The decision to cancel was not driven solely by the eroded ratings, but the networks strategic change to exit the original scripted business. For example, wgn america drama outsiders wont return for any additional episodes after its april 25 season. Watch the masked singer season 3, episode 12 live its been nearly five months since wgn decided to pull the plug on its various scripted series including its underground railroad drama underground. As of april 19th, 2020, wgn america has yet to cancel or renew underground for season 3. The show is a drama centered around runaway slaves, and the season 2 teaser.
The network didnt announce an episode count or a premiere date, but if things. This is a viewer petition requesting hbo network to allow a season 3 for the phenomenal series, underground. Dec, 2016 the first season 2 trailer for wgn americas underground was released on tuesday along with a premiere date. Wgn america is officially out of the highend original scripted series business. Wgn americas hit series about the underground railroad has been renewed for a second season. With bet already passing on the drama, oprah winfrey has officially confirmed that own will not be saving the series due to its high cost, per refinery29. Its always disappointing when a beloved series gets cancelled before its time. Season two will consist of 10 new episodes which will shoot this summer and air in 2017.
Apr 25, 2016 wgn america renews underground for season 2. Underground season 3 should happen, because this series is. Plans for a third season of underground have been derailed. Variety reports wgn america has cancelled the tv series after two seasons. Wgn america opted not to pick up underground for season 3. Wgn american has cancelled the period drama after two seasons and 20 episodes, tribune media announced on tuesday. Wgn america officially renewed underground for season 2 to. Underground is an american television period drama series created by misha green and joe pokaski about the underground railroad in antebellum georgia. John legend seeks new home for underground, blasts far. Apparently the shows producing company, sony pictures tv, is trying to shop underground to other networks in the event of a cancellation. The wgn america tv show only has a couple weeks left before the end of its second season, but should there be a third. Wgn america has picked up a second season of its drama series underground. Apr 26, 2016 season one, which has been averaging 3 million viewers, will finish up on may 11, 2016 and prior to the season finale wgn america will air an allday underground marathon. As expected, the cable network today cancelled acclaimed drama underground after.
Apr 26, 2016 wgn america announced on monday that they had renewed its hit show underground for a second season. Apr 25, 2016 underground, the critically acclaimed firstyear drama about the underground railroad and the mostwatched original scripted series ever for wgn america, has been renewed for a second season. Wgn america has renewed underground for a second season, the network announced on monday. Underground renewed for season 2 on wgn america tv by. This official underground cancelled or renewed hub will keep you right up to date with the status of underground wgn america tv series. Underground season 3 own to save cancelled wgn america tv show. This series had profound effect in the lives of many viewers, especially those who did not know or completely understand its historical significance in the changing landscape of american history. Underground renewed for season two at wgn america tv guide. Dec, 2016 wgn america is closing the book on salem the cable network has opted to end the witchy drama with its current third season, the hollywood reporter has learned. May 11, 2017 underground season 3 should happen, because this series is adapting unseen history. Wgn america has canceled underground, its critically acclaimed drama about a group of runaway slaves and abolitionists. Underground season 3 own to save cancelled wgn america. The series was created by misha green and joe pokaski. Underground moving full steam ahead, wgn series renewed.
Apr 25, 2016 underground fans, its time to rejoice the runaway slave drama that has captivated the minds and hearts of 3 million viewers every week has been renewed for a second season, said matt cherniss. Apr 25, 2016 the season two order for underground comes on the heels of wgn america renewing outsiders, another hit series in its growing stable of highquality original programming. The pickup of the series from fox 21 television studios was unveiled saturday as part of the shows pres. The show has not been renewed at the moment, but lets take a minute bustle. Wgn america has renewed its supernatural drama salem for a third season. Wgn america chief explains why he canceled manhattan. Underground fans, its time to rejoice the runaway slave drama that has captivated the minds and hearts of 3 million viewers every week has been renewed for a second season. Underground canceled after 2 seasons on wgn america. The series, created by misha green and joe pokaski, is. May 30, 2017 plans for a third season of underground have been derailed.
