PBS Shares Major Programming Updates: One Cancellation, Three Series Endings, and Multiple Renewals for 2026

The public broadcasting network has rolled out a substantial round of programming decisions affecting its slate of beloved series.

PBS maintains stewardship over numerous fan-favorite dramas including Miss Scarlet, All Creatures Great and Small, Call the Midwife, and Grantchester. The network's premium brand, PBS Masterpiece, continues to anchor Sunday evening programming with a curated selection of British television productions.

Currently occupying the Sunday night slot are Call the Midwife, The Forsytes, and The Count of Monte Cristo, which remain fixtures in the Masterpiece lineup.

In this latest update, the network has made decisions across its entire catalog. One series faces cancellation, while three additional programs are being concluded. On the positive side, numerous shows have secured renewals heading into 2026, ensuring continued viewership for several established titles.

The mix of cancellations, conclusions, and renewals reflects ongoing adjustments to PBS's programming strategy as the network navigates audience preferences and production considerations.