mistake: the end is firmly in sight.

• From (MGM+): The sci-fi horror series From (starring Harold Perrineau) clinched a fifth season renewal from MGM+ on April 15, 2026—but that’s the last one. Apparently, this was always the plan; showrunner John Griffin has recently said, 'We all came to the realization that if we made that sixth season, it would be for us.' Translation: five is enough, and they're not dragging things out for the sake of it. Worth noting: From is still MGM+'s top show, so this one's bowing out on its own terms. Season four is just about to drop (April 19, 2026, if you’re keeping track).
• Wizards Beyond Waverly Place (Disney+/Disney Channel): Not to be left out, Disney has renewed Wizards Beyond Waverly Place for a third—and final—season, as of April 2, 2026. There’s a nice nostalgia play here: the wrap-up will come in the form of a four-episode event, and Selena Gomez is back as Alex Russo. For extra trivia points, Gomez is directing the premiere—her first time sliding into the director’s chair. This closes the book on that chapter of the Russo family when it premieres this summer across both Disney+ and Disney Channel.

The Previous Round of Cuts

In case you missed March’s finale, the carnage started early this year. Watson, DMV, and Star Trek: Starfleet Academy all got the bad news in the last week of March 2026—so apparently, there’s no franchise or reboot too big to escape the schedule purge.

So, to sum it up: It’s not all doom and gloom—some shows are getting a proper ending instead of an unceremonious cancellation (looking at you, MGM+). Still, with platforms making big moves on what gets to stay and what has to go, it’s shaping up to be a pretty ruthless spring for TV fans.