10 Cancelled TV Shows That Made Obvious Mistakes

5. Hiring Scott Buck As Showrunner - Iron Fist

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Marvel's Iron Fist lasted for two seasons before Netflix cancelled it, and for many the reason for its failure to retain an audience was obvious: hiring showrunner Scott Buck.

Though Buck is an acclaimed, award-winning writer for his work on Six Feet Under, Rome, and Dexter, he's also largely credited with "ruining" Dexter after becoming the showrunner during its maligned final three seasons.

As soon as Buck was announced to be overseeing Iron Fist, fans expressed vocal skepticism about his ability to deliver a quality end result, and so it wasn't remotely surprising when the first season received near-universal critical scorn.

Though season two was a marked improvement, it was simply too little, too late to right the sinking ship, and amid dwindling viewing figures, Iron Fist was cancelled barely a month after its second season was released.

Basically everyone could see the flop coming, save for Marvel Television, who were "knocked off their feet" by Buck's pitch and seemingly overlooked his time driving Dexter into the ground.

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