Subscribers are upset with a decision from Amazon Prime Video to cancel a critically acclaimed series after one season. The hit series, which combined both comedy and drama, has been axed without any plans for a second season even though the initial order called for one.
This surprising turn of events was shared in a new report. While a second season for the series was part of the initial order made in 2023, those orders aren’t always guaranteed, and it appears that the evaluation process convinced the platform not to move forward with this series.
The critically-acclaimed series was quite costly due to its filming locations in New York and Paris as well as the hiring of numerous top ballet dancers.
Unfortunately, the acclaim wasn’t enough, as the series didn’t reach high enough numbers on Amazon Prime’s streaming categories. In fact, viewership quickly declined, making it a seemingly easy decision for Amazon to cancel the series without a renewal.
As shared by Deadline:
“Prime Video is not proceeding with a second season of Amy Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palladino’s ballet dramedy series, Deadline has learned. The streamer and Amazon MGM Studios will continue to support the series’ Emmy campaign in the comedy categories.”
The series, titled Étoile, is said to have been axed as a result of “performance vs. cost.” The series, which was co-created by Sherman-Palladino as a result of her ballet background, includes eight episodes revolving around the dancers and artistic staff at two world-renowned ballet companies in New York and Paris.
As a result, the first season now ends on a cliffhanger, leaving a serious reminder for television viewers that it’s extremely disappointing when their favorite shows don’t receive the conclusions they deserve. While there is no second season of Étoile, Amazon Prime subscribers can still view what episodes were produced for the series if they so desire. Stay tuned to ScreenGeek for any additional Amazon Prime and television updates as we have them.