May 27th 2024.
Ever since its abrupt cancellation after the first season, fans have been pleading for the return of the beloved series, The Society. Premiering on Netflix in May 2019, the show followed a group of teenagers who found themselves stranded in an identical version of their hometown, without any adult supervision. As they struggled to create their own community, things quickly spiraled out of control, leaving viewers on the edge of their seats with a major cliffhanger.
Despite initially being renewed for a second season, the show was ultimately canceled due to the global pandemic, sparking huge backlash from devoted fans. Five years later, their calls for more episodes have not died down, with creator Christopher Keyser admitting that he and the rest of the team are constantly brainstorming ways to continue the story. In fact, there were even plans for a graphic novel before the publishing company went bankrupt.
The Society premiered on Netflix to rave reviews in 2019
Keyser explained, "This wasn't a normal cancellation. This wasn't about not having the audience or losing interest in the show. It was due to a global crisis that impacted all of us during the one year we were able to make it." He also revealed that they have ongoing discussions with the writers and executive producer Marc Webb about potential ways to bring the show back, but nothing is set in stone.
The series was canceled after one season
Starring Kathryn Newton, Gideon Adlon, Olivia DeJonge, Toby Wallace, and Jacques Colimon, The Society captivated audiences as the teens tried to make sense of their situation and grappled with the fact that their parents believed they were dead. Viewers were left with many unanswered questions, such as where the mysterious school buses disappeared to and whether the two timelines would ever merge again.
The cliffhanger left us all with questions
Netflix officially announced the decision to cancel The Society, along with another show called I Am Not Okay With This, in August 2020 during the peak of the global pandemic. The streaming giant expressed disappointment in having to make this decision due to the circumstances, but remains hopeful for potential future opportunities to continue the show.
Netflix bosses confirmed the axe in 2020
Despite the cancellation, Keyser assured fans that they had already mapped out the storylines for future seasons. He shared, "It really feels like this thing that we loved and were ready for was taken away more than anything I've ever done. That's true for the writers and Marc Webb, with whom I made the show. There's a sense that it stopped in mid-animation, but we knew a lot of what was going to happen on the other side."
Right on cue, fans took to social media to express their disappointment and plead for the show's return. Many begged Netflix to pick up more episodes for some much-needed closure, with some even offering to ignore the aging of the cast. The Society remains a beloved show among its dedicated fan base, and its potential revival or continuation is still a hot topic of conversation.
Could we finally get our hands on a second season?
Despite the uncertainty, fans continue to hold out hope for the return of The Society. As one fan put it, "When I say I would sell my soul for this! It would be my biggest win." The Society is currently available to stream on Netflix, and fans can only hope that their cries for more episodes will be heard.
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