Fox cancels The Great North after five seasons

Fox has canceled the animated comedy series The Great North after five seasons, the network announced Friday, with the Season 5 finale, which aired in mid-September, now serving as the show’s series finale. The series, which debuted in January 2021, follows the Alaskan adventures of the Tobin family and featured voice performances from Nick Offerman, Jenny Slate, Will Forte, Paul Rust, Aparna Nancherla, Dulcé Sloan, Megan Mullally and Alanis Morissette.

“We are so grateful for everything Wendy, Lizzie, Loren and the amazing cast and crew put into The Great North,” Michael Thorn, president of Fox Television Network, said in a statement. “It is difficult to say goodbye, but we’re thankful for the five hilarious seasons The Great North brought to the iconic Animation Domination lineup.”

The decision comes after Fox announced multi-season renewals earlier this year for several of its long-running animated properties. The network granted four-season renewals to The Simpsons, Family Guy and Bob’s Burgers and confirmed the return of American Dad with a multi-season pickup. The Great North was not included in Fox’s 2025-26 slate, leaving it without a place among the network’s committed...