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It’s soon going to be case closed for the Burden of Truth TV series. It’s been revealed that the fourth and final season will wrap up the show’s run. The eight episodes are expected to air on The CW this summer. There seems to be a disagreement over whether the show was cancelled or has ended on its own terms. Either way, we know there won’t be a fifth season.
Created by Brad Simpson, Burden of Truth debuted in 2018 and originates on CBC in Canada. The drama stars Kristin Kreuk, Peter Mooney, Star Slade, Meegwun Fairbrother, Anwen O’Driscoll, Sera-Lys McArthur, Dayle McLeod, and Paul Braunstein. The series centers on attorney Joanna Hanley (Kreuk), who walked away from her partnership at a corporate law firm in order to figure out why a mysterious illness was afflicting high school girls in her hometown of Millwood, Manitoba.
On The CW, the third season of Burden of Truth averaged a 0.09 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 505,000 viewers in the Live+same day ratings. Compared to season two, that’s up by 16% in the demo and up by 6% in viewership. The season finished airing in July 2020 and was one of the few series to experience ratings growth year-to-year.
The fourth season has been airing in Canada and the season (now series) finale airs tonight. News of the show coming to an end broke on the show’s Facebook page earlier today: “After four incredible seasons, we’re bringing our Burden of Truth story to its conclusion in tonight’s series finale. We are so proud of the stories we’ve been able to tell each season, especially those related to social justice. We’re also tremendously appreciative of the support we’ve received from our fans worldwide, and are particularly grateful to the communities in Winnipeg and Selkirk, Manitoba, for being so welcoming to our crew.”
Deadline reports that the show was cancelled but executive producers indicate that they knew ahead of time that season four would be the end.
“We’re incredibly proud of Burden of Truth and are honored that the show resonated with so many viewers worldwide,” executive producers Ilana Frank, ICF Films, Linda Pope, and Kyle Irving, Eagle Vision said in a statement. “When we began this season, we knew our story was coming to its natural end with a meaningful conclusion for Joanna, Billy, and the entire cast of characters. We’re thankful to the communities in Winnipeg and Selkirk, Manitoba, where we filmed our show, and our tremendous cast, helmed by Kristin Kreuk and Peter Mooney, for bringing ground-breaking stories to life. We also appreciate the steadfast support of our production partners at eOne, as well as our broadcasters CBC and The CW, on four tremendous seasons of Burden of Truth.”
What do you think? Do you enjoy the Burden of Truth TV series? Will you be watching season four when it airs on The CW? Are you sorry to hear that there won’t be a fifth season?
Hi, I love Burden of Truth and I just found out that was canceled . I am very sad that ended if that is true. I really hope the CBC and producers will give us more seasons – and why just 8 episodes bow? Why not 50 or more in season 4? I just finished watching ep. 8 for the second time and I could not wait for Wednesday to come to see ep. 9. I am very sad and disappointed that the season 5 was not renewed. Why all the great shows are getting canceled????
So disappointed…. Don’t understand
I love this series. Would definitely love to see series 5… Six… Seven!
Yet another excellent show ending!!!! Extremely disappointed to see Burden of Truth ending. It was an amazing show with incredible cast members. So tired of seeing all the really good shows either being cancelled or ending, however ridiculous shows keep airing season after season!!!
So, so, SO disappointed that Burden of Truth is being cancelled. I loved the show. Adored the characters and felt like I “ knew” them . Bad decision!
So disappointed to hear this, love the show, stories and acting. To me there seemed so many more stories to tell.
So sad to hear that the show is ending. I enjoyed all the actors on the show. I especially will missed seeing Peter Mooney and Kristen Kruek.
I was hooked right up front when Joanna stood up to her ‘corporate’ father and insisted on siding with the little guy. The show has maintained a natural arc over the years. Really will miss it!
Just watched the final episode this morning and I kind of got the vibe that they were wrapping things up. Such a shame as its a fantastic series that I’ve enjoyed from day one. Always well made, well acted – an outstanding Canadian production. I’ll miss it.
Just watched the series finale last night. I got mixed signals whether it was the last show or the series would be renewed. I’m bummed it has been cancelled.
Love this show….sorry to see it go. The Canadian shows are so much better than US shows; i.e., Schitt’s Creek is a perfect example.
Sorry to hear Burden of Truth is coming to end. It was a great show. Looking forward to seeing the last season on the CW this summer.
Very surprised to see that it is ending. I hope the show ended on their own terms, and wasn’t cancelled, as it was one of the best shows on television.
so sorry to see it go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
How sad a nice Canadian show has to come to an end so soon. Will miss the storylines with a Canadian twist.