9 TV Shows that Probably Won't Make a Comeback

Better Call Saul: The End of Saul Goodman

Better Call Saul was a masterful continuation of the Breaking Bad universe, delving into the backstory of the infamous Saul Goodman and revealing his fate after the events of the original show.

Bob Odenkirk as Saul Goodman sitting at his desk in Better Call Saul season 6, episode 9

After a bleak ending for Saul Goodman, spending his life in prison, there's little reason to revive the show. With all key characters either dead, in prison, or out of the game, the story has reached its conclusion.

Rhea Seehorn as Kim Wexler on Better Call Saul

Succession: A Decisive Conclusion

Succession ended on its own terms, with a decisive conclusion that revealed the successor to Logan Roy as CEO of Waystar Royco.

Brian Cox as Logan Roy in the Succession season 4 trailer

The series finale brought the Roy siblings right back where they started, concluding their character arcs perfectly. The show's creator also expressed disinterest in revisiting their story.

Jeremy Strong as Kendall Roy stares ahead with a sad expression as Colin monitors in the background in Succession

Brooklyn Nine-Nine: The Inevitable Stalemate

Brooklyn Nine-Nine, once a hit series, faced a decline and an inevitable stalemate. The absence of key cast members and the scattered dynamics of the characters make a revival improbable.

All the characters in an elevator in the Brooklyn Nine-Nine Finale

The departure of several characters from the 99th Precinct and the impossibility of reuniting the original cast on-screen make it difficult to envision a return to the series.

Lucifer: A Bittersweet Send-Off

Lucifer's journey was marked by cancellation and revival, but the series ultimately received a proper and definitive send-off.

Tom Ellis and Lauren German as Lucifer Morningstar and Chloe Decker kissing in Lucifer Season 6

The emotional ending and the separation of key characters make a revival that would undo its impact highly unlikely. Even the lead actor expressed reluctance about a revival without a compelling reason.

Killing Eve: A Divisive Ending

Killing Eve's divisive ending, marked by the death of a key character, makes a revival difficult to imagine.

Sandra Oh and Jodie Comer as Eve and Villanelle in Killing Eve

The show's use of controversial tropes and the souring of fan opinions further diminish the chances of a successful comeback.

Barry: Tragedy's Final Act

Barry's finale led the title character to a place of no return, making a revival without the lead character a challenging prospect.

Barry (Bill Hader) looking worried after reading a card in Barry season 4, episode 5, Tricky Legacies.

While spinoffs may carry on the legacy, the narrative of Barry has concluded, leaving little reason for a revival.

The 100: A Definitive Ending

The cancellation of The 100 prequel and the definitive ending of the original series make a revival unlikely.

Eliza Taylor as Clarke Griffin leading her group in The 100 season 6

Most of the cast have moved on, and the show's narrative reached a conclusive point, leaving no room for a continuation without retconning the story.

This Is Us: The Pearson Family's Farewell

This Is Us concluded the bittersweet story of the Pearson family, offering satisfying conclusions for each character's arc.

The Pearson siblings sitting on a bench in This is Us

While the cast may be open to a revival, the show's multiple timelines and near-perfect ending present challenges for a successful continuation.

Schitt's Creek: The Unrepeatable Journey

Schitt's Creek's almost perfect conclusion and the growth of the Rose family throughout the series make a revival less appealing.

Patrick, David, Alexis and Stevie wave an emotional goodbye in Schitt's Creek.

The characters' journey from wealth to humility and their eventual move on from Schitt's Creek leave little room for a compelling return to the story.