When it comes to entertainment, nothing can fill a lazy day like great television. A lot of TV shows have stood out over the years because of their unique plots or superb acting. But just because a story is great does not mean it can be stretched out for years.
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The end of a TV series feels like an end of an era for most people who have invested so much time and feelings in them. Read on to find out which popular TV shows are coming back this 2023 and which ones have said goodbye for good.
9-1-1
This procedural-drama series on Fox follows the lives of first responders in Los Angeles. Although the storyline is often criticized to be unrealistic, the all-star cast was able to carry the show well with their superb performances.
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The show is on air this 2023 and is currently on its sixth season, which is expected to end on May 2023. As of now, there has been no news yet on whether 9-1-1 will be getting a seventh season.
American Horror Stories
]This anthology horror TV show is a spinoff of American Horror Story. The difference between the two is that American Horror Story focuses on one story each season while American Horror Stories focuses on a different story every episode.
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The last season, season 2, ended in September 2022. Although there are no official announcement if the show will get a third season, rumors say that season 3 is most likely to premiere in the late part of 2023.
Animal Kingdom
This family crime drama follows the story of Joshua Cody, who had to move to California after his mom dies. He meets his estranged relatives who happen to be making a living through illegal activities and crime.
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The sixth season of the series is the conclusion of the story. The finale aired on August 2022. Although sad that the show has ended, fans are quite satisfied with how the series wrapped up.
Better Call Saul
This Breaking Bad spinoff follows the moral decline of earnest lawyer and former con artist Jimmy McGill and how he turned himself into the egocentric criminal defense attorney Saul Goodman.
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The story takes place several years before Breaking Bad. Sadly, Saul’s story has come to an end when it catches up to the Breaking Bad timeline after 6 seasons. The finale aired on August 2022.
Big Sky
This crime drama thriller is based on The Highway series novels of C.J. Box. The story focuses on the search for two sisters who were kidnapped by a truck driver on a remote highway.
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The private investigators then realize that this is not an isolated case. The third season’s last episode aired on January 2023. There have been no updates yet on whether the series will be renewed for a fourth season.
Blue Bloods
The police drama series has been on CBS since 2010 and it continues to dominate the ratings. The story follows the Reagans, a family whose members have influential roles in New York City’s criminal justice system.
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This series proves the timeless appeal and charm of Tom Selleck. Season 13 is expected to end on May 2023. Fans of this show need not worry since a 14th season is expected for Fall 2023.
Bridgerton
This historical romance show for Netflix is based on the Bridgerton novel series written by Julia Quinn. The show follows the Bridgerton family during London’s regency era in a world of high society, strict social rules, and lavish parties.
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Netflix released all episodes of Season 2 in March 2022. The filming for Season 3 just wrapped up in March 2023 and is still set to announce the premiere date. The series is renewed for seasons 3 and 4.
Call Me Kat
This Fox sitcom is based on the British sitcom Miranda. It follows a 39-year-old single woman whose optimistic and fun-loving ways defy societal expectations and her mother’s wishes for her to marry and settle down.
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She spends all her savings to open a cat cafe and gets herself in different predicaments. The show has been running for three seasons with the third season expected to end on May 2023. As of now, there is still no use whether Call Me Kat is going to get a fourth season.
Charmed
The 2018 reboot of the 1998 series of the same name follows the story of three sisters who discover they are the Charmed Ones, the most powerful trio of good witches. The Charmed Ones are destined to protect the innocent from demons and other dark forces.
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The series ran for four seasons but it did not really live up to the popularity of the original. After the fourth season, it was canceled due to low ratings. The final episode was aired on June 2022.
Criminal Minds
This police procedural crime drama on CBS follows a group of criminal profilers working in the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit. Criminal Minds became a consistent hit throughout the years. It was supposed to end with season 15, which ended on February 2020.
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The show was revived in 2022 for season 16 which aired until February 2023. The show proves it is still a hit and Criminal Minds will be back for a 17th season. No release date has been announced yet since production just started filming in April 2023.
Dead to Me
This black comedy show on Netflix follows two grieving women who developed a good friendship during therapy. It can be recalled that the shooting of the third season had a couple of delays.
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This is due to the COVID-19 pandemic and lead actress Christina Applegate’s multiple sclerosis diagnosis. The creator eventually wrapped up the story making season 3 the third and final season. Netflix released all episodes of the third season on November 17, 2022.
Doctor Who
The British science fiction TV show has been around since 1963. The original series stopped broadcasting in 1989 and was picked up again in 2005. It has developed a cult following and the revived 2005 series has been running until now.
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The current Doctor Who is played by Jodie Whittaker. Fans will be thrilled to know that the show is renewed and should be expecting another season in the future but the premiere will not be until 2024.
