Netflix Cancels The Abandons and The Vince Staples Show

Netflix has canceled two of its recent original series, "The Abandons" and "The Vince Staples Show," leaving fans with unresolved storylines and highlighting the streamer's ongoing adjustments to its programming slate.

"The Abandons," a Western drama created by Kurt Sutter, known for "Sons of Anarchy," premiered on December 4, 2025. Set in the 1850s Washington Territory, the series follows an Irish immigrant woman, played by Lena Headey, who leads a found family of adult orphans defending their farm against a silver mine owner portrayed by Gillian Anderson. The ensemble cast also includes Nick Robinson, Diana Silvers, Lamar Johnson, Lucas Till, Aisling Franciosi, Toby Hemingway, Michael Greyeyes, and Ryan Hurst. Despite its high-profile talent and substantial production budget, the show received mixed to negative reviews from critics, earning a 30 percent approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 43 reviews.

Viewership data from Netflix's semiannual engagement report for July through December 2025 shows the series garnered 19.8 million views in its first 28 days. It ranked in the Top 10 English TV list for two weeks, peaking at No. 4 with 7.4 million views in the first week...