One Of The 2010s' Best Space Operas Has Never Been Harder To Watch (But It's Still Being Made)
By Dan Bibby
October 20th, 2025
After firing its first episode in 2018, Final Space ran for three seasons before it was canceled in 2021. Sadly, an innovative and beloved show being axed before its time is nothing new, especially in the streaming era. But Final Space is a particularly interesting and frustrating case.
I loved Final Space. Everything from its unique sense of humor to its uncanny ability to pull at my heartstrings out of nowhere was built on the success of predecessors like Rick & Morty, only without quite the same level of irreverence. I would love to watch the show again, despite the cliffhanger ending. However, that's a trickier task than you might think.
I loved Final Space. Everything from its unique sense of humor to its uncanny ability to pull at my heartstrings out of nowhere was built on the success of predecessors like Rick & Morty, only without quite the same level of irreverence. I would love to watch the show again, despite the cliffhanger ending. However, that's a trickier task than you might think.
Final Space Has Essentially Been Scrubbed From Existence
Rewatching Final Space is difficult, but it's not necessarily impossible. If you own the series on DVD or Blu-ray, then the only effort a rewatch will take is putting the discs in your player. Beyond that, you really need to know where to look. Following Warner Bros.' 2021 merger with Discovery, Final Space wasn't deemed to be profitable enough to warrant its continued spot on streaming platforms. So, it was written off for tax purposes.
As a result, it's largely absent from streaming services internationally, and it's becoming increasingly difficult to lawfully gain access to the show. Even physical sales are no longer a possibility beyond purchasing second-hand box sets. That said, there are some countries where the international deal with Netflix seemingly remains intact, and it's still possible to stream it there for now.
As a result, it's largely absent from streaming services internationally, and it's becoming increasingly difficult to lawfully gain access to the show. Even physical sales are no longer a possibility beyond purchasing second-hand box sets. That said, there are some countries where the international deal with Netflix seemingly remains intact, and it's still possible to stream it there for now.
Despite Being Written Off, Final Space Isn't Over Yet
Creator and showrunner Olan Rogers had more planned for Final Space season 4, but the show's fate going beyond conventional cancellation meant he had to get creative if he was going to continue the saga elsewhere. He ultimately hasn't been able to revive Final Space in its original format, but he's managed to do the next best thing and provide a different kind of ending.
Rogers was given permission by the show's new owners to wrap up the story in the form of a graphic novel called Final Space: The Final Chapter. The comic, which still hasn't been published, is available to pre-order through the website Rogers set up. Rogers hasn't acquired the rights to Final Space, but is instead the beneficiary of a one-off deal between himself and Warner Bros. Discovery, so he can provide fans with a proper finale.
Despite the various restrictions placed on the deal (reported by Comicbook), such as digital copies of the comic being forbidden, I'm glad that Olan has been given any kind of opportunity to allow the space opera's fandom to experience a sense of closure that isn't always possible following similar instances. While it's quite a limp-to-the-finish-line kind of situation, it only makes me respect Olan Rogers' commitment to Final Space even more.
Rogers was given permission by the show's new owners to wrap up the story in the form of a graphic novel called Final Space: The Final Chapter. The comic, which still hasn't been published, is available to pre-order through the website Rogers set up. Rogers hasn't acquired the rights to Final Space, but is instead the beneficiary of a one-off deal between himself and Warner Bros. Discovery, so he can provide fans with a proper finale.
Despite the various restrictions placed on the deal (reported by Comicbook), such as digital copies of the comic being forbidden, I'm glad that Olan has been given any kind of opportunity to allow the space opera's fandom to experience a sense of closure that isn't always possible following similar instances. While it's quite a limp-to-the-finish-line kind of situation, it only makes me respect Olan Rogers' commitment to Final Space even more.
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