As expected, NBC has decided not to move forward with a second season of AD: The Bible Continues. The 12 episode mini-series wrapped on June 21st and has now been cancelled.
Produced by Mark Burnett and Roma Downey, AD: The Bible Continues tells the tale of the later chapters of biblical history (following the Crucifixion of Christ). It focuses on the disciples who had to go forward and spread the teachings of Jesus Christ to a world dominated by political unrest. The cast includes Juan Pablo Di Pace, Adam Levy, Richard Coyle, Vincent Regan, Greta Scacchi, Babou Ceesay, Chipo Chung, Emmett J. Scanlan, Jodhi May, Joanne Whalley, Ken Bones, Kevin Doyle, Helen Daniels, and Fraser Ayers.
The series debuted on April 5th to a respectable 2.33 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 9.68 million viewers. Unfortunately, the ratings saw severe drops in the weeks that followed. The finale hit a series low with a 0.7 demo and 3.56 million.
Though NBC doesn’t want a second season, the story isn’t over. Producers Mark Burnett and Roma Downey have said that their writers have been working on scripting season two for some time.
Now that NBC has cancelled the show, the producers see it as a tentpole for the launch of OTT. They have been working on the online channel since partnering with MGM to form United Artists Media Group last fall. The online channel is envisioned as a base for faith and religion-based content but won’t be launched until 2016 or 2017.
The castmembers of AD are being released from their contracts because the next incarnation won’t be filmed for awhile. As a result, there may be some recasting when production resumes.
What do you think? Should NBC have cancelled this show? Will you watch the next season online when it becomes available or prefer to watch on DVDs. Would you pay to watch this kind of programming?
God only knows just how much the world needs to know him and his works thru the the apostals
Please continue
I’m hugely disappointed season 2 of A.D. has been cancelled. Where can I find it to continue watching? Now with the world’s situation, any chance it will be filmed now? I have purchased on DVD The Bible and A.D. and would definitely purchase any continuations.
Praying they do continue the series!
If God wills it let there be a second season for A.D bible continues, it would have a big impact on people just look at how well the Chosen is doing.
Hope to see season 2 of AD the Bible continues. Love that movie. Why not add to it Pureflix app? .
I really hope they are able to continue with a second season and even further, I absolutely loved watching this on Pureflix and was extremely disappointed when I realized there was only 1 season and in the world as it is today , this is truly a blessing to have people perform the stories of the Bible instead of your typical tv and movies aired today. I sure hope it continues. God Bless!
We would be Extremely Excited and consider it an Enormous Blessing to watch a Second Season of AD!!! We are also willing to pay for it via DVD, etc. ♥️
You should produce season 2 even though the profits aren’t great, but you should think that the biggest profit is in heaven since this production is helping a lot of people to be saved and accept Jesus.
Ask for money to the viewers to fund the project, you will be amazed after you see God’s power. I am willing to cooperate.
People need to know the story of the gospel and how God has preserved it throughout history. Please continue AD.
I watched all 12 Episodes because they are featured on PureFlix, which I trust for good programing. Of course the subject matter is brutal, but this is the reality of history. The reign of the Roman Empire was one of horror for the Jewish people, but any antisemitism is wrong and must be stopped. Personally I had trouble watching the ongoing cruelty, but it happened. I understand the need for viewer numbers and it does reveal the interest level. You can not fault that for being a reason to discontinue the series. Personally I watch no TV, avoid all advertising… Read more »
Please let the be a season two do not be carried away be the number of viewers or subscribers to the movie but be carried by the joy God has when you preach the gospelof Christ Jesus
I wouldn’t suggest that the movie just im episode 12. AD the bible continues is a great and as well inspiring movie which I myself has benefited from, so for this movie to end just like that wouldn’t be advisable. I’d suggest that there should be a season two even though there isn’t enough viewers, it God’s work not human its the easiest way to reach out to people concerning Jesus, you would not know how many lives this movie has reached out to just by the number of viewers or subscribers, there are so many people whom this movie… Read more »
Let season 2 of A.D. continue
Presse make a second session.