Discover the Netflix Shows That Got the Axe or a Green Light in 2025

What’s In and What’s Out: Netflix Reveals Canceled and Renewed Shows for 2025

Netflix is back with its yearly round of programming decisions, and the verdict is in. As always, some shows made the cut—and others didn’t. Whether it’s a fan-favorite or a short-lived experiment, the streaming giant isn’t afraid to shake things up based on performance.

Shows Canceled in 2025

Let’s get the bad news out of the way. This year, Netflix canceled a long list of shows—some popular, others less so. Among the biggest losses:

The Recruit

1899

Lockwood & Co.

Sex/Life

Shadow and Bone

Dead End: Paranormal Park

Uncoupled

The Brothers Sun

Vikings: Valhalla

Titles like Agent Elvis, Inside Job, Freeridge, The Chair, Ratched, and Warrior Nun also got the axe. Netflix’s decisions are driven by viewership data and return on investment—if a show doesn’t perform early, it’s out.

Even some popular Korean dramas like Crash Landing on You, Business Proposal, Tomorrow, and Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha didn’t survive the cut. Netflix’s performance tools track engagement closely, so there’s little room for mediocrity.

Shows Renewed in 2025

Now for the good news: several fan-favorite series are officially coming back. Confirmed renewals include:

Wednesday

Stranger Things

The Witcher

Alice in Borderland

With Love, Meghan

Big Mouth

Crooks

Heartbreak High

Home for Christmas

Bridgerton

Furies

The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem

Nobody Wants This

Love Knows No Bounds

Big names like Emily in Paris, The Night Agent, Outer Banks, Ginny & Georgia, Blue Eye Samurai, and Squid Game (for one final season) are also returning.

Netflix is clearly doubling down on its strongest franchises—while still leaving room for new stories. More fresh titles are expected to launch later this year. Stay tuned for what’s next!