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All good things must come to an end, as the saying goes. With TV shows, sometimes they end at the right time, and others, fans feel they ended too early. Shows like The Night Agent and The Lincoln Lawyer streamed their latest seasons in 2026, but it’s already confirmed that the next seasons will be their last, and fans have mixed feelings about that. Gen V concluded its second season in late 2025, but in 2026, it was confirmed that the show won’t be coming back either.
Other shows will stream their final seasons this year, some of which have already concluded in the first half of 2026. A few ran for many seasons, while some only got a couple under their belt before they were given the axe. Whether it’s a planned ending or an abrupt one, it’s never easy for fans to let go of a favorite show when it concludes.
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‘The Boys’ (2019–2026)
One of the most talked-about show endings this year so far, fans have been waiting almost two years for the conclusion of The Boys. The satirical superhero series takes place in a world where humans and superheroes co-exist. But those with superpowers are often anything but heroes. They are run by a corporation called Vought International that is all about skewing perception and serving its own interests. Homelander (Antony Starr), the most powerful supe of them all, is an egomaniacal narcissist who is desperate for power and yearning to feel wanted. He goes to great lengths to violently serve his interests. Meanwhile, a misfit group known as The Boys is hellbent on taking him, bad supes, and Vought down.
The series finale, which streamed in late May, was met with mixed reception. Some felt the show ended perfectly, bringing the story full circle. Others were less than impressed with the final season. But the story based on the comic book series has come to an end, no matter how you slice it. It will continue in some fashion, however, with the upcoming prequel series Vought Rising, with Jensen Ackles reprising his role as the immortal Soldier Boy.
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‘Good Omens’ (2019–2026)
Though it has been streaming since 2019, Good Omens only has three seasons under its belt, with four years between Seasons 1 and 2, and another three years before Season 3, which consists of just a single 90-minute episode, arrived to conclude the story. The fantasy comedy stars Michael Sheen and David Tennant as angel Aziraphale and demon Crowley, respectively. They both live on Earth, representing Heaven and Hell, and try not to let their differing views get in the way of their friendship. When Armageddon is pronounced, and a battle between good and evil is heating up, they must work together to ward off the Antichrist.
Rife with religious themes and featuring many high-profile names as recurring stars, including Frances McDormand, Michael McKean, Nick Offerman, and Jon Hamm as Gabriel, the show’s final season was reduced in length due to sexual assault allegations brought forth against creator Neil Gaiman, who departed ahead of the now shortened third season. But throughout its run, Good Omens has been widely praised for its humor and the chemistry between the leads, even if the final season only got lukewarm reviews.
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‘Outlander’ (2014–2026)
Airing for eight seasons, Outlander has brought the Diana Gabaldon book series to life. The historical fantasy series is about Claire Randall (Caitríona Balfe), a former World War II military nurse, who travels back in time from 1945 to 1743. While there, she meets and falls in love with Jamie Fraser (Sam Heughan), a Highland warrior. But now, she’s stuck within the Jacobite rising.
Outlander might be done, but there’s also a prequel series called Outlander: Blood of My Blood, that premiered in 2025 to satiate fans now that the main series has ended. That show’s second season will premiere in late 2026 and tells the story of how Claire and Jamie’s parents meet and fall in love. But when it comes to the original, Outlander is a great romance show worth watching all the way through.
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‘All American’ (2018–2026)
The eighth and final season of All American is set to premiere in July 2026. The sports drama is inspired by the life of professional football player Spencer Paysinger, starring Daniel Ezra as a young Spencer, a rising star who dreams of making it to the NFL one day. Taye Diggs plays Billy Baker, the high school football coach who recruits Spencer to play in Beverly Hills.
All American was off to a slow start on The CW but picked up steam once it began streaming on Netflix. It has since become one of the best football shows of all time. From there, the series has gone on to air seven seasons to date. The show follows the journey of not only a young man with immense talent and big aspirations, but also the challenges of moving from South L.A. to Beverly Hills and the culture clashes between families.
