A few crime shows came to an end in 2024 and some cancellations are still steaming up fans!
2024 had a lot of TV shows ending, many of which only premiered this year. A few were no real loss like Hulu's disappointing Death and Other Details. Others were shows that had run their course so ending on their own terms was fine.
But there were also a few crime shows being canceled that shouldn't have been. These shows were still very successful, still had plenty of story to tell and in a few cases ended on big cliffhangers too. These seven shows stand out as the crime shows axed in 2024 that got fans the most upset and too bad we won't see more of these great series.
Blue Bloods
Its amazing finale only proved why Blue Bloods should have continued on CBS. The cast wanted it, the producers wanted it, and clearly, the fans would want it. The tale of the Reagans balancing their jobs as cops and D.A. amid the family dynamics was always enthralling, and the finale set up some great longer-range character arcs and transformations.
It's telling that a show running for fourteen seasons still felt as fresh and engaging as series running half that time. It really seemed to welcome fans into this family to belong. The fact it was still so highly rated was another factor, and it is just amazing that CBS is ending one of its most reliable hit shows when everyone involved would gladly see it go on for far more years.
NCIS: Hawaii
Every year has that one TV series axing that has folks in a tizzy. This year, it was easily NCIS: Hawaii. Ending any part of the iconic franchise is one thing, but the fact that the show was still doing great in the ratings (more than other CBS shows that got renewed) and ended on a cliffhanger to boot was jarring. The third season had to be shortened by the strikes so not as much time to develop as usual.
Season 4 would have gotten things back on track with a bigger storyline and more character development. The producers clearly had no idea this was coming and fans were just as blindsided. There was so much left in the characters, the story and the amazing setting as NCIS: Hawaii should still be going on this year
CSI: Vegas
Another show coming to an end that seemed premature, CSI: Vegas could be uneven compared to the long-running original show. But the last season was good, exploring more of the characters, from one fighting to keep his job after an arrest to a long-range mystery involving a murderous conspiracy. That it managed to make it work in just ten episodes was impressive.
We still got those bizarre cases only CSI can give us with cutting-edge science at the forefront, including A.I. among other touches. Season 4 promised a big serial killer case so it's too bad the franchise once more came to an end that felt too soon to fans.
Walker
The culling of CW shows has been a terrible story for fans of so many series. Among the victims was Walker, as the reboot of the old 1990s TV show had carved its own place with some great storytelling. The latest season was stellar with Walker (Jared Padalecki) consumed by a serial killer case as his family faced various issues.
Like other CW shows in the last couple of years, the series felt like it was just hitting its stride when the network dropped it. It remained strong in the storytelling, delivering top action and a finale that had the promise of James Van Der Beek as a new villain for Walker to fight. Watching this show ride into the sunset too early is another sad loss for CW fans.
The Brothers Sun
You can't have a year without Netflix axing a fun show (or five) after only one season. A good case is this crime drama, which featured a great turn by Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh. The tale of a young man pulled into his family's criminal lifestyle boasted terrific action, some comedy and good twists in the storytelling.
The show could go from stellar action one minute to some hilarious comedy the next with the dynamic of the feuding brothers (one dating his former high school crush who's now a cop) well done. Yeoh was stellar as ever and while the main plot was wrapped up, there was enough to continue it. Sadly, the sun set on The Brothers Sun to cap off yet another short-lived Netflix series that deserved a much longer life.
The Spencer Sisters
To cut some slack to the CW, canceling The Spencer Sisters wasn't their decision. This was a Canadian-made show so it was up to Canada's CTV. Still, it's too bad we won't get more of the delightful show with Lea Thompson as a mystery writer who teams up with her ex-cop daughter (Stacey Farber) to solve crimes.
The pair had a wonderful chemistry and their relationship deepened as the show went on. Besides the fun mysteries, there were some story arcs hanging from their tech helper's crush on Thompson to Farber finding out more about her father's past. It thus has to rank as a cult mystery-solving show with a unique family vibe.
So Help Me Todd
This wasn't a pure crime show, but So Help Me Todd did have enough elements to make it to this list. Season 2 was a nice improvement on the series, deepening the relationship between Todd (Skylar Astin) and his lawyer mom (Marcia Gay Harden) handling a variety of cases for her law firm.
While the show focused on legal antics, there could be crimes from the FBI doing stings to even murders. The producers were so sure of renewal that they had a huge cliffhanger for Season 3, which will never come to be. The series never got the love it should have from audiences, as Todd needed help to keep going.