Wed Apr 09 19:00:00 UTC 2025: ## TV Renewal Frenzy: “The Last of Us” Returns, ABC Renews Classics, and Several Shows Get the Axe
**Los Angeles, CA** – The television landscape is shifting, with a flurry of renewal and cancellation announcements impacting major networks and streaming platforms. HBO has greenlit a third season of its critically acclaimed post-apocalyptic drama, *The Last of Us*, following positive reviews for its second season.
ABC is also keeping several shows in its lineup, including a 22nd season of long-running medical drama *Grey’s Anatomy*, alongside renewals for *The Rookie*, *Will Trent*, *Shifting Gears*, and *9-1-1*. Fox’s animation dominance continues, with *The Simpsons*, *Family Guy*, *Bob’s Burgers*, and *American Dad!* all securing four-season renewals. Paramount+’s *Dexter: Original Sin* will also return for a second season. Disney+ announced a second season for its reboot *Wizards Beyond Waverly Place*.
However, not all shows received positive news. Several high-profile series have been canceled, including *9-1-1: Lone Star*, *Bel-Air*, *The Boys*, *Cobra Kai*, *The Handmaid’s Tale*, *House of the Dragon*, *Big Mouth*, and *Squid Game*. Others, such as *Andor*, *Bosch Legacy*, and *Harlem*, received renewals for a final season.
A complete list of renewals and cancellations across various networks including CBS, Disney+, Netflix, Hulu, Max, NBC, Paramount+, Peacock, Showtime, and more, is available online. The news highlights the ongoing evolution of the television industry and the fluctuating popularity of even the most established shows.
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