Emily in Paris
This romantic comedy-drama from Netflix follows aspiring marketing executive Emily Cooper, an American who moved to Paris to help out the French branch of the marketing firm she works for.
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Fans are still reeling from the cliffhanger ending of Season 3, which was released on December 2022. Season 4 is definitely coming but it will probably be released on late December 2023 or early 2024.
Euphoria
This American teen drama TV series starring Zendaya captures the struggles of a recovering teenage drug addict. The show follows a group of high school students navigating a world of drugs, sex, trauma, love, friendship, and social media.
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The latest season, season 2, ended in February 2022. The very relatable TV drama will be coming back for a third season soon. Filming starts in February 2023 so it is more likely that season 3 will premiere on 2024.
Fate: The Winx Saga
This supernatural teen drama is based on the animated series Winx Club. The show follows the story of Bloom, a fairy with fire powers. The show lasted for two seasons and Netflix chose not to renew it.
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The episodes for Season 2 were released on September 2022. The reason behind the cancellation is the expensive production. The show did not perform well enough to be worth the money.
Kung Fu
This material arts action series on The CW is an adaptation of the 1970s series of the same title. It follows a young Chinese American woman whose personal issues make her leave college and go to an isolated monastery in China.
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In the monastery, she learns Shaolin values and martial arts. She uses her skills to protect her family form local gangsters and to solve the murder of her master. Season 3 ended in March 2023. There is no news yet on whether Kung Fu will be getting a fourth season.
Grey’s Anatomy
This is the longest-running primetime medical drama. The series follows Dr. Meredith Grey and her journey as an intern to the chief of general surgery. The show remains strong despite the major changes in casting throughout the years.
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The latest season, season 19 is set to end in May 2023. The show is renewed for a landmark 20th season despite lead star Ellen Pompeo’s stepping back as the main character for season 19. She will still be making appearances on season 20.
House of the Dragon
This fantasy drama show is a prequel to the Game of Thrones series, focusing on the rule of the Targaryens and of course – their dragons. The HBO hit has a serious following and it is most likely to grow just as huge as the Game of Thrones fan base.
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The first season was released by HBO on August 2022. A second season is confirmed but sadly, this won’t happen in 2023. Fans would have to wait since it is most likely to be released at the later part of 2024.
It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia
This sitcom has the recognition as the longest-running live-action American comedy series when it hit season 15. The show follows a group of narcissistic sociopaths who run an unsuccessful Irish bar in South Philadelphia.
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It can be recalled that the last season aired, season 15, ended way back in 2021. Fans will be glad to know that the long wait is over. The hit comedy series will be premiering its sixteenth season in June 2023.
Law & Order: Organized Crime
This crime drama series is the seventh one in the Law & Order franchise. It is also a spin-off of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit which follows the story of Elliot Stabler, who joins the Organized Crime Task Force of NYPD after his wife’s murder.
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Season 3 ended in May 2022. Fans will be glad to know that Law & Order: Organized Crime has been renewed for a fourth season. However, there is still no news as to when the premiere would be.
Locke & Key
This fantasy horror drama is based on the comic book series of the same name. The story follows the Rendell siblings who discover several mysterious keys in their ancestral home and find that these keys that can unlock a wide variety of things.
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The story has reached its end in season 3. Despite good ratings, the writers could not see the storyline stretching beyond season 3. The final season was released on Netflix on August 2022.
Mayans M.C.
This crime drama series on FX belongs to the same fictional universe as Sons of Anarchy but focuses on the Sons’ rivals turned allies, the Mayans Motorcycle Club two and a half years after the events of Sons of Anarchy.
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The fourth season of the show ended in June 2022. Mayans MC is set to return for season 5 but it was also announced that this will be the final season for the show. The last season is expected to air on May 2023.
NCIS: Los Angeles
This long-running action drama series follows the exploits of the Office of Special Projects, an elite division of the NCIS that specializes in undercover assignments. NCIS: Los Angeles is the first spinoff of the NCIS franchise.
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NCIS: Los Angeles will be ending with Season 14. The series finale is set to air on May 2023. The high production costs are cited as a major factor plus the fact that most of the lead actors are now big names with a higher salary range.
Outlander
This historical drama series is based on the famous Outlander novels. The phenomenal show tackles time travel, romance, history, and Scottish culture. Season 7 is expected to air on June 2023 for its first eight episodes.
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The second part of season 7 will continue to air in 2024 for the remaining 8 episodes. It has been confirmed that Outlander will be having a season 8, which will also be its final season.
Queen Sugar
The American drama has Oprah Winfrey as its executive producer and is based on the 2014 novel of the same name. The show focuses on the lives of three siblings who must deal with their father’s sudden death and decide what to do with his sugarcane farm.
