Top 10 Biggest TV BOMBS of 2026 So Far

#10: “Gen V” (2023-25)

Ever since breaking out as among the most popular streaming shows, “The Boys” franchise alternated releases between the flagship series and its spin-off. So, with “The Boys” bowing out with its fifth season, fans naturally expected “Gen V” to pick up where it left off. However, the spin-off was cancelled just two seasons in, shortly after “The Boys”’s final season premiered in 2026. While Amazon remained coy about the official reason behind its cancellation, Eric Kripke and Evan Goldberg assured viewers they were “committed to continuing the “Gen V” characters’ stories in “The Boys.” With the show’s axing, it’s now up to “Vought Rising” to keep the franchise moving.

#9: “Stumble” (2025-26)

Mockumentary sitcoms have had their fair share of hits like “The Office” and “Parks and Recreation.” So, we can’t fault NBC for giving it another shot with “Stumble.” Unfortunately, the show more than lived up to its name. The series received largely positive reviews but failed to attract any significant attention. Ratings were poor on arrival, and it only took a couple of episodes before the show was running on life support. Despite a core group of fans, casuals weren’t sure what to make of it. With its “Glee”-like aesthetic and mockumentary format, it was a hard sell beyond its niche audience. Turns out not every quirky show can reach the same heights that “Abbott Elementary” has in today’s TV landscape.

#8: “Yes, Chef!” (2025)

Cooking shows arguably peaked in the last decade, but the genre remains alive with dozens of shows across networks. NBC took a stab of its own with “Yes, Chef!” Adding a unique twist, the show centered around a dysfunctional group of gifted cooks learning to hone their attitude just as much as their skills in the kitchen. But even this spin on a tried-and-tested genre didn’t win the series too many fans. Common criticisms included the unlikable cast, cliched format, and lack of wow factor. After remaining in limbo for longer than the show’s first season aired, its cancellation was confirmed in March 2026. Still, given just how many cooking shows are produced, a “No, Chef!” spin-off wouldn’t surprise us at all, either.

#7: “The Abandons” (2025)

Westerns are another genre that might just be facing saturation. With “Yellowstone” and its many spin-offs dominating the landscape, only a truly groundbreaking series has a chance of establishing its mark. Sadly, “The Abandons” wasn’t a show that fit the bill. Despite a well-known cast and a Netflix release, the show had a tepid response from critics and fans. With a 32% Rotten Tomatoes rating, it needed widespread audience approval to stand out from the rest of the herd. However, “The Abandons” was ultimately released without much fanfare. Despite premiering in December 2025, the show had already been cancelled by January of the following year.

#6: “Brilliant Minds” (2024-26)

A story about a brilliant doctor battling personal issues while training a dynamic group of interns – sound familiar? Of course, by this point, that’s just about every medical drama out there. Still, “Brilliant Minds” did win over critics, garnering enough positive word of mouth to justify a second season. Unfortunately, that’s when the show flatlined for good, as ratings plummeted disastrously low. It got to the point that NBC pulled the plug while the show technically remained on-air. Although “Brilliant Minds” got to tell its whole story months later, the damage was done. Apart from the formality of giving the series a proper ending, the network confirmed it had no intentions of bringing this Zachary Quinto-starrer back for another round.

#5: “Miss Governor” (2025)

Sometimes, a strong story can suffer from weak execution. When it comes to “Miss Governor,” the series didn’t seem to know what it wanted to be. Centering around Mississippi’s first Black lieutenant governor, the show follows her being challenged by systemic racism and sexism. Sounds like a promising premise for a political drama, right? Well, it would be if “Miss Governor” weren’t a sitcom instead. The Tyler Perry-produced series wanted to deliver its laughs along with its heavy themes, but couldn’t balance either. Instead, its message gets buried under awkward humor that undercuts its protagonist’s struggles. While Perry has commanded a dedicated audience for decades, even his loyal fanbase didn’t turn up enough to rescue “Miss Governor” for a second term in office.

#4: “Good Cop/Bad Cop” (2025)

Ever since “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” ended its run, fans have been desperately searching for a replacement. After “Good Cop/Bad Cop,” we suggest you keep looking. While The CW series earned rave reviews, its execution was confirmed by February 2026. Despite positive audience response and critical approval, the show suffered under The CW’s shift in direction, as the network decided to prioritize linear and unscripted programming instead. Although the story of a pair of contrasting siblings isn’t exactly new, the cast’s chemistry won most people over. Still, a solitary eight-season episode doesn’t exactly scream blockbuster, no matter how you spin it.

#3: “Going Dutch” (2025-26)

In this workplace comedy, demoted Colonel Patrick Quinn is assigned to a Dutch military base, but finds himself at odds with everyone else there. While the Denis Leary-led sitcom survived for a second season, it wasn’t lucky enough for a third outing. All things considered, the largest buzz the series collected was for its inaccurate depiction of the Netherlands and Dutch culture. The negative press was loud enough that Dutch outlets such as public broadcaster “NOS” and newspaper “De Telegraaf” publicly condemned the series. With a swift cancellation after the final episode of the second season, “Going Dutch”’s legacy might just be tied to how many people it accidentally ended up offending.

#2: “The Runarounds” (2025)

In the age of streaming, fans have to potentially wait years just to watch eight episodes of a new season. For those following “The Runarounds,” that wait mercifully lasted just seven months, as the teen drama was cancelled in April 2026. Although it wasn’t a big hit with critics, “The Runarounds” did amass a sizable audience. But it looks like even that wasn’t enough, with Amazon reportedly quietly ending the series months before the announcement. With no official reason behind its conclusion, viewers can only speculate why the young adult series wasn’t given another chance. The real-life band chose to see a silver lining, however, assuring fans that “This is merely the end of one chapter and the beginning of a new one.”

#1: “Star Trek: Starfleet Academy” (2026-27)

At this point, it’s hard to keep track of just how many “Star Trek” series are out there. But you don’t have to worry about “Starfleet Academy” anymore, with the Paramount+ show no longer living long or prospering. Although it received widespread critical acclaim, audience reception ran the other way. The series came under heavy review bombing, with many accusing it of being a teen drama disguised in Starfleet uniform. Not many shows are renewed and cancelled at the same time, but “Starfleet Academy” picked up this dubious honor. The show’s conclusion was confirmed in March 2026, a whole year before its second season is scheduled to be released sometime in 2027.

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