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Are there any TV shows that were cancelled but later renewed due to fan demand?

Daulton Kupisz

Yes, there have been several TV shows that were cancelled, but later renewed due to fan demand. One of the most notable examples is the sci-fi series "Firefly," which aired for only one season in 2002 before being cancelled by Fox. Despite its short run, the show gained a passionate following and even spawned a feature film, "Serenity," which was released in 2005. Fans of the show continued to campaign for its return, and in 2012, a comic book series continuation of the show was released.

Another example of a cancelled and later renewed show is "Arrested Development." The beloved comedy premiered on Fox in 2003 and ran for three seasons before being cancelled in 2006. However, fans never lost their love for the Bluth family and continued to clamor for its return. After years of rumors and speculation, Netflix picked up the show for a fourth season, which premiered in 2013. The show has since been renewed for a fifth season, which premiered in 2018.

"Brooklyn Nine-Nine" is another example of a show that was cancelled, only to be saved by fan demand. The police comedy aired for five seasons on Fox before the network abruptly cancelled it in 2018. Fans immediately rallied around the show on social media, and within 24 hours, NBC picked it up for a sixth season. The show has since been renewed for a seventh and eighth season.

"The Expanse" is another show that was cancelled and later saved thanks to fans. The sci-fi series premiered on SyFy in 2015 and ran for three seasons before being cancelled in 2018. However, fans of the show launched a massive campaign to save it, and Amazon Prime Video picked it up for a fourth season, which premiered in 2019.

It's worth noting that not all TV shows are lucky enough to be resurrected by fan demand. For every "Firefly" or "Arrested Development," there are dozens of shows that are cancelled and never to be heard from again. However, thanks to social media and the power of the internet, it's easier than ever for fans to make their voices heard and fight for the shows they love.