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Queen Sugar is the longest-running scripted series on the Oprah Winfrey Network. The seventh season is the final season for Queen Sugar. The final episode aired on November 2022. Sadly, you won’t be seeing anymore for 2023.
Resident Alien
This sci-fi mystery dramedy series on SyFy follows the story of an alien who was sent to Earth to wipe out humanity. He assumes the identity of the town doctor and his mission is threatened when the mayor’s son, a 9-year-old boy, could see his true alien form.
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The interesting story plot has caused the show to gather a huge fan base. Season 2 ended in September 2022 but fans can expect the third season to drop in 2023 sometime in the Fall.
Riverdale
This mystery drama is a re-imagined TV show based on the characters of Archie Comics. The series follows a group of friends who try to unravel the truth and the evils lurking in their town after a teenager was murdered.
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The seventh season is currently airing. It was announced that the seventh season would officially end the series so Riverdale fans must prepare to say goodbye. The grand finale is expected to air around August 2023.
Sanditon
This British historical drama is based on the unfinished manuscript by Jane Austen, which was started just months before her death. Austen only managed to write 11 chapters, which gave material for the first episode of the series.
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Creator Andrew Davies had to finish the rest of the story based on the unfinished book. Season 3 was announced to be the last season for Sanditon. The last episode is expected to air on April 2023.
Sex Education
The British high school dramedy follows the lives of the students, staff, and parents of Moordale Secondary School. Based on the title itself, you can expect a lot of scenes regarding personal dilemmas that center on sexual intimacy.
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Season 3 ended back in September 2021 but the show is renewed for a fourth season. The long wait for Sex Education fans will soon be over as season 4 is expected to drop sometime in the middle of 2023.
Snowpiercer
This post-apocalyptic thriller is based on the 2013 movie of the same name. It is a continuation of the movie and follows the passengers of Snowpiercer, the gigantic train that circles the globe seven years after Earth becomes a frozen wasteland.
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Season 3 ended in March 2022. Although production for Season 4 had already finished filming, TNT decided not to air the fourth and final season. The TV series was one of the few TV shows that had to be written off so that the company could save money.
Squid Game
This South Korean survival drama thriller instantly became a global sensation when Netflix released it back in 2021. The multi-awarded show was so popular that Netflix is also developing a reality competition based on it.
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Given the show’s global success, a second season is definitely needed. However, filming is scheduled for the summer of 2023 so fans will have to wait this year. It is expected that season 2 will premiere early 2024.
Star Trek: Picard
Star Trek fans were elated to see the return of their favorite Star Trek captain on the screen. Although the show had been very popular and well-supported by viewers, the third season was announced to be its last.
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Although a huge success, production has cited that Patrick Stewart is in his 80s and the stress of doing a modern TV production at his age has taken a physical toll on him. So, unfortunately, this show will no longer be coming back this year or in the future.
Stranger Things
This science fiction horror drama set in the 1980s follows a group of young friends who witnesses supernatural forces and how they have to deal with secret government forces and save the world from a mysterious evil at the same time.
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The show has a huge following but all good things come to an end. The fifth season is going to be the last one. There is no official release date yet but the final season is expected to be premiered in 2024.
The Blacklist
This American crime thriller follows the story of an ex-US Naval Intelligence officer who turned into one of the FBI’s Most Wanted fugitives. He voluntarily surrenders, armed with a blacklist of the most dangerous criminals in the world in exchange for immunity.
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There is a catch though – he gets to work with a specific profiler. Together, they catch these criminals and develop a strong bond. The tenth season is the final season for this show with the finale to be aired on July 2023.
The Boys
This superhero TV show follows a team of vigilante superheroes who fight off other superheroes who have gone corrupt and have been abusing their superpowers behind the public’s knowledge.
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Fans of the all-star cast TV series would be glad to know that the series is renewed. The filming for Season 4 just officially wrapped up in April 2023 so you can expect it to be released either late 2023 or early 2024.
The Crown
This historical drama series on Netflix covers the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, starting with her wedding to Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. The fifth season was supposed to be the last one and it was premiered in November 2022.
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However, Netflix decided to give it one last season so you can expect The Crown to come back in 2023. The sixth season is expected to focus on the timeline between the death of Princess Diana and the wedding of Prince Charles and Camilla.
The Equalizer
This crime drama starring Queen Latifah follows an enigmatic and mysterious single mother who uses her special skills to help other people. She develops a persona as a defender of the weak and a guardian in the pursuit of her own redemption.
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The show has maintained its solid ratings since it started airing. Season 3 is expected to end on May 2023. The good news is that fans do not have to wait so long since the fourth season is due to start in Fall 2023.
