All The Queer Shows Canceled In 2023 (So Far)

It always hurts to see them go...

Even though we're getting more and more queer representation in mainstream media, it still always cuts us a little deep when a show featuring queer characters or actors gets the chop. It hurts even more when those shows get axed after only one season!

Here's a look at all of the queer shows that have been canceled in 2023 so far... plus one that went on to be saved!

What We Do in the Shadows

After six epic seasons of the queer-inclusive vampire mockumentary show, the show will sadly come to an end after being canceled on December 19.

Andor

After Star Wars finally gave us some queer characters, the show got the chop after finishing out its second season, even though the show was originally slated to run for five (though we may have to wait until 2025 to see that final season).

Letterkenny

Letterkenny has given us queer characters from the go, but most notably the two hockey players in a relationship together. Sadly, this Canadian comedy got the axe in November and won't be returning for a new season after an epic 12-season run.

Sex Education

After the fourth season of Sex Education dropped on Netflix, the company unfortunately announced in October that it would not return for a fifth.

Good Trouble

Good Trouble, a spinoff of The Fosters following Callie and Mariana, was canceled in December.

Cruel Summer

Another of the last scripted shows on Freeform to get the chop in December alongside Good Trouble was Cruel Summer.

Reboot

Hulu's surprisingly queer show Reboot was a hit for the one season it was on, but unfortunately didn't not get signed on for a second.

Queen of the Universe

Paramount+'s drag queen singing competition, Queen of the Universe, got canceled after its second season and won't be returning for a third.

Miracle Workers

We've likely seen the last of a shirtless Daniel Radcliffe shimming in a boa, as TBS announced on November 22 that the series would not return for a fifth season.

With Love

Amazon announced on November 22 that With Love would not be returning for a second season. Disapointing news after a fun and very queer second season.

Horror of Dolores Roach

The Horror of Dolores Roach, which was based on a hit podcast by the same name and featured actor Justina Machado in the lead, as a bisexual woman who goes to extremes when she returns to her gentrified neighborhood, was axed by Amazon on November 22.

Harlan Coben's Shelter

​Amazon announced on November 22 that the queer-inclusive series which followed a teen who moved to a new town following his father's death and found himself caught up in a mystery would not be returning for a second season. ​

Bumper in Berlin

Despite being renewed for a second season in January, Peacock announced the Pitch Perfect spin-off would not be returning after all, in September.

Shadow & Bone

Netflix announce on November 16 that Shadow and Bone would not be returning for a third season, while also dashing hopes for the Six of Crows spin-off. This one hurt y'all.

Glamorous

In the same announcement that Shadow and Bones would not be returning Netflix shared that steamy and fun series starring Miss Benny and the one and only Kim Cattrall was cancelled after one season.

iCarly

Paramount+ canceled iCarly, featuring an openly queer lead, after three seasons in October.

Doom Patrol

HBO Max canceled Doom Patrol, which was full of queer representation, in late January.

Titans

Titans, which featured several LGBTQ+ characters and a gay romance, was canceled alongside Doom Patrol in late January.

Vampire Academy

Peacock canceled Vampire Academy with lesbian vampires after one season in January.

Uncoupled

​Netflix canceled Uncoupled, a show about a gay man, after one season in January, but Paramount+ and Showtime saved it!

1899

1899, a queer-inclusive show from the creators of Dark, was canceled at the beginning of January

Willow

The Willow reboot featuring a lesbian romance was canceled (and removed!!) from Disney+ in March.

The L Word: Generation Q

Sapphic drama series The L Word: Generation Q was canceled after 3 seasons in March.

Dead End: Paranormal Park

Queer-forward cartoon Dead End: Paranormal Park was canceled in January.

A League of Their Own

The remake of A Leauge of Their Own featuring lesbian softball players was cancled by Amazon Prime in August

One of Us is Lying

Peacock canceled One of Us Is Lying, which featured a nonbinary lesbian character, in January.

Fear the Walking Dead

Fear the Walking Dead, which featured a gay main character, was canceled after eight seasons in January.

Snowpiercer

Snowpiercer, which had several queer characters on the show, was canceled in January.

Astrid & Lilly Save the World

The sapphic monster-of-the-week series was canceled in January.

Big Mouth

Netflix's longest-running original show with plenty of LGBTQ+ representation was canceled in April

Soulmates

The anthology series Soulmates, which had several episodes with queer themes, was canceled in February.

Physical

Apple TV+ canceled Physical, featuring out actor Murray Bartlett, in May.

Gossip Girl

The queer-inclusive HBO Max reboot of Gossip Girl was canceled in January.