Netflix has become well known for infamously canceling original shows left and right, leaving new fans devastated in their wake. Unfortunately, the streaming service's reasoning behind some of its cancellations remains questionable when a series has only just begun engaging an audience.

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Although it makes little sense for the company to cancel a series as soon as it gains momentum, nothing can stop Netflix from ending a show on a cliffhanger. Understandably, their library of original shows is unique and diverse in subject matter, making it challenging for certain series to stand out. However, cutting off a show before it's given a chance to gain a proper audience is frustrating for most viewers.

10 Dark Tourist Showed The Macabre Side Of Vacationing

David Farrier touring through Dark Tourist

With the potential to have more seasons and delve deeper into the world of dark tourism, the documentary series Dark Tourist was cut short after the first season. The show would follow David Farrier across the globe, experiencing locations and attractions that revolve around the macabre.

The series would look at those who participate in dark tourism through an unbiased lens and focus more on understanding the appeal. From unique funeral processions to sites of past serial killer dwellings, the series only just started gaining momentum years after its debut.

9 GLOW Empowered The Women Of Wrestling Through Humor

The women of GLOW on the bleachers

The comedy-drama series GLOW detailed the lives of women and their time being a part of a women's wrestling team. The lighthearted nature of the series, with mostly harmless jokes set against the backdrop of the 80s, made for a joyful watch for all three seasons.

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While the amusing plot lines and fully developed characters would have continued thriving for a fourth and final season, the series was canceled due to pandemic-related restrictions. Had the showrunners been given a chance to tie up loose ends, the series might have reached a wider audience.

8 Archive 81 Was A Slow-Burn Horror Story

Kaelego enters the real world through a TV in Archive 81

The supernatural horror series Archive 81 saw two main characters investigating mysterious happenings at an apartment building during separate timelines. In the current timeline, Dan is an archivist trying to restore a VHS tape recorded in 1994 by a graduate student, Melody.

The further they investigate the mysterious building and recordings, the more they uncover their connected lives. But unfortunately, the story continues adding more questions than answers, making the cancellation after the first season even more frustrating for the select few audiences who enjoyed the show.

7 The OA Was A Mystery Left Unsolved

Prairie and Karim holding up a candle in The OA

Perhaps one of the most disappointing series cancellations for the small fanbase it did gain, The OA was a mystery thriller that left off on a cliffhanger. When a young woman, Prairie Johnson, showed up in town after having gone missing for several years, she was almost an entirely different person.

She regained sight, despite having been blind prior to her disappearance, and claimed to be an "Original Angel." However, when she recruited a group of allies to help find other missing persons in an alternate dimension, the series ended before the story could be completed.

6 The Chilling Adventures Was A Darker Comedic Approach To A Familiar Character

Sabrina Spellman takes a picture alongside the Weird Sisters in Chilling Adventures of Sabrina

While Riverdale took characters from the well-known Archie comics and placed them in a slightly more realistic (yet sometimes oddly supernatural) setting, audiences were interested. The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina was a surefire success with fans of the comics – even if most weren't familiar with the source material.

RELATED: 8 Great Netflix Series With Terrible EndingsThe dark comedy balanced Sabrina's witchy upbringing and her fight with more significant evils quite well. Though the plot struggled to remain compelling, the small fanbase that enjoyed Sabrina's spooky life was let down when the third season was canceled.

5 Santa Clarita Diet Was A Lighthearted Take On Zombies

Joel and Sheila during the night in Santa Clarita Diet

The zombie-centric series that featured Drew Barrymore as a loving mother, wife, and newly turned zombie, was put on the chopping block with hardly any warning to its small, but devoted audience. The Santa Clarita Diet was strengthened by witty dialogue and an easy-to-follow story.

When real estate agent couple Joel and Sheila Hammond are living a fairly mundane life with their daughter in the suburbs, Sheila is infected with a virus that causes her to crave human flesh. Besides her odd new disposition, she tries to maintain a sense of normalcy for her family.

4 Hemlock Grove Was A Gory Ode To Horror Classics

Roman and Peter investigating in Hemlock Grove

When Hemlock Grove has a string of strange occurrences, the local rich kid, Roman Godfrey, befriends the new student in the school, Peter Rumancek, to investigate. Despite their tense relationship, they manage to coexist and attempt to solve a set of murders while fighting their inner demons.

The show pays homage to classic horror stories, with both main characters portraying young supernatural beings – a werewolf and a vampire. The series gained a small following before being cut short after the third season, leaving a handful of unanswered questions.

3 I Am Not Okay With Us Was More Than A Coming Of Age Story

Sydney holding her head on her desk in school in I Am Not Okay With This

The dark comedy I Am Not Okay With This was barely given a chance to explore the supernatural twists and turns in Sydney Novak's life. The coming-of-age tale is a common trope in media, but the series took it one step further by introducing a teenage girl who has to manage her telekinetic abilities.

The series is a funny and relatable story for most teen audiences, with a dark edge to keep it interesting. Unfortunately, while the series had only just begun to delve into the why's of Sydney's dangerous powers, the show was canceled.

2 Age Of Resistance Provided Cinematic Storytelling

Deet looking up in Dark Crystal Age of Resistance

The Dark Crystal is a cherished film, and the series that followed it, Age of Resistance, was welcomed with open arms by Jim Henson and fantasy fans alike. The show served as a prequel to the 1982 film and focused on three Gelflings on their journey to save their home planet.

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Age of Resistance featured the usage of The Jim Henson Company puppetry against the backdrop of incredible sets and unique storytelling. Unfortunately, though it was highly regarded by critics and fans alike, the show was just too pricey to produce further seasons.

1 Mindhunter Was Based On Disturbing True Stories

Detective Ford and Tench conducting an interview

One of Netflix's most successful series, a true-crime thriller, Mindhunter focused on the FBI's project to study existing serial killers, to find and investigate uncaught ones. Using the earliest form of criminal profiling and investigative tactics, the two lead agents interview high-profile criminals to locate the killer linked to an ongoing string of murders.

The dark and fascinating series took audiences through chilling true crime stories. Though the series was generally well-received by critics and audiences, the costly show was axed by Netflix after the second season.

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