As fall is approaching, we've started preparing to set our DVRs and cement our TV-watching schedules. However, while there are a slew of new and returning programs headed to TV this fall, we did have to say goodbye to a lot of lovely shows last season.
From cable shows to network TV, there were a lot of shows with avid fanbases that still got the axe or--best case scenario--ended a lengthy run. If you are wondering whether or not your favorite show will return this fall, this is the list for you.
You can check out 12 well-liked shows that sadly will not be returning to the schedule, below.
"Castle"
After eight seasons, Castle was getting a little long in the tooth. Still, for a while it seemed as if we would be getting Season 9 this fall, just minus a few of the key players that have been a part of the series over the years.
Without Stana Katic, the show would have been pretty weird for fans, and apparently that coupled with continually lowering ratings convinced ABC to give the drama the boot. Luckily, Nathan Fillion has already landed his next TV gig and is heading to Modern Familythis fall.
What We'll Miss Most:Castle's ability to get us to invest in Caskett, even when the drama was over-the-top.
"Hell On Wheels"
AMC's drama about the rise of the railroad in the United States had a pretty nice run on the cable network. While it was never a big ratings-bringer, fans really like the historical drama, which prominently featured some of the personalities on the Union Pacific Railroad and later, the Central Pacific Railroad.
The series ended on a more optimistic note than normal this past July, but AMC had split the fifth and final season of Hell on Wheels, and the end unfortunately came with little fanfare.
What We'll Miss Most: Cullen Bohannon taking no shit.
"Person of Interest"
Person of Interest was extremely innovative when it was released, mixing a crime thriller with technological components and including some incredible-looking special effects.
Unfortunately, as the show continued its run, its audience dwindled somewhat. CBS gave it a half season order during last TV season, but then the show was kept off both of the fall and midseason schedules, forcing POI to air during the summer months. It's hard to gain traction during the summer, and it wasn't a huge shock when the network promptly cancelled the Bad Robot drama. Still, it will be missed by its avid fanbase.
What We'll Miss Most: The show's great cliffhangers. Seriously, even during that finale the door was left open for a spinoff.
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