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‘The Neighborhood’ (2018–2026)
A feel-good, goofy sitcom, The Neighborhood stars Max Greenfield and Beth Behrs as Dave and Gemma, a married couple with a young son who move into a predominantly Black neighborhood. At first, Calvin (Cedric the Entertainer) is not too happy about his new neighbors. But as Gemma and his wife Tina (Tichina Arnold) grow close, and Dave begins to grow on him, the two families become close friends.
The Neighborhood touches on race, of course, but at its core, it’s also a commentary on accepting differences in general. While Dave and Gemma are white and come from a small town with a very different upbringing, Calvin eventually realizes they aren’t all that different. The hilarity comes, however, with Calvin constantly being annoyed by Dave and his corny antics. While The Neighborhood‘s ending seemed rushed, that doesn’t take away from the fact that the show’s eight seasons are worth watching.
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‘Emily in Paris’ (2020–2026)
It’s a good time to bring Emily in Paris to a close. The story begins with Emily Cooper (Lily Collins), a young social media strategist who goes to Paris on a temporary assignment for her company. She falls in love, however, and despite all the work challenges and love triangles that create wonderfully exciting complications, she decides to stay.
Through the course of the series to date, Emily has made and lost loves, created memorable campaigns for clients, had serious work blunders, and even moved to Italy for a stretch of time. But it’s time for her to settle down and plant roots somewhere. Will it be Paris? We’ll have to wait for the upcoming sixth and final season to find out this and other pressing questions.
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‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’ (2015–2026)
The subject of major news headlines since the show’s ending was announced, the reason for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert coming to a close has to do with politics or financials and ratings, depending on who you ask. Whatever the motivation, the long-running late-night news talk show officially aired its final episode on May 21, 2026.
Hosted by Colbert, the show took over the spot previously occupied by legendary late-night host David Letterman, each episode featuring an opening monologue (often skewing heavily towards politics), interviews with guests, and sometimes sketches. The ending of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert doesn’t just mark a cessation of that specific show, but of the 33-year run of the franchise.
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‘Law & Order: Organized Crime’ (2021–2025)
The Law & Order franchise is one of the longest-running on television, but Law & Order: Organized Crime aired its fifth season in 2025, and it was announced this year that the show would not be returning based on low ratings. The crime drama centers around Christopher Meloni‘s character Elliot Stabler, whom he played in the still-going-strong series Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.
Unlike the typical procedural format, each installment of the show follows a single case that takes the entire season to solve. Elliot is at the center, returning to the NYPD following the murder of his wife, and now working with an Organized Crime Task Force. The show received decent reviews and had several crossovers with SVU, including appearances by Mariska Hargitay as Captain Olivia Benson. But that wasn’t enough to keep it on the air.
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‘Hacks’ (2021–2026)
Earning numerous awards through its run, Hacks is a female-led comedy about a legendary Las Vegas stand-up comedian who reluctantly seeks the help of a young comedy writer to refresh her act and bring her into the 21st century. The relationship between the two is at the center of the plot. Deborah Vance (Jean Smart) is stuck in her ways, and Ava Daniels (Hannah Einbinder) is desperate to make something of herself and find work after an insensitive tweet and a reputation that precedes her.
One of the best comedies of the 2020s and a great HBO show you’ll wish you watched sooner, Hacks concluded its run on May 28, 2026, after five seasons. It’s a wonderful story of female bonding that shows how two generations can help one another, Ava encouraging Deborah to take risks while Deborah helps Ava through her personal issues.
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‘The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon’ (2023–2026)
The first of three spin-offs that kept The Walking Dead universe going after the main show ended, The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon will conclude Daryl’s (Norman Reedus) journey alongside his best friend Carol (Melissa McBride) when the story resumes for its fourth and final season, slated for release this fall.
The story began with Daryl ending up in France while searching for both his friend Rick (Andrew Lincoln), who he now believes to still be alive, and potential answers for a cure to the virus. In Season 2, Carol arrives in France looking for him, while Season 3 follows their journey through London and Spain as they try to make their way back home. If all the stars align, Season 4 could end with their arrival home. Fans are hoping for a long-awaited reunion to tie at least this part of the franchise off with a nice red ribbon.
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