From a shocking Will Trent death to multiple cancellations, Scott Foley hasn’t had the best luck when it comes to TV roles.
Foley is known for his appearance on various TV shows, including his work on The Unit, Scrubs, Felicity and Scandal. He has also guest starred on Grey’s Anatomy, Dawson’s Creek and House, though his onscreen arcs have usually been cut short or ended tragically.
After Foley joined Will Trent in 2025, there were concerns that his character, Seth, wouldn’t make it for the long haul. A May 2026 episode showed Angie (Erika Christensen) finally giving birth, but her happiness was short-lived as Seth, her husband, died after collapsing in the hospital.
“What a wonderful gift to receive after a wonderful experience on #willtrent,” Foley wrote via Instagram alongside a photo of his name in the show’s title card. “Thanks to the cast and crew, the writers and creators who made the experience so special.”
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He added, “This will surely make my wife and daughter say ‘Awww’ each time they pass by and really, that’s enough for me.”
Months later, Foley broke his silence about his latest show’s cancellation. He took to Instagram in July 2026 to address Prime Video not renewing his faith-focused series, It’s Not Like That, for a second season.
“After six or so weeks in Prime Video’s Top 10, I think getting as high as, like, three or four, really great reviews — I think we have like 100 percent on Rotten Tomatoes — our little show called It’s Not Like That has been canceled at Amazon Prime,” he began in the video, admitting he was “disappointed” by the news.
“But I’m so grateful for the chance. I get to make — I got to make a show I’m so proud of with people I grew to like a lot, and now we don’t get to make it anymore, and you don’t get to watch it,” he continued. “If you watched it, thank you. I appreciate it. If you didn’t, it’s still on Amazon Prime.”
Foley added, “It’s not going to change the cancellation, but I wanted to thank everybody who took the time to check it out. Whether it was you found it on your own, whether it was a recommendation you saw on social media, it’s appreciated. So thank you.”
Keep scrolling for a breakdown of Foley’s most disappointing TV news:
‘Grey’s Anatomy’
Playing a patient with a rare genetic condition can only end one way on Grey’s Anatomy — and the medical drama delivered exactly that with Foley’s Henry.
‘Scandal’
While Foley’s character, Jake, survived on Scandal, his ending was far from happy. Not only did he not get the girl, Jake took the fall for crimes that led to him imprisoned for life.
‘Whiskey Cavalier’
Foley’s action series, which also costarred Lauren Cohan, Ana Ortiz, Tyler James Williams, Vir Das and Josh Hopkins, had a short-lived run on ABC.
2026 has been brutal when it comes to our favorite shows getting canceled. Netflix cut ties with Boots two months after the show premiered. Based on Greg Cope White‘s memoir, the scripted series followed Cameron (Miles Heizer) as he joined the U.S. Marine Corps alongside his best friend Ray (Liam Oh) during the 1990s, the […]
‘The Big Leap’
Foley led the cast of The Big Leap when it ran for one season on Fox in 2021.
‘The Girls on the Bus’
Foley had a recurring role on the HBO Max series, which only lasted one season.
‘Will Trent’
After a two-season stint on Will Trent, Foley’s character, Seth, was killed off shortly after getting married and becoming a father.
‘It’s Not Like That’
Erinn Hayes and Scott Foley in It’s Not Like That. Steve Dietl/Amazon Prime Video
The faith-based series was canceled in 2026 after airing one season — despite finding success on Prime Video.
