Netflix axes popular show after just one series – as livid fans threaten to ‘boycott’ streamer ... https://ift.tt/aQNdBMh #us #uk #world #politics #top #news #readmore NETFLIX has cancelled the supernatural series Lockwood & Co. after just one season leaving fans fuming. The production company at the hit tv show made a statement breaking the news of the show’s cancellation. Lockwood & Co. announce they have been cancelled[/caption] The axe came after just one season which has eight episodes[/caption] Fans were left fuming at the news and threaten to boycott Netflix[/caption] The statement read: “With a heavy heart, we announce that Lockwood & Co will not return for a second series… “To the fans- to Lock Nation- you really have been the greatest. We cannot thank you enough for how much you have embraced, celebrated and loved the show. “We are particularly proud of the gifted young actors who brought Jonathan’s beloved fictional characters to the screen with such warmth, charm and vulnerability. “Ruby, Cameron and Ali were our perfect Lucy, Lockwood and George. We couldn’t have asked for a more dedicated or talented trio. “All three are superstars and we can’t wait to see them shine in the dazzling bright future that undoubtedly awaits them.” Fans of Lockwood & Co. were left devastated by the news as they were eagerly waiting for the next series. Some took to social media to express their shock and outrage at the recent announcement and threaten to boycott Netflix. One said: “My kids and I are utterly devastated by this. Daughter feeling grief like she’s lost a friend @NetflixUK has a lot to answer for.” Another wrote: “This is so disappointing- especially because we know that they cancelled this for another/new series, which will also probably not be picked up after its first season. We’ve also always known that Netflix is in it for the money.” A third penned: “So crushing to see such a fantastic show get tossed aside by @netflix but that’s the norm for them now.” A fourth added: “That’s it. BOYCOTT NETFLIX BRU this is a JOKE. first julie and the phantoms.. NOW LOCKWOOD AND CO? BRUH THEY MAKE TERRIBLE STUFF AND CANCEL ALL YHE GOOD STUFF NAW.” The supernatural thriller was based on the Jonathan Stroud’s books. It was set in an alternative London overrun with ghosts visible only to the young. The cast included Bridgeton’s Ruby Stokes and newcomers Cameron Chapman and Ali Hadji-Heshmati, who delivered sensational performances. Netflix’s cancellation of Lockwood & Co. comes after the axe of other shows like National Treasure: Edge of History, The Winchesters, and Fantasy Island. This was due to low viewership and the writers’ strike. This worrying trend of abrupt cancellations has fans are wondering what much-loved Netflix tv show will be axed next. All eight episodes of Lockwood & Co. is available to stream on Netflix. #Netflix axes popular show after just one series – as livid fans threaten to ‘boycott’ streamer https://ift.tt/odVbWMJ

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