(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?
Please keep us posted on the new platform for Almost Paradise. I am really looking forward to watching Season 1 episodes again with hopes that Season 2 will not be far behind.
I love “Almost Paradise” and will definitely watch season 1 again. I will absolutely watch and welcome a season 2. Great acting, suspenseful plots and I love Christian Kane ever since “Leverage”!
Well, I promise to hold off binge watching Season 1 again until it is available on the new platform. This is so enjoyable – Chrstian Kane holds center stage admirably, doing some of his best work so far. Arthur Acosta and Samantha Richelle are wonderful discoveries – nice to see such a good ensemble without the usual American faces. Acosta, in particular, is superb, while Richelle has amazing impact on-screen. Hoping for Season 2, and hopefully more.
We really enjoyed this show. We never even knew it existed until Season 8 (thanks to our local news promoting it). Christian Kane is one of the most talented likable leading guys for a show like this. Fingers crossed for a Season 2!
Yes I loved the show. The cast are great.
I really like the show and the cast. I also like the fact that the show is filmed on location. Great job Mr. Devlin can’t wait for season 2.
Great show. Wasn’t sure at first. Fell in love with the cast and writers. Rest of the episodes were really fun and great to watch. My wife and I are true fans now and very much want to see the second season with no changes. Even on premium services. It really is well worth it. You guys should be proud of what you’ve accomplished! Rock on!
Really fun show. Looked forward to each new episode. Hope to see season two.
Whole family loves the show!! Please bring back season 2!! Can’t wait!
Husband and I loved the show! Hope it comes back to a station we can watch!!
We really enjoyed the show and hope to see it return. We did a 3-year tour in the PI while I was in the service and so much we saw in the show reminded us of those good times. The show itself was really good as well. It was nice to see Christian Kane finally get a good lead role, and the story fit his style well. The rest of the cast was good as well. To our knowledge, there has not been a show like this before but we sincerely how to see the additional seasons come.
Loved this show. Its better than what’s being shown compared to other shows
Loved the show, disappointed it ended early, bring on Season 2
I love the show as nd I as m fisappoi Ted it ended so quickly. Bring season 2
This is a great show. WGN is really missing out. I loved starting out my week on a high note every Monday. I’ll be looking for its new location. To the cast and crew, great job guys.