There have been some truly disappointing TV cancellations amid 2026, and some arguably sting more than others. What’s particularly painful is when a show gets axed after only running for a single season. This year, Prime Video’s The Runarounds and Peacock’s The Copenhagen Test are two such titles that have suffered that very fate. They’re now being joined by yet another one-season series, as it was just canceled by a cable network. And, if I’m being completely honest, I’m surprised about this particular programming decision.
Near the end of 2025, Starz marked the debut of Spartacus: House of Ashur, a follow-up to the network’s Spartacus series that aired during the early 2010s. Viewers’ return to the world of ancient Rome has proven to be short lived, however, as HoA has officially been canceled after a single season. Deadline reported that the series ultimately wasn’t able to draw in a considerable amount of viewers compared to its predecessor. As of this writing, an official statement has not been shared on the cancellation.
