Starz has decided to cancel their Camelot TV series after one season. While the ratings weren’t bad for the Arthurian show, the numbers aren’t necessarily the whole reason why there won’t be a second season.
Camelot, as you might have guessed, is based on the legend of King Arthur. The series stars Jamie Campbell Bower as a young King Arthur, with Joseph Fiennes as Merlin, Eva Green as Morgan, and Tamsin Egerton as Guinevere.
The premiere attracted 1.1 million viewers with a 0.5 rating in the 18-49 demographic. That marked the cable channel’s most-watched and highest-rated original series premiere to date. Unfortunately, the second installment dropped 24% in total viewership and subsequent episodes dropped even further. Still, by the end of the season, the ratings were on an upswing. The finale nearly matching the viewership of the premiere.
While Camelot may have ordinarily ended up getting a renewal from Starz, the ratings weren’t the only factor in play.
A statement from a Starz representative notes, “Due to significant production challenges, Starz has decided not to exercise the option for subsequent seasons of Camelot with our production partners GK-tv, Octagon Films and Take 5 Productions.” Deadline reports that some of those “challenges” included scheduling conflicts with some of the actors.
What do you think? Are you sorry to hear that Camelot has been cancelled? Would you have liked to have seen a second season?
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Man oh man been some years now but still be waiting for Camelot i still check frequently for a second season i wonder when it will happen
make another season it was different. and most entertaining.
I really like this show. I really enjoy Jamie Campbell Bower and Eva Green. The first Season created such a nice character build up. It would have been nice to see a more angry side of Arthur and where Morgans exploits would haven taken her and Arthur. I really hope someone else picks this up!
Yes loved the show we need Camelot back
I just found this series and am sad that there will not be a second season. I looked forward to Arthur maturing and the return of Merlin wiser and sstronger to assist the challenges faced to defeat Morgan.
My wife and I were enjoying this series, got set to watch season 2 ,and bam……no go. What a rip.
What the hell? My wife and I were enjoying the series. Got ready to watch season two……..and bam. No go. What a rip!!!!
Yes I Am so Pissed To Hear There Won’t Be A Season 2…..I Love This ******* Show.
Shame on you Stars TV this show was great acting and plots! My wife if 30 years couldn’t stop watching! Until we seen last episode 10 and realized you let a wide viewing audience down shame on you!
Just watched season1 thru a DVD set, absolutely loved it!!, I couldn’t wait to go and find season2 only to find out it was cancelled., this would be an awesome comeback if it was brought back
So sad to hear that there won’t be a season 2 of Camelot I’m hoping they reconsider , they left season 1 with so many questions and wonders on what’s next to happen ,, just give it a try it can’t hurt , so much more to show and explain please please give us season 2
Noooo how can they leave series 1 on such a cliffhanger then cancel the show!!! Love GOT but I loved Camelot just as much. The cast was amazing! Surely by now (6 years since season 1) the actors would have freed up their schedules to make season 2 happen. Please bring it back or make a movie or something…
Mostly upset because it ends on a massive cliffhanger
Loved this show. Binge watched the show over 3 nights. Such beautiful costumes, stunning scenery and a wealth of talented actors. There is so much more storyline left to tell. Please bring it back for at least another season (or even as a telemovie) so that I and all the other fans can get some closure. With Game of Thrones winding down to it’s conclusion next year, perhaps Starz could reschedule a Camelot Season 2 to fill the void.
I know it doesn’t seem likely, but I live in hope.
mi-a placut la nebunie camelot doresc mai multe sezoane va rooooog