All the Canceled and Renewed TV Shows This Month (October 2025)

Temperatures may cool down and leaves may fall, but some things never change, like the enduring popularity of any TV show created by Taylor Sheridan or based on the novels of Michael Connelly. Paramount+ kicked off the month of October by renewing Sheridan's spy series Lioness, which stars Zoe Saldaña and Nicole Kidman, for a third season. Not to be outdone, Prime Video has renewed the Bosch spin-off Ballard, which stars Maggie Q, for Season 2. In other news, Showtime's Dexter: Resurrection has been renewed at Paramount+, and Apple TV+ has confirmed that its frothy period drama The Buccaneers will be back.

Other shows haven't been so lucky; Fox's The Great North has been canceled after five seasons, Netflix's The Ultimatum: Queer Love has been canceled after two seasons, and Paramount+ with Showtime's The Chi is ending after its upcoming eighth season, which premieres sometime next year. 

Whether you're looking to celebrate your favorites or mourn the loss of something on your regular rotation, we're keeping tabs on all the shows that have been canceled or renewed in October below. 

ALSO READ: September's renewals and cancellations

TV show cancellations

• The Great North, Fox: The Alaska-set animated comedy seemed to be on thin ice when it was left off of Fox's 2025-2026 schedule, but now it's official: The Great North has been canceled after five seasons. (Oct. 3, The Hollywood Reporter)
• The Ultimatum: Queer Love, Netflix: The spin-off of The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On has been canceled after two seasons. (Oct. 2, Variety)
• The Chi, Paramount+ with Showtime: Lena Waithe's South Chicago drama, which was renewed for Season 8 in May, will end after its upcoming season. (Oct. 1, Deadline) 

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TV show renewals

• Dexter: Resurrection, Showtime: Dexter's latest resurrection is a success; Paramount+ has renewed the revival series Dexter: Resurrection for Season 2. Star Michael C. Hall announced the news in a video. (Oct. 8, Paramount+)
• The Buccaneers, Apple TV+: The soapy Edith Wharton adaptation has been renewed for Season 3. (Oct. 8, Apple TV+)
• Ballard, Prime Video: The Bosch spin-off starring Maggie Q as LAPD Detective Renée Ballard has been renewed for Season 2. (Oct. 6, Deadline)
• Lioness, Paramount+: Taylor Sheridan's spy thriller starring Zoe Saldaña and Nicole Kidman has been renewed for Season 3. (Oct. 1, Paramount+)
• When Hope Calls: Brookfield, Great American Family: The spin-off of When Calls the Heart, acquired from Hallmark Channel in Season 2, will keep calling. Season 3 will premiere in 2026. (Oct. 1, Great American Family)