(WGN America)
On Monday night, WGN America finished airing the first season of the Almost Paradise TV series. Tonight, the show’s creator, Dean Devlin, shared with his cast and crew that series won’t be returning to the cable channel for another season. However, that doesn’t mean that the series has been cancelled either. The possibility for a second season is still alive.
A crime drama series, Almost Paradise stars Christian Kane, Samantha Richelle, Arthur Acuña, Nonie Buencamino, and Ces Quesada. The series revolves around a former DEA agent, Alex Walker (Kane), who’s been forced into retirement. He moves to the Filipino island of Cebu and purchases a hotel gift shop, planning to live a tranquil and less stressful life. Unfortunately, the island’s luxury resorts attract rich, powerful, and sometimes criminal elite from around the world, often on a collision course with Alex.
Devlin has already discussed some plans that he has for the second season but first, the show must be renewed. Tonight, Devlin said, “A lot of people have been asking about season two so I want to tell everybody what’s happening with our show. Just so everyone knows we will not be back on WGN next year. WGN has decided to change into an all-news network [in primetime]. We are grateful to WGN for launching our show and for getting us up and running and giving us a place to show the show to everyone. So, thank you for that opportunity. But, we will not be back next year with WGN but that does not mean that we will not be back.”
He continued, “I can’t name the platform yet because the ink isn’t dry on the contract but, this July, all of the original episodes will appear in a new place and that place will be for free so everyone will be able to watch it for free.”
“And, they have sworn to me that, if we do well enough, if we perform really well in those first couple months, they will pick up season two and continue the show. We will announce at some point where that new platform is,” Devlin said.
“If we do well, we will be back for season two and nothing would make me happier. I can’t imagine any show that I’ve ever worked on being more fun than this one. Again, thank you, everyone, for a wonderful season,” he concluded.
What do you think? Are you a fan of the Almost Paradise TV series? Will you be watching the first season episodes in support? Should this series have a second season?
Found the show on demand…absolutely loved it! Binge watched the whole season in two days! Hopefully it comes back for season 2!!!!
I very much hope there will be a season 2 not just because #DeanDevlin has once again brought us brilliant escapist entertainment and starring the incomparable #ChristianKane, but they have also once again assembled a wonderful ensemble of co-stars, I want to get to see Kai’s growth, both as a police officer and as a person, I want to know how, why Ernesto became so calm and stong and capable yet prefers to be the guy that watches everybody’s back, does Cary ever soften up, does the police chief ever get his big break on the? Really love all these… Read more »
Yup, will watch. Hope to see a second season, then more!
Definitely want Almost Paradise to return. Yes, my wife and I will watch to support a season 2.
PLEASE come Back. I really enjoy the show and I love the cast. Please let me know where your going to be!!!
Really liked the show. Happy to see Kane in series again. Hope it returns. Total bummer about wgn there’s already enough news!
Yes!Big fan of the show. I the actors and it makes me laugh to.I’m pulling for you.Need to keep good shows on.
Just let me know where and when – I’ll be watching!
I think almost paradise is a great show
It should be renewed
I’d miss it if it isn’t
Hope to see a season two, but not on a streaming service. It should be picked up but another cable channel. Also, could someone please tell WGN that we don’t need any more news channels. I think we’re all pretty sick of the ones we have now.
It is clear that Dean Devlin and Christian Kane have great chemistry together. Their latest production, Almost Paradise, is another highly entertaining and well-done show. The storyline is engaging, the casting is truly solid, the location is fresh and exotic, the action is tight and the weaving of drama and humor makes the show come alive. This is truly WGN loss and a great win for the next suitor. My wife and I have thoroughly enjoyed the first season and look forward to many more shows.
I really like the show I even record them
My whole family in different states watch it also
Love Christian Kane,good to see him have a bigger role than Leverage,I see a bright future for him.RENEW!
Yes. Bring it back.
Loved Almost Paradise. The characters were awesome and I’ll watch Christian Kane in anything . Love him and his work. Great chemistry on the show. Looking forward to more.