Lodge 49 is not going to return. AMC canceled the series after its second season last month, and the people behind the series fought to find the series a new series. One of the creators of the series threw in the towel on his Twitter account today.
The cast of Lodge 49 includes Wyatt Russell, Brent Jennings, Sonya Cassidy, Linda Emond, David Pasquesi, and Eric Allan Kramer. The creator mentioned them all by name in his message to the fans. During its second season, the series averaged 198,000 viewers per episode.
Jim Gavin said the following in a number of tweets about the AMC series:
“DEAR LYNX, it breaks my heart to announce that LODGE 49 won’t be going forward. We tried very hard to find a new home, but there were no takers. Ratings, metrics, algorithms…que sera, brah. I will write a proper postscript soon, but for now a few thoughts. Re: AMC…Mixed feelings! Even after our cancellation we made just about every major top ten list alongside all the big shows. That’s not easy to do and it makes me so proud. We delivered something special & I think it’s fair to say that we deserved a chance to finish our story. That said, AMC were the ONLY place willing to take a chance on LODGE 49. Creatively, they were amazing, letting us make the show we wanted. It’s a miracle we got two wonderful seasons and I’m forever grateful. I hope the next TV show that focuses on plumbing and hermeticism becomes a ratings smash. But until then! Maybe it’s fitting that a show about a secret society remains a secret. Something people have to search for, or stumble upon, like a ring in the sand. To our amazing fans, thank you for fighting for the show. Your patience, enthusiasm, solidarity, & creativity have meant the world to all of us. We have to accept the exile our knowledge requires, but the lodge is where you take it & the doors are always open. Lynx for life.
Here’s the good news. LODGE 49 is still a thing in the world! We looked at each season as a ten hour movie, to be watched more than once, like all the things we love. I do think there is a sense of wholeness to what we’ve made and I know that will continue to reward viewers. When both seasons land on Hulu in 2020, let’s make a celebration of it. The thing that stings most is not being able to go back to work with our once in a lifetime cast. Wyatt Russell, Brent Jennings, Sonya Cassidy, Linda Emond, Eric Allan Kramer, David Pasquesi. They are the best and their performances will only grow in stature. I will write more about our cast and crew, and all the incredible writers in our room, but for now let me say that the sense of joy and connection in the show reflected the working atmosphere created by all of these kind, brilliant and hilarious people. I love you all.
I want to thank our executive producers Dan Carey and Paul Giamatti, two of the best humans ever. Their love of the show and deep knowledge of all its crazed literary and alchemical underpinnings made all of this so easy and fun. I want to thank our co-ep, @ncjack , gracious and indefatigable, a legendary magician in the world of production. She was the glue that held it all together, and on a daily basis she was willing to lend me her phone charger. The best part of all this was working every day with showrunner, @rockoocko . He’s a comic genius, a master of character and story, but more imporantly he always leads with his heart. The goodness of his soul, and his wish for a better world, were the driving forces of LODGE 49.
Cruelty is weakness. Laughter is a prayer.
Personally, LODGE 49 changed my life. I put everything I know and love into it. Every shit job, every failure, every loss, every hope, every song, every book, every kindness given to me, every little thing that brought me joy. What a privilege. No one should be so lucky. Working on LODGE 49, with so many incredible people, was the greatest honor of my life. I can’t put into words how proud it makes me. We made something beautiful and I know it will stand the test of time. Finally, my greatest hope is that people will continue to find LODGE 49, and when they do I hope that, like Dud, they feel less alone. ‘The greatest thing You’ll ever learn Is just to love And be loved In return’ #lodge49forever”
What do you think? Are you sad that Lodge 49 was not saved? Are you a fan of the AMC series?
Best show I have watched in a long while. I was hooked from episode 1 and enjoyed every minute after. Very disappointed to learn that this show has been cancelled. I want to know all the secrets.
Oh my goodness! I just found Lodge 49 on Hulu last month and I have told everyone I know about it and those that took a peek were immediately captured by its creative humor and peak interest topics. And what a great cast! Every person fit their role without question. I cannot believe that just when things were coming together they would cancel this great show. I was so happy to wait for the next season to answer so many questions. Not to mention the great conversation starters created by the show. Many shows have been given a second look… Read more »
Really liked the show. Quirky, endearing, real life with a touch of mysticism that may or may not be there. Sorry there isn’t another season.
Very sad I will miss the characters. It shows that we are all connected to each other Andre make each other better. Please return and do some promotion
YES I’M SAd & MAD !! I looked forward to every episode. Lodge 49 is so much better than some TV shows that are on now.
Don’t give up ‼️
ARE YOU OUTSIDE OF YOUR MIND?!?! AMC, I used to hold you in high regard but to let go of the gold mine that is Lodge 49… Epitome of shortsightedness. And just dumb.
So sad Lodge 49 will not return for a season 3. I just found it on Hulu a couple weeks ago and fell in love with the characters and their relationships with each other. What a great adventure that I wish had the chance to have a real conclusion.
Sometimes we just don’t know that a good show is there because it’s not in our routine. And then we find out to late 🙁 this show is amazing! I want to see the rest. It needs to be made. Thank you!
I am so hurt that Lodge 49 has been cancelled. I watched it from the first episode on AMC. It was excellently written, with exemplary talent and offered the perfect escape from the mundane programming that’s available on television right now. I so looked forward to Season 3. I’ll miss the Lynx and Dud.
This show is fantastic! It saddens me that it couldn’t fine a new home. Maybe we’ll get more can you dance or We’re on an island or show us you marginal talent crap. Who wants to watch a well written and Enjoyable presentation that’s not reality Tv? Me and thousands like me! That’s who!
Found this show on Hulu. I loved it, and so sad I wont get to see more.
Holy Crap! I’ve been telling friends and fam about this great show I stumbled upon. And I’ve been waiting and waiting for the next season to start. I finally googled to see when the airdate is. And BAM!
I couldn’t be more disappointed! I am so sad about this. Lodge 49 is a true gem. I will sorely miss it
Its disappointing that a good show has to go away. I really enjoyed 2 seasons and would really like to see more. Hopefully enough people feel the same. Perhaps someone will see the potential and pick it up.
I loved the show and I just started last month. Really disappointed it’s gone. The characters were amazing. I think the new lodges are beer gardens now. I hope it comes back. Talk to Netflix. They brought back good things. Like Adam Sandler.
I love Lodge 49. I was looking forward to Season 3. Have watched Season 1 and 2 four times!