Which HBO Max Shows Could Be Canceled? Which Are Likely Safe?

Meredith Jacobs
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Hacks, Our Flag Means Death, Peacemaker
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The Warner Bros. Discovery merger has led to a number of surprising moves, like the nearly-completed film Batgirl being scrapped and the last-minute cancellation of Chad on the day Season 2 was set to premiere on TBS. And now we can’t help but wonder about how some beloved HBO Max originals could be affected.

In recent months, a number of originals have been canceled, such as Raised by Wolves, Made for Love, Close Enough, Gordita Chronicles, and Little Ellen (with its third season completed). “Live-action kids and family programming will not be part of our programming focus in the immediate future,” an HBO Max spokesperson said in a statement (via Deadline) regarding Gordita Chronicles‘ cancellation.

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But what does it mean for fan faves like Our Flag Means Death, And Just Like That…, and Julia? Scroll down as we take a look at the shows that have been renewed (though that decision could be reversed) and the ones with fates still up in the air and speculate about which ones are and aren’t safe.

Cynthia Nixon, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kristin Davis in And Just Like That
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And Just Like That...

Status: Renewed for Season 2

Is it safe? Likely yes (Sex and the City was highlighted under its Iconic Series and Characters on the Warner Bros. Discovery earnings call)

Joivan Wade, Matt Bomer, April Bowlby, Diane Guerrero in Doom Patrol
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Doom Patrol

Status: Renewed for Season 4

Is it safe? Likely yes (Warner Bros. Discovery President and CEO David Zaslav has a 10-year plan for DC)

FBOY Island Season 2 Cast
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FBOY Island

Status: No decision about Season 3

Is it safe? Could be canceled (TBS did cancel The Big D weeks before its premiere, so reality dating shows may be on the chopping block)

Kaley Cuoco in The Flight Attendant
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The Flight Attendant

Status: No decision about Season 3

Is it safe? Could be canceled (likely depending on when it would happen with Kaley Cuoco’s new series, who’d be involved, and story)

Whitney Peak - Gossip Girl
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Gossip Girl

Status: Renewed for Season 2

Is it safe? Likely yes

Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder in Hacks
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Hacks

Status: Renewed for Season 3

Is it safe? Likely yes (due to its critical acclaim and award nominations)

Harley Quinn Season 3
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Harley Quinn

Status: No decision about Season 4

Is it safe? Likely yes (Warner Bros. Discovery President and CEO David Zaslav has a 10-year plan for DC)

Sarah Lancashire as Julia Child
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Julia

Status: Renewed for Season 2

Is it safe? Likely yes

Jake Johnson and Ophelia Lovibond in Minx
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Minx

Status: Renewed for Season 2

Is it safe? Likely yes

Drew Tarver and Heléne Yorke in The Other Two
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The Other Two

Status: Renewed for Season 3

Is it safe? Likely yes

Rhys Darby, Taika Waititi in Our Flag Means Death
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Our Flag Means Death

Status: Renewed for Season 2

Is it safe? Likely yes

John Cena in Peacemaker
Katie Yu/HBO Max

Peacemaker

Status: Renewed for Season 2

Is it safe? Likely yes (Warner Bros. Discovery President and CEO David Zaslav has a 10-year plan for DC and James Gunn thinks it is)

Bailee Madison, Malia Pyles, Chandler Kinney, Maia Reficco, Zaria of Pretty Little Liars Original Sin
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Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin

Status: No decision about Season 2

Is it safe? Could be canceled

Aida Osman and KaMillion in Rap Sh!t
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Rap Sh!t

Status: No decision about Season 2

Is it safe? Could be canceled

Alyah Chanelle Scott, Pauline Chalamet, Amrit Kaur of The Sex Lives of College Girls
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The Sex Lives of College Girls

Status: Renewed for Season 2

Is it safe? Likely yes

Anna Diop, Ryan Potter, Brenton Thwaites, Joshua Orpin, Damaris Lewis in Titans
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Titans

Status: Renewed for Season 4

Is it safe? Likely yes (Warner Bros. Discovery President and CEO David Zaslav has a 10-year plan for DC)

Ken Watanabe in Tokyo Vice
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Tokyo Vice

Status: Renewed for Season 2

Is it safe? Likely yes

Warrior
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Warrior

Status: Renewed for Season 3

Is it safe? Likely yes

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  1. A

    Allison Williams

    I think for my own peace of mine I will stick to movies and avoid becoming invested in series. The viewers are at the mercy of the bottom line as viewed through the lens of mercurial studio heads.

    1. C

      CyanPumpkin

      Unfortunately, that's true. If a streaming series releases ALL episodes of a season at once, that's a safe bet you can at least watch that season, but no guarantee of a renewal.

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    OliveSailboat

    Pretty Little Liars Original Sin should be renewed & maybe HBO Max should PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE pick up Batwoman & The Legends of Tomorrow

  3. B

    BlueClover

    What about Young Justice?

  4. P

    PurpleLeaf

    They also canceled The Time Traveler's Wife which was doing well ratings wise.

  5. B

    BlueCone

    Loved Minx! If you haven't seen it, take a look!

  6. B

    BlueProcessor

    will harley Quinn season 3 be finished or canceled? also is it possible for young justice to return before the merge?