It’s a brand new 12 months, and the 2025 TV schedule is stuffed with candy titles for avid viewers to absorb. All of the whereas, followers could also be trying to obtain updates on the statuses of among the sequence they took in final 12 months. We might solely be a number of weeks into this 12 months, however there are already some exhibits which have been canceled in 2025. Just a few streamers have already made strikes in that regard, and Peacock simply grew to become the most recent. Not solely that, however the piece of content material the streamer dropped solely ran for one season.
There’s one much less horror TV present drumming up recent scares for viewers now, because the James Wan-produced Teacup has formally been canceled after one season, in accordance with Selection. Actual causes for the present’s demise are unclear, and it’s exhausting to debate its viewership, as Peacock doesn’t share actual numbers in that regard (as different corporations don’t.) What the commerce does point out, although, is that the sequence didn’t make a lot progress on the Nielsen High 10 streaming charts.
Written and executive-produced by Ian McCulloch, Teacup was considerably primarily based on Stinger, the 1988 novel by Robert McCammon (and evenly impressed by Aliens). The story centered round a gaggle of people on a ranch in rural Georgia as they sought to fend off a serious menace. Among the many forged members have been Kathy Baker, Yvonne Strahovski, Scott Speedman, Chaske Spencer, Caleb Dolden, Emilie Bierre, Luciano Leroux and Boris McGiver. The aforementioned James Wan was hooked up to the mission as an govt producer.
Forward of its debut on October 10, 2024, the Peacock unique was touted as one of many prime new horror exhibits of the autumn. It finally acquired optimistic opinions upon its launch and, as of this writing, its lone eight-episode season holds a 77% approval ranking from critics on Rotten Tomatoes. In the meantime, the viewers reactions quantity to a recent 70% rating. With regards to accolades, the sequence additionally picked up a nomination for Finest Horror Tv Collection on the 52nd Annual Saturn Awards final 12 months.
It’s admittedly unlucky at any time when a short-lived sequence is canceled, and it’s absolutely a blow for followers to take at first of a brand new 12 months. And, as beforehand alluded to, followers of the horror adaptation aren’t the one ones who’ve simply misplaced a sequence. This week, it was reported that Paramount+ axed the Frasier revival after two seasons, and efforts to buy the sitcom round are in impact. On a extra unconventional be aware, Apple TV+ pulled the plug on The Utterly Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin Season 2 after EP and lead actor Noel Fielding didn’t return for work after the vacations.
So, whereas only some weeks have handed in 2025 up to now, programming strikes are being made, particularly on the subject of the streaming enterprise. Those that repeatedly stream unique sequence are most likely acquainted with seeing a present get canned rapidly. If there’s any comfort for horror followers, there’ll certainly be extra choices from the style because the 12 months goes on. Alternatively, except one thing modifications, it appears the Teacup is right here.
You possibly can nonetheless watch all episodes of Teacup now utilizing a Peacock subscription. Additionally, make sure you keep looking out for upcoming horror TV exhibits which can be coming down the pipeline.