Overview

• Netflix has confirmed the cancellation of four original series ahead of the 2025–26 season as part of a strategic content restructuring.
• The Recruit, a spy thriller starring Noah Centineo, will not return for a third season despite its strong fan following and critical praise.
• Territory, an Australian neo-Western drama, has been canceled after just one season, leaving its storyline unresolved.
• The Sandman, based on Neil Gaiman's comic series, will conclude with its second season, with some fans speculating that allegations against Gaiman influenced the decision.
• The Empress, a German historical drama, will wrap up its story with an upcoming third and final season, ending its run as one of Netflix's most popular non-English series.