Hulu subscribers will be disappointed to learn that the streaming service has canceled a fan-favorite series. This particular show only lasted two seasons on the platform before Hulu made the decision to scrap it completely.
The second season of the show premiered last year on July 17, 2023. The season consisted of eight total episodes and now, more than a year later, fans are learning that there will not be a third season. This no doubt has audiences quite upset to learn the “dramedy” series will end with quite a few loose ends.
The show’s star, Kerry Washington, confirmed as much in an announcement made on her Instagram profile. Here’s what she shared in the post’s caption:
“Ladies & Gents,” Washington begins, “that is a wrap on Unprisoned.”
She continued to confirm that UnPrisoned will not be returning for a third season:
“This beautiful show that we poured so much of our hearts and souls into is unfortunately not coming back for a Season 3. But I wanted you to hear it from me because while we’re super duper disappointed, we’re also crazy deeply grateful.”
At this point, Washington continued to thank everyone involved with making the series happen and how grateful she is to the fans as well:
Making this show was a labor of love. And we know that so many of you found connection and healing with The Alexander Family – and that their impact will live on! We are soooooo grateful to the entire cast & crew – who are not only brilliant and hardworking, but a JOY to work with! Thank you to our fellow producers and all our writers and directors for leading and guiding and inspiring us. Thank you to ABCS, Hulu & Onyx for giving us a creative home. And most importantly, we are grateful to YOU ALL – for watching, laughing, crying, yelling, dancing, eye-rolling, cheering (and all of the things between) along with us each episode. It was such a blessing. And we thank you ❤️ OK! I don’t want to make this all sad, so I would LOOOOOOVE if you commented below 👇🏾 your favorite moment from the show. We shared a few of ours in this video 😍”
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The Hulu series had an interesting premise, one which revolved around Washington’s character Paige Alexander. The plot really gets going when her character’s father, Edwin Alexander played by Delroy Lindo, is released from prison and he moves in with Paige and her son, Finn, played by Faly Rakotohavana. The potential third season was implied to revolve around Paige’s mother, though that will clearly no longer come to pass.
Stay tuned to ScreenGeek for any additional updates regarding the latest Hulu shows and any other television news as we have it. For now, it’s disappointing to see UnPrisoned come to an end, but hopefully subscribers enjoyed the two seasons that were released.