The First Lady will not be back for a second season following a vote of no confidence from its network Showtime.'Showtime can confirm that the anthology series The First Lady will not be moving forward with another season,' a spokesperson for the network shared with Deadline on Monday.The series — which stars Viola Davis, Michelle Pfeiffer and Gillian Anderson as famous wives of American presidents — incited controversy during its brief tenure for Davis' portrayal of Michelle Obama, which some viewers found to be 'insulting' and over-the-top.
No second term: Showtime has canceled its historical drama series The First Lady after just one season; (L–R) stars Michelle Pfeiffer, Viola Davis and Gillian Anderson pictured'We would like to applaud the artistry and commitment of our showrunner Cathy Schulman, director Susanne Bier, their fellow executive producers, our amazing cast — led by executive producer Viola Davis, Michelle Pfeiffer and Gillian Anderson — and our studio partner Lionsgate for their dedicated work in telling the unique stories of three remarkable leaders,' the statement concluded.In addition to Davis playing Obama, Pfeiffer starred on the anthology series as Betty Ford, while Anderson played Eleanor Roosevelt.
The series wasn't a hit with critics, and it currently has a 41 percent rotten rating from reviewers surveyed by Rotten Tomatoes.The first season was spread between the three leading ladies, and future seasons were expected to show the trials and tribulations of other famous First Ladies.
Too much:The series incited controversy during its brief tenure for Davis' portrayal of Michelle Obama, which some viewers found to be 'insulting' and over-the-top True to life: Pfeiffer appeared on the 10-episode.
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