The Flash
The superhero series featuring DC Comics hero The Flash is a spinoff from Arrow and exists in the same timeline as the Arrowverse with frequent crossovers happening between the two shows. The Flash will be ending with Season 9.
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The last season is noticeably shorter compared to the other seasons with just 13 episodes. Budget cuts, a decrease in ratings, and the Warner Bros. Merger with Discovery are some of the factors that led to the cancellation. The final episode is set to air on May 2023.
The Goldbergs
This period sitcom is set in the 80s and follows a Jewish family with each member having their own crazy traits. Their weird family dynamics have made the 11-year-old lead document his family life with a video camera.
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The tenth season of The Goldbergs will end on May 2023. Unfortunately, this will also be the final season for the well-loved sitcom as Disney wanted to lower costs and found that there is no longer a need for the show.
The Handmaid’s Tale
This dystopian series on Hulu is based on Margaret Atwood’s novel of the same name. The first season was a hit and won an impressive eight Primetime Emmy Awards. It has been gaining more recognition and accolades since then.
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The Handmaid’s Tale is confirmed to have a sixth season although an official release date has not yet been announced. The sixth season is also announced to be the last season of the series.
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power
This fantasy adventure show on Amazon is a prequel of The Lord of the Rings movies. The setting takes place thousands of years before the events of The Hobbit. You will find that it introduces a lot of familiar characters from The Lord of the Rings movies.
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The first season was released in September 2022. Not only will there be a season 2 but the show has a greenlight for up to season 5. Filming is still ongoing so it is unlikely that we will get season 2 this year. It is more likely to premiere before Spring 2024.
The Mandalorian
The Disney+ TV series that brought the world baby Yoda or Grogu fever has been quite a success even for those who are not big fans of Star Wars. The American space Western TV series follows the adventure of the Mandalorian, a lone bounty hunter.
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The third season just ended in April 2023. But The Mandalorian fans will be glad to know that the the adventure will continue soon with season 4. Season 4 is expected to premiere some time in 2024.
The Rookie
This cop drama follows the story of John Nolan, who is the oldest rookie at the LA Police Department, and his struggles as he tries to keep up with the young cops and the skepticism from higher-ups who think he is just going through a midlife crisis.
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Nathan Fillion proves that he is still well-loved by the audience with this series. The fifth season is expected to end by May 2023. The show already has a go signal for season 6 but there is no official release date yet.
The Umbrella Academy
This superhero show on Netflix is based on the comic book series of the same name. The story follows a family of adopted siblings who have superpowers, reuniting to solve the murder of their father and to deal with an upcoming apocalypse.
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Netflix released the third season on June 2022. The Umbrella Academy was given the green light for a fourth season but it was also announced that Season 4 will be the last one for the dysfunctional Hargreeves siblings.
The Walking Dead
This post-apocalyptic horror drama TV series portrays life during a zombie apocalypse. It follows a group of survivors who are constantly on the move to find a safe and secure place to live. Season 11 will be airing in two parts starting in May 2023.
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Season 11 was announced to be the final chapter of the series. But fans should not be disappointed since multiple spinoffs will come from the show including one that centers on some of the favorite characters of the show like Daryl.
This Is Us
This family drama TV show on NBC follows the lives of the Pearson family across different periods. Although This Is Us has won various awards throughout the years, the show’s running has come to an end.
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Season 6 is the final chapter of This Is Us, which ended in May 2022. A Season 7 is unlikely since the creator had written the show with the ending in season 6 as the endpoint for the story.
Wednesday
This coming-of-age comedy horror show on Netflix is based on The Addams Family. It follows a reimagined story of Wednesday as she attends Nevermore Academy. There, she attempts to master her psychic abilities.
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Netflix released the first season on November 2022 and it instantly became a worldwide hit. The show has the green flag for season 2 but Netflix has yet to announce an official release date.
You
This psychothriller show is based on the books of Caroline Kepnes. The story follows Joe Goldberg, whose psychotic and obsessive tendencies always get him into trouble when it comes to his love life.
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Netflix released the fourth season of You on March 2023. It is renewed for a fifth and final season, which is expected to premiere in 2024. Sadly, our favorite anti-hero will finally meet his karma soon.
Young Sheldon
The Big Bang Theory spin-off and coming-of-age sitcom on CBS prove to be a constant hit. Everyone loved to see what the quirky and incredibly smart Sheldon Cooper was like when he was a kid.
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The show is currently in its sixth season, which is expected to end on May 2023. The show will be coming back for season 7. Rumors say season 7 may be the last one since this is the time Sheldon turns 14 and starts his graduate studies at CalTech University.