April’s TV Show Cancellations: A Comprehensive List
Several networks and streamers announced cancellations and final-season orders during the first half of April 2026. Platforms affected included Peacock, MGM+, Disney+, and Disney Channel. This roundup covers changes through April 17, 2026.
Key cancellations and renewals
The decisions spanned genres from espionage thrillers to sci-fi horror and family comedies. Executives are finalizing lineups for the year ahead. These moves appear across both broadcast and streaming services.
The Copenhagen Test (Peacock)
Peacock canceled The Copenhagen Test after one season on April 15, 2026. The espionage thriller starred Simu Liu and launched all eight episodes on December 27, 2025.
The series earned a 71 percent Rotten Tomatoes score. Nielsen measured 373 million minutes viewed in the first tracking week. It reached number 10 on the streaming originals chart. The show never returned to the top 10 after that initial placement.
From (MGM+)
MGM+ renewed From for a fifth and final season on April 15, 2026. The sci-fi horror series features Harold Perrineau and remains the platform’s most-watched title.
Creator John Griffin said the story was always planned as a five-season arc. Season 4 is scheduled to premiere on April 19, 2026.
Wizards Beyond Waverly Place (Disney+ and Disney Channel)
Disney ordered a third and final season of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place on April 2, 2026. The coming-of-age comedy will conclude with a four-part event.
Emmy nominee Selena Gomez will return as Alex Russo. Gomez will also direct the premiere episode, marking her directorial debut. The event is slated for release this summer on Disney+ and Disney Channel.
Other recent cancellations
At the end of March 2026, networks canceled Watson, DMV, and Star Trek: Starfleet Academy. April continues to be a busy month for TV show cancellations.
These exits and final-season orders form part of a broader industry shakeup. Studios and streamers are reshaping schedules and content strategies for the coming months.
Context and reporting
This summary is part of ongoing coverage of April TV cancellations and provides a comprehensive list of notable moves. The information was reported by Anubhav Chaudhry for Filmogaz.com.
