Netflix Cancels 'Space Force' After 2 Seasons, Plus See the 8 Other Shows Canceled in 2022

Ava DuVernay’s Wings of Fire, an animated series adaptation of the family fantasy books which had been in development at Netflix since 2021, is the latest victim of animation cuts at the streamer, sources close to the project confirm to Deadline. We hear several other projects are not moving forward as well.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeIt felt like a TV bloodbath like no other. Thursday’s rapid-fire succession of primetime bullets took down “Magnum P.I.” and two Chuck Lorre comedies at CBS; Ted Danson’s “Mr. Mayor” and Kenan Thompson’s “Kenan,” plus freshman drama “The Endgame” at NBC; and a large chunk of the lineup — including “Legacies,” “Charmed,” “Dynasty” and “Roswell, New Mexico” — at The CW.And that’s not even the entire list of this week’s axed shows.

Gentefied: Say goodbye to the Morales family. The show, which features three Mexican American cousins working together to save their grandfather's taco shop, is coming to a end. Canceled after two seasons.Cooking With Paris: That's not hot! Sorry Paris.

Canadian unscripted producer Sean Connolly has set up his own production business and tied up a multi-year strategic deal with compatriot firm Great Pacific Media.

event for the “Netflix is a Joke: The Festival.”The “Saturday Night Live” duo played a game during the “In Conversation” panel where they were asked, “Who is the most famous person to ever hit on you?”Fey, 51, revealed that Kevin Spacey took a liking to her after he hosted the NBC sketch show in 2006.“This is the kind of weird thing that used to happen to me. One time when he was hosting ‘SNL,’ at the after-party, it was late and Kevin Spacey tried to hit on me,” Fey told the audience.She went on, “I was like, ‘Who is this for? Who is this little performance for?'”Poehler, 50, joked that the “30 Rock” star “really blew it.”The “Parks and Recreation” actress also claimed that late Republican politician John McCain once tried to approach her.Spacey, 62, was accused of sexual misconduct by multiple men in 2017 while the #MeToo movement was at its all-time high.The two also dropped a juicy tidbit of gossip for the crowd, with Fey divulging that many years ago, she wanted to set up Poehler with actor James Marsden.

Tina Fey is recalling the time Kevin Spacey hit on her.

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentA nationwide referendum is to be held in Switzerland on May 15 on a proposed law that would force streamers like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video to re-invest 4% of their local revenues in Swiss film and TV productions.Dubbed “Lex Netflix,” the Swiss law –– which is modeled on European regulations that don’t apply in the country as it’s not part of the E.U. –– is sparking plenty of controversy.“Lex Netflix” is being opposed by Swiss groups of different political stripes who say it goes against the principles of the country’s fiercely free-market economy.

Another show axed…but a few more renewed! Netflix cancelled two major TV shows last week, and just renewed two more in the past two days!

Jennifer Maas TV Business WriterNetflix has ordered a docuseries from Shawn Levy, Vox Media Studios and The Verge about how technology will affect the basic aspects of our lives in the future, Variety has learned exclusively.Titled “The Future Of…,” the show asks: “What if we could look into the future to see how every aspect of our daily lives — from raising pets and house plants to what we eat and how we date — will be impacted by technology?” Per Netflix, “We can, and should, expect more from the future than the dystopia promised in current science fiction. ‘The Future Of…’ will reveal surprising and personal predictions about the rest of our lives — and the lives of generations to come.”The series will be released globally in two batches, with the first six episodes premiering Tuesday, June 21, and the remaining six episodes on Tuesday, June 28.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are facing “disaster” after their new Netflix series has been cancelled, according to a royal expert.The Duchess of Sussex’s series, Pearl, has been dropped by the streaming service as part of a series of cutbacks. Deadline reported that due to a drop in subscriber numbers, Netflix are making several cuts including some which impact Meghan and Harry's project.

Dave Chappelle has been attacked by a man during a Netflix stand-up show at the Hollywood Bowl.Footage has surfaced online from last night’s show (May 3) which appears to show a man charging and tackling the comedian.The man was then said to have been dragged away by security, according to The Hollywood Reporter.Following the incident at the Netflix Is A Joke festival, Chappelle regained his composure and joked that “it was a trans man” in reference to the backlash last year over his stand-up special The Closer, where he described himself as “team TERF” as he spoke on the controversy surrounding J.K. Rowling.Dave Chappelle just got attacked on stage pic.twitter.com/E4gAfmkPgQ— Hoodville (@Hoodville_) May 4, 2022Here is a video of the aftermath.

Space Force has been cancelled by Netflix after two seasons.The streaming platform announced that the Steve Carell-led comedy series, which he co-created with The Office showrunner Greg Daniels, will not be returning for a third run of episodes.This comes just two and a half months after the release of the second season, which has received middling to negative reviews from critics.A parody of ex-president Donald Trump’s genuine desire to establish a Space Force as the sixth branch of the US military, Space Force centres on the everyday failings and absurd antics of General Mark R. Naird (Carell) and his team as they launch various space-related operations.Alongside Carell, the show starred John Malkovich, Ben Schwartz, Tawny Newsome, Jimmy O.

Sharon Osbourne is no stranger to cancellation.

Another show axed! Netflix cancelled two major TV shows last week, adding to the total this year.

Meghan Markle has reportedly had the production of her upcoming animated Netflix series cancelled by the streamer. It was announced last summer that The Duchess of Sussex, 40, was teaming up with the streaming giant on a series with the working title of Pearl.

It was announced last year that Netflix is working on a That ’70s Show sequel series and now the cast has been confirmed!