Is Freeform going to be the next network changing its direction?

We're here this Friday evening to report a bit of bad news.

After three seasons and a whopper of a cliffhanger with Stitchers Season 3 Episode 10, the sci-fi procedural has been canceled.

Fridays are a favorite time for nets to sneak in and pull off of the schedule a show you might love in the hopes you don't even notice.

When it doesn't return someday in the future, the hope might be several new shows on the schedule will have already erased any potentially terrible memories left behind.

At the time our writer delivered her kudos for a terrific season finale, she noted the frustration she felt at the cliffhanger was surpassed by the skill the writers used to pull the wool over her eyes.

She also suggested the answers to the questions left may never be discovered given the surprise Season 3 renewal and odds against a Season 4 pickup.

She was right.

All is not lost, however, as Freeform still has on its docket another season of sci-fi series Beyond coming your way.

While it may not seem there is a formula for what works on the network and what doesn't, they've been swinging, finding hits, and there are new series on the way, too.

The Bold Type struck a chord with young viewers, and while it has yet to score a renewal, I'd be surprised if it hasn't earned the respect of the network securing a place on the 2018 schedule.

There is another seemingly sci-fi natured series on the way about a mermaid called Siren.

That should sit well with Shadowhunters which is still bringing in fans and only gets better as their storytelling gets more focused and the characters are more cohesive as a group.

And while Freeform staple Pretty Little Liars may have taken its final bow, there is still room for returning series Famous in Love to one day reach hysteria levels.

After all, look how strong The Fosters is after five seasons. Their subject matter only grows and pulls in a larger audience the longer they're on the air!

So while none of that will ever answer the questions fans have after Kirsten was wide awake in the finale and lying to the man she loved about her supposed amnesia, at least you can take comfort knowing Freeform has your back.

They're still plugging away looking for more shows to get under your skin.

And if you miss the crew, you can always watch Stitchers online to relive the good times.

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Carissa Pavlica is the managing editor and a staff writer and critic for TV Fanatic. She's a member of the Critic's Choice Association, enjoys mentoring writers, conversing with cats, and passionately discussing the nuances of television and film with anyone who will listen. Follow her on X and email her here at TV Fanatic.