9 Years On, NBC’s Canceled Fantasy Series Still Deserves the Spinoff Fans Were Robbed Of

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It’s been nine years since a beloved fantasy TV show ended, and despite promises of a continuation, nothing new has ever materialized. Many fantastic fantasy shows have come and gone over the years, and sadly, some of the best are often forgotten because networks don’t take a chance on their stories. While people still fondly remember Buffy the Vampire Slayer, its equally strong spinoff, Angel, is often overlooked. Looking back at TV history, it’s clear that the fantasy genre is full of brilliant shows that have faded into obscurity, like the X-Files spinoff Millennium, and the surprisingly good, yet underappreciated, horror series American Gothic, produced by Sam Raimi.

The fantasy show Grimm faced a similar fate, often being less visible than the hugely popular Once Upon a Time. ABC heavily promoted Once Upon a Time, likely because of its focus on romance and broadly appealing stories. Meanwhile, NBC gave Grimm little support, scheduling it on Friday nights – a time slot known for low viewership – despite its dedicated fans. Although a spin-off series was planned after Grimm‘s cancellation, it never materialized, and many believe the show still deserves one.

Grimm Still Needs The Spinoff Series Fans So Desperately Deserve

As a big fan of fantasy shows, it really bothers me how overlooked Grimm is. It’s hard to believe that NBC let it go after six seasons and 123 episodes! What I loved about it was that it was a cop show, but with this awesome dark, fantastical twist inspired by classic Grimm’s Fairy Tales. It felt perfect for those of us who really dig urban fantasy. It debuted in 2011 alongside Once Upon a Time, but while Once Upon a Time had broader appeal, Grimm never quite reached that same level of popularity. Ironically, Once Upon a Time only lasted one season longer – seven to Grimm’s six.

The show Grimm centered on Detective Nick Burkhardt (David Giuntoli), who came from a long line of monster hunters, and his police partner, Hank Griffin (Russell Hornsby). It shared some similarities with Supernatural, but featured two detectives battling creatures in the Pacific Northwest instead of brothers traveling across America. After Grimm was canceled by NBC, the network announced plans for a spin-off series. The final episode aired on March 31, 2017.

Unfortunately, the planned spinoff series never materialized, which is disappointing for fans of the Grimm franchise. The show would have followed a different relative of the Grimms, likely Theresa Rubel (Jacqueline Toboni), an orphaned Grimm introduced in Season 3. The Season 5 finale hinted at this, revealing she’s a third cousin to Nick and could become another Hunter. It was intended to expand on the established Grimm mythology, but NBC cancelled the project after three years. There’s been talk of a potential movie on Peacock to restart the Grimm universe, but details are scarce.

It’s common for shows to fade away in Hollywood, but fans are understandably disappointed after waiting nine years for a potential return of Grimm without any progress. While the show’s fantasy-based stories were well-liked, it never received the same level of promotion as Supernatural. Though Grimm expanded into comics and novels, what fans truly want is a spinoff series. This would require NBC or Peacock to invest in the show, something they weren’t often willing to do during its original run.

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2026-03-23 02:22