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9 TV Shows Airing Final Seasons in 2023
In the famous words of Peyton Sawyer on One Tree Hill, “every song ends, but is that any reason not to enjoy the music?”
It can be applied to a lot of things in life, including our favorite TV shows—the ones that not only become a part of us but also a part of our daily routines.
We spend a significant amount of time in these worlds and with these characters, brought to life by wickedly talented actors. They might be the friends we catch up with weekly, or, in the world of streaming, someone we spend hours on end with after waiting months or years for new episodes.
Come 2023, a handful of these shows that have meant so much to you over the years will be airing their final seasons.
To make sure that have a proper goodbye, we’ve compiled a list of all the shows concluding their run in the new year.
Nancy Drew – The CW
The young female sleuth did not survive The CW’s decision to ax most of its primetime programming, but, at the very least, she got a final season so that fans could get a proper conclusion to the mysteries that continue to haunt Horseshoe Bay.
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No premiere date has been announced yet.
Midge Maisel is ready to take her final bow. The fifth and final series of the Amazon Prime hit was renewed the day before the fourth season premiered, and while much isn’t known about the plot, Rachel Brosnahan said it’s “definitely bittersweet” in an interview with Collider. All we know is that we’ll definitely have to grab the tissues for Lenny Bruce’s inevitable death. We’ll also reportedly see Midge’s star power rise
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The show does not have a premiere date yet.
Firefly Lane – Netflix
The second half of the second season of Firefly Lane will wrap up Tully Hart (Katherine Heigl) and Kate Malarkey’s (Sarah Chalke) storyline for good. The series, about two polar opposite best friends, who navigate the ups and downs of life together over the course of 30 years, will undoubtedly be an emotional rollercoaster.
It’s set to premiere on Netflix on June 8, 2023.
Riverdale – The CW
Riverdale has gotten so out of control over the years, a final season is almost warranted. The teen drama that brought us the adventures of Archie Andrews, Betty Cooper, Veronica Lodge, and Jughead Jones will be ending after the seventh season. And the final season is reinventing itself with a trip to 1955. Archie, Betty, and Veronica have returned to high school as teenagers in the ’50s, while Jughead is the only one remaining in the present day. Showrunner Roberto Sacasa Aguirre noted it’s the weirdest season yet, so get ready.
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There’s no premiere date yet, but it’s said to be returning in early 2023.
The Crown – Netflix
The show that follows the life and reign of Queen Elizabeth II will end with a sixth and final season. Imelda Staunton will continue playing the Queen, and while the show is veering into more modern times, it will not make it to the present day, so don’t expect to see the drama between the royal family and Prince Harry and Meghan Markle play out on screen. Fans will reportedly see Prince William and Kate Middleton’s first meeting and will tap into the tragedy of Princess Diana’s death, per Town and Country.
Production is underway but no premiere date has been announced.
Manifest – Netflix
The final handful of episodes surrounding the mystery of Flight 828 will land on Netflix in 2023. The first half of the season ended on quite an apocalyptic cliffhanger, so the final episodes will tackle the aftermath of Zeke’s big sacrifice, Cal’s return, Angelina’s destructive path, the passengers trying to beat the Death Date, and hopefully, give us a definitive answer about what happened to the missing plane.
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No premiere date has been announced, but Jeff Rake previously teased that a spring arrival may be in the cards.
The Handmaids Tale – Hulu
The series, based on Margaret Atwood’s groundbreaking and chilling novel, was renewed for a sixth and final season on the heels of the fifth season’s premiere. There are a lot of storylines to tackle in the final season, with each season getting bigger in nature, according to Elizabeth Moss. And thus, the wait might be a little longer than fans would like, but it’s eyed for a release sometime next year.
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No premiere date has been announced.
The Flash – The CW
With The CW doing away with much of its scripted programming, the Scarlet Speedster will go for one final run. The ninth season will conclude Barry Allen and Team Flash’s story, with a new trailer dropping in December and teasing that “it’s not over yet” as they still have to face many foes. Per the synopsis, the action picks up a week after Team Flash’s epic battle against the Reverse Flash in the season 8 finale.
The shortened final season will consist of only 13 episodes. It will premiere Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on The CW.
Never Have I Ever – Netflix
The coming-of-age comedy series, created by Lang Fisher and Mindy Kaling, and based loosely on her experiences as a teen, will conclude with the fourth and final season. The love triangle between Devi, Ben, and Paxton will remain a focus as two of them enter their final year of high school.
The final ten episodes are expected to air in early 2023, though no premiere date has been announced.
Fans of Upload—starring Robbie Amell, Andy Allo, and Allegra Edwards—have been waiting patiently for any information about a potential third season, particularly as season 2 left off on quite a bit of a hangover, with Amell’s Nathan Brown’s life hanging in the balance.
But now, we finally have a premiere date along with a brand new trailer that mostly qualms all of those worries.
Upload Season 3 will be here sooner rather than later with an arrival date of October 20, 2023—that is, for the first two episodes. The next few episodes—a total of 8 for the season—will arrive weekly in pairs, with episodes 3 and 4 landing on Oct 27, episodes 5 and 6 on Nov 3, and episodes 7 and 8 on Nov 10.
Episodes release on Prime Video at 12:00 a.m. GMT on the date, which means 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT.
