Summer 2018 TV Series Premieres and Cancellations
The summer of 2018 brings a wave of new TV series and returning seasons. Netflix's marketing keeps anticipation high for 'The Crown' and 'Stranger Things' season 3. Among new launches, 'Disenchanted' by Matt Groening, creator of 'The Simpsons' and 'Futurama', is most anticipated; it premieres August 17 on Netflix. 'The Simpsons' has been renewed for a 30th season, becoming the longest-running primetime series. Cancelled shows include 'The Exorcist' after two seasons, 'Lucifer' after three (fan protests with #SaveLucifer), and 'The X-Files' with no current plans for another season per Fox co-chairman Gary Newman. 'Better Call Saul' season 4 returns August 7 on Netflix, following Jimmy McGill after his brother Chuck's suicide. 'The Affair' season 4 premieres August 29 on Sky Atlantic, returning to its original style. 'BoJack Horseman' season 5 drops September 14. Italian series 'Romolo+Giuly' starts September 17 on Fox, produced by Wildeside, featuring a war between Rome, Milan, and Naples.
Key facts
- Netflix releases 'Disenchanted' on August 17, 2018.
- 'The Simpsons' renewed for 30th season, longest-running primetime series.
- 'The Exorcist' cancelled after two seasons.
- 'Lucifer' cancelled after three seasons; fans protest with #SaveLucifer.
- 'The X-Files' has no plans for another season per Gary Newman.
- 'Better Call Saul' season 4 available on Netflix from August 7, 2018.
- 'The Affair' season 4 premieres August 29, 2018 on Sky Atlantic.
- 'BoJack Horseman' season 5 releases September 14, 2018.
- 'Romolo+Giuly' starts September 17, 2018 on Fox, produced by Wildeside.
Entities
Artists
- Matt Groening
- Stephen Hawking
- Michael McKean
- Bob Odenkirk
- Rhea Seehorn
- Fortunato Cerlino
- Francesco Pannofino
Institutions
- Netflix
- Fox
- Sky Atlantic
- Wildeside
- Artribune
Locations
- Springfield
- Roma
- Milano
- Napoli
- Italia