10 TV Shows That Were Canceled After Just 1 Episode

The world of television has often been cutthroat, with sustained ratings and enthralled viewership being the bare minimum necessary to keep a show alive, so much so that some series have been canceled before getting a chance to shine. The single most important episode for any series to get right is the TV pilot, which not only determines the tone and aesthetic of the show but also whether there’s an audience for it at all. In the modern era of Disney+ originals based on vast IP like Star Wars, it’s easy to forget that in the not-too-distant past, TV series have had to fight tooth and nail to be kept afloat.