All the TV Shows That Have Been Cancelled in August 2025
August came in like a wrecking ball for TV fans. Streamers and networks made a clean sweep of tough calls, ending shows that drew strong buzz, familiar faces, and plenty of weekend binges. Some titles wrapped on a clear endpoint. Others stopped short, right as they seemed to be finding their groove.
Below is a simple roundup of every series that got the axe this month. For each one, you will find when and where it premiered, what it was about, who starred in it, and the exact date the cancellation news hit. If you want a quick refresher on each story world, we have you covered.
‘The Waterfront’ (2025)
Netflix canceled ‘The Waterfront’ on August 25 after one season of eight episodes. The crime drama came from ‘Dawson’s Creek’ and ‘Scream’ creator Kevin Williamson and followed the Buckleys, a once proud North Carolina fishing dynasty that slides into drug smuggling to keep the family business alive. The series premiered on June 19 on Netflix and starred Holt McCallany as patriarch Harlan Buckley alongside Maria Bello, Melissa Benoist, and Jake Weary.
Set in the fictional coastal town of Havenport, the show drew on real history from Williamson’s own upbringing on the Carolina coast, where his father’s legal troubles around smuggling inspired the broader backdrop. Shot around Wilmington and Southport, the season stayed in Netflix’s Top 10 for weeks on release, and the creator publicly thanked the cast and crew when the decision came down.
‘Dexter: Original Sin’ (2024–2025)
Paramount+ canceled ‘Dexter: Original Sin’ on August 22, reversing an April renewal. The prequel tracked Dexter Morgan’s early years in 1991 Miami as he learned the Code from his adoptive father, Harry. Patrick Gibson played young Dexter with Christian Slater as Harry and Molly Brown as Debra. The 10 episode first season ran on Paramount+ with Showtime from December 13 through February 14.
The move came as Paramount retooled its franchise plans while pushing forward with ‘Dexter: Resurrection’, the present day sequel starring Michael C. Hall that launched in July. For fans keeping the timeline straight, ‘Original Sin’ filled in how Dexter honed his rituals, crossed paths with early versions of key Miami Metro figures, and set the tone that the later series would revisit.
‘Goosebumps’ (2023–2025)
Disney+ canceled ‘Goosebumps’ on August 7 after two seasons of anthology scares based on R. L. Stine’s books. Season 1 followed a group of Port Lawrence teens whose parents’ secrets tied to a decades old tragedy, with Justin Long as a teacher possessed by a vengeful spirit and Rachael Harris leading the adult side of the story. The first season released in October on Disney+ and Hulu with serialized arcs built around classics like the haunted camera and the sinister dummy.
Season 2 arrived in January as ‘Goosebumps: The Vanishing’, shifting to New York with David Schwimmer and Ana Ortiz and a new group of teens drawn into a 1994 disappearance. Sony Pictures Television, which produced the series, is exploring options to continue the brand elsewhere, so the anthology could yet find a new home even as Disney+ steps away.
‘FUBAR’ (2023–2025)
Netflix canceled ‘FUBAR’ on August 1 after two seasons. The action comedy from creator Nick Santora starred Arnold Schwarzenegger and Monica Barbaro as Luke and Emma Brunner, a father and daughter who discover they both secretly work for the CIA, turning field ops into a family affair. The show first premiered on May 25, 2023 and returned for Season 2 on June 12.
Across 16 episodes, the series mixed globe trotting missions with running gags about spy gear and awkward family dinners. Season 2 added Carrie Anne Moss in a pivotal role and continued the Skydance Television production’s blend of quips and set pieces before Netflix opted not to move forward with a third season.
‘And Just Like That…’ (2021–2025)
The ‘Sex and the City’ sequel series ended with Season 3 after a two part finale that aired on August 7 and August 14. Showrunner Michael Patrick King announced the decision on August 1, calling this stretch of episodes a wonderful place to stop. The Max series reunited Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon, and Kristin Davis and tracked Carrie, Miranda, and Charlotte navigating friendship, love, and career in their fifties.
The revival first premiered in 2021 and expanded the ensemble with Nicole Ari Parker, Sarita Choudhury, and John Corbett among others, while revisiting familiar New York haunts and shifting the characters into new chapters. Season 3 opened in May and closed the story with a final bow that acknowledged the past while setting the friends on clear paths forward.
What did you think of these August cancellations and which one hit you the hardest? Share your thoughts in the comments.