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Peacock has canceled Ponies after one season. Emilia Clarke and Haley Lu Richardson, along with co-creator David Iserson and other cast members, reacted on social media with gratitude and reflections on the show’s seven-year journey and its impact, while expressing pride in what was made and appreciation for the fans who watched.
Peacock has canceled the Cold War spy thriller Ponies after its eight-episode first season, despite positive critical reception (a 94% Rotten Tomatoes score) and a high-profile cast led by Emilia Clarke and Haley Lu Richardson; the series debuted Jan. 15, but Peacock does not release regular streaming ratings and Ponies did not appear on Nielsen’s top streaming charts. The show was co-created by David Iserson and Susanna Fogel and produced by Universal Television.
Peacock canceled Ponies after one season despite strong critical praise (94% on Rotten Tomatoes) and positive viewer response, citing insufficient viewership to justify renewal. Set in 1977 Moscow, the espionage series stars Emilia Clarke and Haley Lu Richardson as Bea and Twila, embassy workers who become CIA operatives, with Season 1 ending on multiple cliffhangers that won’t be resolved without a new season.
Geena Davis says she and the cast were left in the dark about Netflix’s cancellation of The Boroughs after one season, calling the decision disappointing; she notes the creators warned there would be no cliffhanger and is open to a revival or spin‑off, while the show had strong early viewership and critical praise.
Amazon Prime Video has canceled the animated series Kevin, co-created by Aubrey Plaza, who announced the news on Instagram and called it disappointing. The show, about a cat who bonds with other animals at a Queens pet rescue, stars Jason Schwartzman and features voices from Whoopi Goldberg, John Waters, Amy Sedaris and Aparna Nancherla; all eight episodes premiered on Prime Video on April 20. Plaza reflected on shifts in the TV industry, contrasting the cancellation with past NBC support for Parks and Rec.
Deadline reports Denis O’Hare reacted to Netflix’s cancellation of The Boroughs with a tongue‑in‑cheek plea for Emmy voters to back the show, calling the idea of “sweet revenge” by voting for it a way to stick it to Netflix, while noting his castmates and the show’s surprise cancellation after positive reviews but soft ratings.
San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones urged cancelation of Kanye West’s July 4 Alamodome concert citing a history of hate speech and antisemitic comments, though tickets remain on sale; the controversy echoes other cancellations around West performances abroad and in Tampa, reflecting widespread opposition to his controversial stance.
Aubrey Plaza announced on Instagram that Amazon Prime has canceled her animated comedy Kevin after one season. The show, co-created with Joe Wengert, follows a spoiled house cat who joins a NYC shelter of stray cats. Plaza thanked fans and the cast, expressing disappointment and noting the industry’s renewal challenges.
Deadline reports Aubrey Plaza announced that Amazon Prime Video canceled the animated series Kevin after one season. Plaza, who co-created the show with Joe Wengert, expressed disappointment but hopes Kevin the talking cat might find a new owner someday. The voice cast includes Jason Schwartzman as Kevin, with Whoopi Goldberg, John Waters, Amy Sedaris and Aparna Nancherla, and the series follows Kevin moving into a Queens pet rescue after his humans break up; it remains available to stream on Prime Video.
Geena Davis told The Hollywood Reporter she’s ‘terribly disappointed’ Netflix canceled The Boroughs, the Duffer Brothers–produced series she starred in, with no explanation given. The show had been in Netflix’s top 10 but premiered May 21 and was canceled June 17; first-week viewership neared 10 million and later fell below 4 million, suggesting weak long-tail growth. Creators had planned a three-season arc, but the cast were told to end Season 1 with a cliffhanger, though Davis notes it still serves as a complete story. She has other projects in the works, including a film with Arnold Schwarzenegger, and there have been no announced spin-offs.
Netflix canceled The Boroughs after one season despite strong reviews and a top-10 showing; Geena Davis said the cast and creators were disappointed and not given a clear explanation. THR reports the expensive production budget as a factor, though Netflix says it was a business decision. The series, created by Jeffrey Addiss and Will Matthews and executive produced by the Duffer Brothers, ends with a self-contained story, and the full season is streaming on Netflix.
Netflix canceled The Boroughs after one season despite solid early viewership and strong critical reception, citing a steep production cost (around $10 million per episode or higher) and the Duffers’ deal with Paramount; Netflix, which owns the series, declined to extend cast options, effectively ending the show with no revival planned, while noting ongoing collaboration with the Duffers on other projects.
Netflix has canceled The Boroughs after one season, despite positive reviews and strong audience presence, with production costs cited as a factor. The sci-fi drama from the Stranger Things creators starred a high-profile ensemble and followed retirement‑home residents who uncover a dark truth after a monstrous sighting. The creators said they left the door open for a Season 2 with a satisfying ending, but Netflix chose not to proceed.
Netflix canceled The Boroughs after its one-season debut, despite a star-studded cast and high production values; while it started strong in the Top 10 with a solid weekend view count, viewership fell sharply in week two, and the expensive production combined with dwindling numbers led to no renewal, even though a writers’ room had begun planning season two.
Netflix canceled The Boroughs after one season, confirmed by The Hollywood Reporter. The sci‑fi drama, which premiered recently and lingered in Netflix’s weekly top 10, was costly, and the Duffer Brothers are headed to Paramount, with a secret Duffers project set for a 2028 theatrical release.