The “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” revival series — officially titled “Buffy the Vampire Slayer: New Sunnydale” — has been canceled by Hulu.
Buffy Summers herself, Sarah Michelle Gellar, shared the sad news with her 5 million followers on her Instagram account on Saturday, March 14, much to the disappointment of millions of “Buffy” fans worldwide.
However, it’s not all bad news. If you’re looking for a fix of action mixed with fantasy, an abundance of new series coming up can fill the gap you wanted the “Buffy” revival series to fill. Here they are…
Spider-Noir (Prime Video)
“Spider-Noir” is coming to Amazon Prime Video on May 27.
It will star Academy Award-winning actor Nicolas Cage as Ben Reilly, aka the Spider. The Spider is an older, grizzled version of Spider-Man working as a private investigator.
“Spider-Noir” will also feature the likes of Lamorne Morris, Li Jun Li, Karen Rodriguez, Abraham Popoola, Jack Huston, and Brendan Gleeson in supporting roles.
The IMDb synopsis for the superhero noir series reads, “An aging and down on his luck private investigator in 1930s New York is forced to grapple with his past life as the city’s one and only superhero.”
Like “Buffy,” “Spider-Noir” should provide kick-ass superhero action and the same mystery as when the Scoobies investigated the latest supernatural threat in Sunnydale.
Star City (Apple TV)
“Star City” is coming to Apple TV on May 29.
It will star Welsh actor Rhys Ifans as the Chief Designer, the driving force behind the Soviet space program. The series’ title alludes to the Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center, which is nicknamed “Star City.”
The show’s talented supporting cast will include Anna Maxwell Martin, Agnes O’Casey, Adam Nagaitis, Alice Englert.
Per IMDb, the show is still categorized as being in development, so little is known about the plot, but its cast alone suggests it will be worth watching.
If you loved the sci-fi elements and thrills in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” — of which there were a surprisingly high amount for a predominantly supernatural series — “Star City” should fill that particular gap thoroughly.
Lanterns (HBO)
“Lanterns” is coming to HBO sometime this August.
It will star “Friday Night Lights'” Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan, along with Aaron Pierre as John Stewart, Kelly Macdonald, and Nathan Fillion, who will be reprising his role as Guy Gardner from 2025’s “Superman” movie.
The IMDb synopsis for the DC superhero series reads, “Lanterns follows new recruit John Stewart and Lantern legend Hal Jordan, two intergalactic cops drawn into a dark, Earth-based mystery as they investigate a murder in the American heartland.”
“Lanterns” will offer high stakes superhero action along with a team dynamic similar to that seen in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” among the Scoobies.
Blade Runner 2099 (Prime Video)
“Blade Runner 2099” is scheduled to premiere on Amazon Prime Video sometime in 2026.
It will star Academy Award-winning Malaysian actress Michelle Yeoh as Olwen, a Replicant facing the end of her life, and Hunter Schafer as a character named Cora.
The likes of Dimitri Abold, Lewis Gribben, Katelyn Rose Downey, and Daniel Rigby will provide able support.
Set in the same universe as the iconic “Blade Runner” movies, it “Takes place fifty years after the events of “Blade Runner 2049” (per IMDb).
As well as covering all the sci-fi bases “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” covers, “Blade Runner 2099” also promises similar levels of action and the same kind of nostalgic vibes the revival show would have brought.
Neuromancer (Apple TV)
“Neuromancer” is coming to Apple TV with an expected release date of sometime in late 2026.
The show is an adaptation of William Gibson’s 1984 novel of the same name. It will star Callum Turner as Case and Briana Middleton as Molly.
Actors like Joseph Lee, Mark Strong, Clémence Poésy, Peter Sarsgaard, and Emma Laird will provide support. Guest stars will include Dane DeHaan, Max Irons, André De Shield, and Marc Menchaca.
The IMDb synopsis for “Neuromancer” reads, “A damaged hacker named Case, thrust into digital espionage and high stakes crime with Molly, pulling a heist on corporate dynasty.”
It will provide plenty of sci-fi action. Set in a dystopia future, it will also offer the same apocalyptic vibes “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” often gave.
So, there you have it — five new shows you can watch instead of the canceled “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” revival.
Moreover, there are countless new seasons of great existing shows on the way, with similar characteristics. For example, “Daredevil: Born Again” season 2 is coming to Disney+ on March 24. “The Boys” season 5 is coming to Amazon Prime Video on April 8. And season 3 of “Interview with the Vampire” — titled as “The Vampire Lestat” — is coming to AMC on June 7.
Happy viewing!