The futuristic sci-fi comedy in which a man uploads to a digital life extension following his untimely death and forms a special bond with his angel (a customer service rep, in present-day terms) immediately built a dedicated fanbase for its comedic tone as it tackles serious issues.
In the trailer teasing the new season, fans see more of Brown’s time on Earth with Nora following his download. While the final moments of season 2 kept his fate uncertain as he suffered a nosebleed, meaning there was a possibility he wasn’t going to live for much longer, he’s very much alive and well 26 days after the download. While they’re still making good on their amazing connection, Nathan and Nora have also joined forces to shut down Freeyond, which has killed hundreds of innocent people in an attempt to rig the election.
But back at Horizon, Tinlsey, who noticed Nathan disappeared, rebooted him from a backup copy, meaning there’s another Nathan that exists in the afterlife. Ingrid is making the most of this “second chance” to do this right as “new Nathan” has no memory of what happened, nor does he remember breaking up with her.
“Two Nathans, one Nora, Never fantasized about this before,” Nora states as she pays a visit to Lakeview, where someone informs her that isn’t cheating, it’s just her boyfriend “6 months ago.”
Ingrid then informs Earth Nathan that “his girl is hanging with my fake dude.”
Will Nora get charmed by Lakeview Nathan? Has the real world taken a toll on their relationship? And is Ingrid really too into the afterlife while still having the opportunity to live a real life?
Check out the trailer and watch the new season starting Oct. 20.
Bachelor Nation—Thursday night is your night.
Following the premiere of The Golden Bachelor, Bachelor in Paradise returns for its 9th season.
The reality series finds former leads and contestants from The Bachelor and The Bachelorette—some fan-favorites, some controversial and least liked—coming together in the carefree setting of a tropical beach destination in Mexico’s Playa Escondida resort to give their journey of finding love another (and hopefully successful) shot.
The contestants then spend roughly three weeks dating around in hopes of finding their soulmate, all while dodging drama and feuds. Some leave the beach engaged, some in committed relationship, and some stay single.
Jesse Palmer will host this season as Wells Adams returns to the bar.
The series will premiere with a 2-hour episode on Thursday September 28 at 9 p.m. ET right after the pilot episode of The Golden Bachelor. Those who can’t catch it live will be able to stream it on Hulu the following day.
They will continue airing on Thursday nights weekly alongside The Golden Bachelor making Thursday’s the new Monday/Tuesday.
Here’s the upcoming cast:
- Greer Blitzer of “The Bachelor” season 27
- Brayden Bowers of “The Bachelorette” season 20
- Aaron Bryant of “The Bachelorette” season 20
- Peter Cappio of “The Bachelorette” season 20
- Jessica “Jess” Girod of “The Bachelor” season 27
- Eliza Isichei of “The Bachelor” season 26 and “Bachelor in Paradise” season 8
- Katherine “Kat” Izzo of “The Bachelor” season 27
- Samantha “Sam” Jeffries of “The Bachelor” season 26
- Olivia Lewis of “The Bachelor” season 27
- Sean McLaughlin of “The Bachelorette” season 20
- Blake Moynes of “The Bachelorette” seasons 16 and 17
- Mercedes Northup of “The Bachelor” season 27
- Rachel Recchia of “The Bachelor” season 26 and “The Bachelorette” season 19
- Kylee Russell of “The Bachelor” season 27
- Aaron Schwartzman of “The Bachelorette” season 20
- Will Urena of “The Bachelorette” season 18
- Brooklyn Willie of “The Bachelor” season 27
- Catherine “Cat” Wong of “The Bachelor” season 27
Anyone who is a fan of Bachelor in Paraside knows that additional contestants are introduced throughout the season, with talks of former Bachelorettes Katie Thurston, Charity Lawson, and Hannah Brown making appearances down the line.
ABC is expanding its Bachelor franchise into a new age bracket with The Golden Bachelor.
Gerry Turner, described as a “charming 72-year-old patriarch from Indiana,” will be the first to ever own the title as he sets out to find love amongst 22 hopeful bachelorettes.
The series synopsis notes, “One hopeless romantic is given a second chance at love in the search for a partner with whom to share the sunset years of life.”
There’s been a lot of interest across the board for the spinoff as it’s a refreshing take on the franchise that many found has become quite predictable in recent years as it focuses on the same age group every time.
The new concept doesn’t just pique the interest of longtime Bachelor fans, it’s also enticing older viewers who have never given reality TV a chance, while also sparking interest from younger fans who want to see what kind of drama the older demographic is going to stir up (though Turner did call them the “sweetest” group of women ever).
Many also think that with an older-skewing cast, the focus will be more on finding love versus chasing social media clout as the contestants have all been through their fair share of life experiences and heartache.
“I want to fall in love,” Turner previously explained of his interest in the franchise, noting, “I really want to find my person who can put me in my place when I need it and make me smile at it. The person who can lay down beside you at night, not have to say anything, and you feel it. That’s love. That’s what I want. And I know that person’s out there.”
He was married to his high school sweetheart for 43 years before she died in 2017, so it’s fair to say he’s putting himself out of his comfort zone by pursuing a new romantic connection.
The series will premiere on Thursday, Sept. 28 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC. You can stream the episodes the following day on Hulu.
It will continue airing on Thursday nights at 8 p.m. ET, followed by Bachelor in Paradise—who doesn’t love back-to-back Bachelor shows?
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