The Great North Cancelled at Fox: Why the Network Just Gave Us Frostbite

The Great North has officially been cancelled at Fox, bringing an abrupt end to the animated Alaskan comedy after five seasons. The network confirmed the decision in early October, shortly after the Season 5 finale aired on September 14, 2025.

The animated series, created by Wendy Molyneux, Lizzie Molyneux, and Minty Lewis, followed the quirky yet lovable Tobin family navigating life in the fictional town of Lone Moose, Alaska. With its offbeat humor, heartfelt moments, and a cast led by Nick Offerman, Jenny Slate, Will Forte, and Dulcé Sloan, The Great North carved out a niche audience and earned consistent critical praise. But apparently, niche wasn’t enough.

Fox President Michael Thorn issued a farewell statement following the cancellation, praising the creative team for their work:

“We’re so grateful for everything Wendy, Lizzie, Loren and the amazing cast and crew put into The Great North. It’s difficult to say goodbye, but we’re thankful for the five hilarious seasons The Great North brought to the iconic Animation Domination lineup.”

While the network did not provide an official reason for the cancellation, The Great North had been conspicuously left out of Fox’s May 2025 slate of animation renewals. That announcement saw the return of long-running animated staples like The Simpsons, Family Guy, and Bob’s Burgers but no mention of the Tobins.

Series director Aimee Steinberger confirmed the show’s end on social media, writing, “Sadly we got the news today that The Great North is officially cancelled … I’m pretty sad about it.” She also suggested that a revival, while not planned, could be possible in the future: “It’s always possible! Futurama came back like 3 times.”

For now, The Great North joins the ever-growing graveyard of beloved but underappreciated TV comedies. It was weird, it was warm, it was full of talking animals and emotional fish fries. And apparently, that just wasn’t enough.

No word yet on whether Hulu or another streamer might pick it up. But in the meantime, fans can rewatch the entire five-season run and keep the pressure on. Stranger things have happened in TV land. Just ask Brooklyn Nine-Nine.