Netflix has cancelled The Recruit along with three other fan-favorite shows ahead of the 2025-26 season

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Netflix has announced the cancellation of four well-known series as part of its strategy to streamline content ahead of the 2025-26 season, disappointing fans who won’t see their favorite shows continue.

  • The Recruit: The spy thriller starring a young CIA lawyer has been cancelled after two seasons. Despite an 80% Rotten Tomatoes score and growing popularity, no final season will be produced.

  • Territory: This Australian drama about the Lawson family’s power struggle on a massive cattle ranch has been cut after one season, with no continuation or closure planned.

  • The Sandman: Although renewed for a second season, the acclaimed DC fantasy series will end afterward. Fans will get two seasons in total, but no further continuation.

  • The Empress: The German historical drama, based on Empress Elisabeth of Austria’s life, will conclude after its upcoming third season. It was one of Netflix’s most popular non-English shows globally.

The cancellations reflect Netflix’s ongoing adjustments amid rising production costs and intensifying competition.

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