15+ Shows That Were Surprisingly Good But Never Popular

This crime comedy-drama, which aired on FX in 2010, follows the adventures of two private investigators in Ocean Beach, California. Despite receiving positive reviews from critics, "Terriers" was cancelled after just one season.

This science fiction comedy aired on ABC Family in 2008, and follows the adventures of a young artist who becomes a secret agent fighting supernatural threats. The show was praised for its clever writing and unique premise, but it also suffered from low ratings and was cancelled after just one season.

This coming-of-age comedy-drama aired on NBC in 1999, and follows a group of high school students navigating their way through the challenges of adolescence. Despite its critical acclaim, "Freaks and Geeks" was cancelled after just one season due to low ratings. However, it has since gained a cult following and is often considered one of the best TV shows of all time.

This science fiction western aired on Fox in 2002, and follows the adventures of a crew of smugglers as they travel through space. "Firefly" was praised for its unique blend of genres and strong character development, but it was cancelled after just one season due to low ratings. However, it has since gained a devoted fan base and inspired the feature film "Serenity."

This comedy, which aired on Starz in 2009, follows a group of struggling actors and writers working as caterers in Los Angeles. "Party Down" received positive reviews for its sharp writing and strong ensemble cast, but it was also cancelled after just two seasons.

This HBO comedy-drama aired from 2011 to 2013, and follows the story of a woman who has a spiritual awakening and tries to change her life and the world around her. Despite receiving critical acclaim, "Enlightened" struggled with low ratings and was cancelled after just two seasons.

This quirky comedy-drama aired on ABC from 2007 to 2009, and follows the story of a man who has the ability to bring people back to life with a touch. "Pushing Daisies" was praised for its unique premise and stylish visual aesthetic, but it was also cancelled after just two seasons due to low ratings.

This coming-of-age drama aired on ABC in 1994, and follows the story of a teenager navigating the challenges of high school and family life. Despite receiving critical acclaim, "My So-Called Life" struggled with low ratings and was cancelled after just one season. However, it has since gained a cult following and is often considered one of the best teen dramas of all time.

This science fiction adventure aired on Fox in 2011, and follows the story of a family who travels back in time to the prehistoric era to help save humanity. Despite receiving positive reviews, "Terra Nova" struggled with low ratings and was cancelled after just one season.

This mystery drama aired on UPN and The CW from 2004 to 2007, and follows the story of a high school student who becomes a private investigator. "Veronica Mars" was praised for its clever writing and strong character development, but it struggled with low ratings and was cancelled after three seasons. However, it has since gained a devoted fan base and inspired a feature film and a revival series.

This western comedy-drama aired on Fox in 1993, and follows the story of a bounty hunter traveling through the American Old West. Despite receiving positive reviews, "The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr." struggled with low ratings and was cancelled after just one season.

This comedy aired on ABC from 2011 to 2013, and follows the story of a group of friends living in Chicago. "Happy Endings" received positive reviews for its clever writing and strong ensemble cast, but it struggled with low ratings and was cancelled after three seasons.

This comedy aired on Fox and Hulu from 2012 to 2017, and follows the story of a young OB/GYN navigating her personal and professional life. "The Mindy Project" received positive reviews for its clever writing and strong lead performance, but it struggled with low ratings and was cancelled after six seasons.

This HBO comedy-drama aired from 2005 to 2014, and follows the story of a former sitcom actress trying to make a comeback. Despite receiving critical acclaim, "The Comeback" struggled with low ratings and was cancelled after just one season. It was later revived for a second season in 2014.

This Netflix comedy aired from 2015 to 2019, and follows the story of a woman who is rescued from a cult and starts a new life in New York City. "The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" received positive reviews for its clever writing and strong lead performance, but it struggled with low ratings and was cancelled after four seasons.