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?
We LOVE this program and LOVE Christian Kane! We’ve watched his other series and we’re so glad he is the lead in Almost Paradise! Please bring this show back for more seasons! The show has all the right ingredients with drama, crime, comedy and the backdrop and photography is an added enjoyment. Great entertainment!
Really enjoyed shop. A little serious, a bunch of fun. It would be great to see it continued.
My boyfriend and I thoroughly enjoyed watching Almost Paradise on WGN. We are looking forward to seeing season 2. We hope you will find another station and that it will begin to air very soon. We like watching Christian Kane and is an awesome actor. We watched Leverage and The Librarians and now wanna be faithful followers of Almost Paradise. Please bring it back so we can enjoy watching.
Please bring back Almost Paradise. Christian Kane is an awesome actor. I watched Leverage and The Librarians because of him. Plus the story line in Almost Paradise is something most people can relate to, as far as trying to keep your blood presure down. Also, the entire cast seems to fit together. Please bring back this show!
Please bring back Almost Paridise…my husband and I really love the series…
Great show. Found it on my library hoopla. Sure hope it continues..
We really enjoyed the show. I hope there is a second season. It was a breath of fresh air with all the other predictable shows that are on. Love the actors and the location of the filming.
My wife and I love this show so much we even bought the first season. Can’t wait for season two.
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE let there be a second, third, etc. season of Almost Paradise. This is a great show. Totally entertaining.
Yes! That is a great show and I really hope a second series becomes a reality!!
Please have a second season!!! The show has just enough drama and comedy to make it so fun to watch. There’s not been anything this good since Magnam PI, I realize that ages me a bit, but I watch to be entertained not stressed out or to hear anyone’s political views. This is a good show!
Love the show. Hoping for a Season 2. I purchased the first season!
JoAnn
A true ‘find’ in these chaotic times. Perfect blend of cast, writing, and set. We’ve got to”go to the mat”on this one and keep it on the schedule.
I love this show.
Love this show !! I can’t wait for many more seasons !!!