A thrilling new adaptation of the classic novel 'Lord of the Flies' is among the best Netflix shows you should stream in May 2026

"The Abandons" and "Terminator Zero" got the axe, while "The Night Agent" and "The Lincoln Lawyer" are ending on their own terms.

Here are all the Netflix shows canceled or ending in 2026: Netflix canceled “The Abandons” in January after one season. Set in the 1850s, the Western drama stars Lena Headey as Irish immigrant Fiona Nolan and Gillian Anderson as a ruthless silver mine owner who claims possession of Fiona’s land.

This May on Netflix, crime is at an all-time high — and that’s just the way the streamer likes it. The platform has more great mysteries to watch than competitors like HBO Max and Hulu, and they just added two more that will make you want to cancel your other streaming subscriptions.

Of course, critical and viewer consensus can shift as more reviews and audience ratings arrive. For now, though, it's cool that Netflix has a returning mystery series with a healthier second-season score than its first. In streaming terms, that is a very promising prospect for the series moving forward.

The season was filmed this past October, forcing much of the cast and crew to endure frigid beach temperatures at the Shore. Domingo and Fey were both spotted dining at Pascal and Sabine in Asbury Park in October.

Netflix has long had a major fantasy hit on its hands, but the recent reaction to it pales in comparison to a highly enjoyed spin-off story.

If you're on a true crime kick and looking for your next obsession, consider checking out these nearly perfect true crime shows on Netflix.