Disney+ Canceled Five Original Series After Just One Season

Reporting points to a franchise-first strategy driven by cost-versus-return metrics.

Overview

The one-season titles identified are Primos, Shardlake, Renegade Nell, American Born Chinese, and the Star Wars series The Acolyte.
Cancellations occurred across 2024–2025, with Primos ending in May 2025, Shardlake in early 2025, Renegade Nell in July 2024, and American Born Chinese in January 2024.
The Acolyte concluded its first season without a renewal decision moving forward from Disney and Lucasfilm.
Outlets note Disney offered little public explanation for most decisions as the platform tightens renewal criteria tied to viewership and retention.
Coverage also cites several two-season cancellations and highlights ongoing Disney+ and Hulu consolidation shaping commissioning choices, with affected seasons still available to stream.