May 30, 2017 wgn america is officially out of the highend original scripted series business. Underground cancelled no season 3 for wgn america series. Underground is an american 60 minute scripted history television series, which kicked off on march 9, 2016, on wgn america and is broadcast every wednesday at 22. Wgn america has renewed salem for a third season, the network announced during the shows panel at comiccon on saturday. Imdb, the worlds most popular and authoritative source for movie, tv and celebrity content.
Underground canceled by wgn america after 2 seasons deadline. Sinclair version of wgn america decides to cancel underground, theres always the chance. May 31, 2017 certified goon judge joe brown gets cussed the hell out. The move isnt much of a surprise, considering underground has been a strong performer for the channel. Underground canceled at wgn america hollywood reporter. Here we provided all the latest and necessary information regarding underground season 3 news and premiere dates. Underground not dead yet, despite being canceled by wgn.
Underground, the critically acclaimed firstyear drama about the underground railroad and the mostwatched original scripted series ever for wgn america, has been renewed for a second season. The network didnt announce an episode count or a premiere date, but if things stay consistent with season. Sad to see upon checking for release date that season 3 was not renewed. The onehour drama, from fox 21 television studios and creators. This was the case with underground which has been officially cancelled by wgn america after two seasons there will be no season 3 for the historical drama series. Underground is renewed for season 2 showbizjunkies. Is underground series going to be cancelled or renewed. Wgn americas salem to end with season 3 hollywood reporter. June 8, 2017 by renewcanceltv 5 comments underground s hopes of finding a new home following cancellation at wgn america have taken a final blow.
Season 2 teaser released for wgn americas underground. Unfortunately, in the world of television critical acclaim means very little if the ratings fail to impress executives. Sep 27, 2017 more than three months after wgn america officially canceled underground, executive producer john legend is still fighting to find a new home for a third season of the series about the underground. As of september 5th, 2019, wgn america has yet to cancel or renew underground for season 3. Salem has been renewed for season 3 at wgn america. This article has the most uptodate info on the status of underground season 2 as we continuously monitor the news to keep you in the know. Months after wgn canceled all of its scripted programming, the team is still looking for a new home to make underground season 3 happen. Apr 14, 2017 bad news, fans of mountain folk culture. Apr 25, 2016 wgn america has renewed underground, set in the precivil war south and following slaves attempting escape via the underground railroad, for a second season. Underground renewed for season two by wgn america variety. Has the underground tv show been cancelled or renewed for a third season on wgn america.
Wgn america renews standout series underground for a. Wgn america renews standout series underground for a second. Apr 25, 2016 on the heels of a strong launch, wgn americas breakout original drama series underground has been renewed for a second season with a 10episode order for premiere in 2017. May 30, 2017 underground will not return for a third season on wgn america, the network announced tuesday. Wgn america has renewed its new hit underground for a second season. Wgns underground renewed for season 2 that grape juice.
Wgn america has renewed underground for a second season, the network announced monday. The historical drama follows the heroes of the underground railroad who harnessed every. Outsiders wont return for season 3, but these dark. Were continuously monitoring the status of underground. The renewal comes after the series had been averaging over 1 million views per episode in live same day ratings and 3 million viewers in live sevenday ratings.
I could have sworn it was already renewed wasnt it. Wgn america has officially renewed the series for another season expected to debut in 2017. Wgn america renews standout series underground for a second season the finale will air wednesday, may 11, preceded by an allday underground marathon for fans to bingewatch the entire 10. Now, in response to the viewership demand, the series is running toward a season 2. Wgns underground will not be picked up by another network recap. Despite underground being a terrific and important series, it no longer fits with our. Underground moving full steam ahead, wgn series renewed for.
Not all hope is lost though, so hit the jump for the. This comes after the network canceled its longestrunning. May 31, 2017 underground was a hit for wgn america. Wgn americas underground railroad thriller underground, among the most widely praised series of the year and the networks mostwatched original program ever, has been renewed for a second. Undergrounds hopes of finding a new home following cancellation at wgn america have taken a final blow. Wgn america has renewed underground, set in the precivil war south and following slaves attempting escape via the underground railroad, for a second season. Underground wont return for season 3 on wgn america rd v2. Is there a new season of underground on wgn america.
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