A hilarious series, Bookie, created by Chuck Lorre and Nick Bakay, was recently canceled by Max. Read on to learn why.

This news comes in spite of the fact that "Bookie" was generally well-received. Even if it might not be as widely known as some of HBO's heaviest hitters, the series currently holds a 90% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with the consensus largely being that it was a solidly entertaining watch.