Netflix has canceled the mythological drama Kaos after one season, despite its ensemble cast led by Jeff Goldblum. In contrast, several other series have been renewed, including Peacock's Day Of The Jackal and MGM+'s horror show From. A Blue Bloods spin-off starring Donnie Wahlberg is also in development at CBS.
The streaming landscape saw mixed fortunes for TV series this week. Netflix announced the cancellation of Kaos, a modern retelling of Greek mythology starring Jeff Goldblum as Zeus, alongside Janet McTeer, Aurora Perrineau, and others. The show, which premiered earlier this year, will not return for a second season.
On a brighter note, Peacock renewed Day Of The Jackal for a second season. The thriller, featuring Eddie Redmayne as the assassin and Lashana Lynch as his pursuer, earned the extension due to strong viewership ratings since its November debut.
MGM+ also greenlit a fourth season of the horror series From, led by Harold Perrineau. Perrineau shared the news via a video message, teasing more "unrelenting nightmares" for the show, which traps its characters in a mysterious town.
Meanwhile, CBS is expanding the Blue Bloods universe with a spin-off titled Boston Blue. Donnie Wahlberg will reprise his role as Danny Reagan, shifting the focus to Boston, or "Beantown," for new stories in the police procedural franchise.
These developments highlight the competitive nature of television, where audience engagement determines a show's future amid a crowded market.