FOX cancels "Going Dutch" after two seasons
FOX has officially pulled the plug on Going Dutch after two seasons, confirming in May 2026 that the military comedy will not return for a third run. The cancellation caps a short but notable chapter in the network's programming lineup — and for those of us who track what lands where on streaming platforms, it raises immediate questions about the show's future availability.
A show built on a strong premise that couldn't crack the ratings
The series centered on Colonel Patrick Quinn, a blunt, unfiltered U.S. Army officer played by Denis Leary, reassigned to the Netherlands after one particularly explosive outburst. His punishment ? Taking command of arguably the most irrelevant military base on the planet — no weapons, no tactical mission, no firepower whatsoever.
What the base lacked in combat readiness, it more than made up for in unexpected amenities :
- A Michelin Star-level commissary
- A top-tier bowling alley
- Lavender-infused laundry facilities
- The only fromagerie in the entire U.S. Army
It's an absurd setup, and on paper, it had real comic potential. Quinn tries to restore discipline at this glorified resort, aided — and complicated — by the base's previous interim leader, who turns out to be his estranged daughter. That family tension added emotional weight to what could have stayed a pure fish-out-of-water comedy.
The ensemble cast included Danny Pudi, Laci Mosely, and Hal Cumpston, with Joe Morton, Catherine Tate, and Dempsey Bryk appearing in heavily recurring roles. On paper, that's a solid lineup. In practice, it wasn't enough to keep viewership strong.
Going Dutch had the unfortunate distinction of being the lowest-rated entertainment program on FOX — a tough position to be in on any major broadcast network. No official statement explained the cancellation, but the ratings picture speaks for itself.
Who made the show, and where can you still watch it
The series came from FOX Entertainment Studios, with Joel Church-Cooper — known for his work on Brockmire — serving as writer, executive producer, and showrunner. Denis Leary and Jack Leary executive produced through their production company Amoeba, the same outfit behind Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll.
Distribution followed a multi-year deal that placed the show on both FOX for broadcast and Hulu for streaming, including Hulu on Disney+. Here's a quick breakdown of where things stand today :
| Platform | Availability | Region |
|---|---|---|
| FOX (broadcast) | Aired during run | United States |
| Hulu | Still available (both seasons) | United States |
| Hulu on Disney+ | Still available (both seasons) | United States |
| International streaming | Very limited | Select markets only |
That last row matters. Unlike Animal Control, another FOX comedy that secured broader international distribution, Going Dutch barely made a dent outside the U.S. Limited global reach rarely helps a show's case when renewal decisions come around — it shrinks the audience argument considerably.
The good news : both seasons remain streamable on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ as of now. Whether that stays true long-term depends on licensing decisions we'll keep an eye on.
What this cancellation says about FOX's comedy slate going forward
Losing your lowest-rated show isn't a surprise — it's almost inevitable. But the cancellation of Going Dutch does reshape what FOX's comedy lineup looks like heading into the next broadcast season. The network has been navigating a delicate balance between its broadcast identity and its Hulu streaming partnership, and not every show survives that transition.
Denis Leary's track record on FX — particularly with Rescue Me, which ran for seven seasons from 2004 to 2011 — showed he could sustain a long-running series with the right platform fit. Going Dutch may simply have landed on the wrong network at the wrong moment.
For context, FOX's comedy strategy leans heavily on procedurals and reality formats. A niche military sitcom set in the Netherlands was always going to fight for space. The show tried to carve out something distinct, and it did — the premise was genuinely original. The audience just didn't show up in numbers.
What comes next for FOX's entertainment slate is worth watching. The network is already developing new projects through FOX Entertainment Studios, and Marriage Market, coming soon to FOX and Hulu, is among the titles generating early attention. Whether it avoids the ratings pitfalls that caught Going Dutch remains to be seen — but it will benefit from lessons the network has clearly absorbed about what drives both broadcast audiences and streaming engagement simultaneously.
If you followed Going Dutch and want to track where its episodes stay available across platforms, that's exactly the kind of thing we monitor so you don't have to dig through each service manually.