Disney+ has cancelled two of its original series, Extraordinary and Shardlake, itās now been revealed. More here.
Just after Paramount+ decided to pull the plug on the revived series of Frasier, according to Variety Disney+ have announced the cancellation of two of its original British dramas ā Extraordinary and Shardlake.
Extraordinary, created and written by Emma Moran, is set in a world where teenagers develop super powers at the age of 18. The show follows Jen, the one girl who did not gain powers. The cancellation is especially upsetting for fans, as the second series ended on a cliffhanger that will now not be resolved. It feels like the 1990s and 2000s all over again.
Shardlake, based on the book series by C.J. Sansom and adapted for television by Stephen Butchard, is set during the dissolution of the monasteries in the Tudor era. Physically disabled barrister Master Matthew Shardlake is sent by Thomas Cromwell to investigate the death of a commissioner in the remote town of Scarnsea. Four episodes were made. Sansom sadly passed away shortly before the series premiered.
A spokedperson for Disney+ said āDisney+ Original series Extraordinary will not be returning for a third season on the service. We’re so proud of the hilarious, award-winning series brought to life by the incredibly talented British and Irish cast and crew, our production partners at Sid Gentle Films, and the exceptional writing talent of creator Emma Moran. Disney+ Original series, Shardlake will also not be returning for a second season on the service. We’d like to thank Stephen Butchard who adapted the late C.J. Sansom’s beloved novel for the screen, the entire cast – led by the outstanding Arthur Hughes – and crew, and our production partners The Forge and Runaway Fridge. We hope to work with all of our partners across these shows again in the futureā.
You can watch all episodes of Extraordinary and Shardlake on Disney+. Just donāt expect any more of themā¦