‘Minx’ Canceled As HBO Max Reverses Season 2 Renewal
deadline.comPeriod erotic comedy Minx will not coming back for a second helping after all. HBO Max has opted not to proceed with the second season of the Ophelia Lovibond and Jake Johnson-fronted comedy series, which was picked up in May and just wrapped production.
Season 1 will be taken off HBO Max, and Lionsgate TV, which is behind the series, plans to shop both seasons. “We have enjoyed a good partnership with HBO Max and are working closely to find a new opportunity for Minx, so current, and new viewers, can continue this journey with us,” Lionsgate TV said in a statement.
At HBO Max, Lionsgate also has comedy Julia returning for a second season and upcoming limited series Love and Death. Minx marks the latest instance of Warner Bros.
Discovery not going forward with a greenlighted movie or a season of a show this year. It joins such casualties as DC movie Batgirl and animated series Little Ellen on HBO Max as well as TBS’ reality series The Big D and Season 2 of Chad.
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