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It is one-and-done for Black Cake. Hulu has cancelled the drama series after one season on the streaming service. Created by Marissa Jo Cerar, the eight-episode first season debuted in November and finished in December 2023.
Mia Isaac, Adrienne Warren, Chipo Chung, Ashley Thomas, Lashay Anderson, Faith Alabi, and Glynn Turman star in the series based on Charmaine Wilkerson’s novel. The drama tells the story of a woman whose family discovers her secrets after she dies.
No reason was given for the show’s cancellation, but viewership numbers likely played a role. According to Deadline, the series scored 94% on Rotten Tomatoes. Netflix had expressed interest in picking up the series for a second season, but a deal did not happen.
What do you think? Did you watch Black Cake on Hulu? Were you hoping for a second season of this drama?
Black Cake is a terrific show, I feel really sad it’s been cancelled. Netflix, Amazon? Somebody pick it up and bring it back.
Truly unfortunate, we watch a ton of shows that should be canceled, yet they are still on the air. A really good black West Indian series and it’s a one and done. Really Hulu?
Omg I was so looking forward to a season 2. You make these series and expect people to love it and leave the last episode with the intent to return and then you cancel
This network is canceling all the really good black shows I’m going to cancel my subscription I hope BET pick up all the shows y’all canceled
I have been waiting on the 2nd season. I got my family and friends hooked on it I was glad it was on hulu.plz reconsider
I am canceling my Hulu subscription. One of the best series I’ve seen in a long time. It’s a black cast, i expect it. I hope Prime or Netflix could pick it up. So many unanswered questions…..
Yes! It seems like Hulu doesn’t want to keep the black shows! Especially the controversial ones that shows real stuff. Black Cake was excellent and it deserves more than 1 season!!!
Enjoyed it immensely. Would love to have seen the additional secrets left hanging.