Lodge 49 was recently canceled by AMC after two seasons, but those behind the series are fighting to save the series and bring it back to the small screen. Paul Giamatti, Dan Carey, Jim Gavin and Peter Ocko are shopping the series to other networks, and many high profile names, including Tom Hanks, have taken to social media to help save the series.
Giamatti has sent emails out to several outlets that mention lack of promotion for the AMC series. Now, Giamatti and the rest of the Lodge 49 team is hoping to find a streaming home for the series.
Per the Los Angeles Times, Giamatti said the following about the search for a new home:
“Having a streaming situation would be nice for this show, because I think it really blossoms more for the viewer when you can watch it end-to-end. It seems like a rich thing that could fall in somebody’s lap.”
Season one of Lodge 49 currently airs on Hulu, and season two will be added to the streaming service at a later date. Hulu is one of the streaming services being courted to take on the series. Season two currently airs on AMC’s own streaming service, AMC Premiere.
Giamatti also talked about the cancellation of the series. He said that, “I’m distressed more at the larger sense that a show like this doesn’t have a place in the world. It’s absurd to me. There’s a place for this. In the larger landscape of TV, it fits in fine. There’s all kinds of weird things on. Fleabag is weird.”
What do you think? Are you a fan of Lodge 49? Do you want to see the series return for season three on a new home?
Lodge 49 is the best show on television. This is a travesty that we’re even discussing it. There is nothing more to say but to save this show or we will all lose something, there will always be those stupid and unnecessary “whys?” And “What if’s?” I wish I was somebody important who could do or tell somebody important how absolutely important this matter is.
I can’t remember ever loving a show the way I love Lodge 49. I can’t imagine not getting a third season season at least. They can’t let it end the way they left it!
Never in almost twenty years have I ever seen a show that was so beneficial and so accurate to real life! I love the acting and directing and the talent of all of the actors! I really love this show and I’m sad to see it go but I hope it gets renewed somehow someway! Thanks so much for all involved with the producing and bringing this show to light I hope to see it again!
I love “Lodge 49”! So does my sister. Bring it back and we will be there to watch, and we will bring all our large family and friends along.
I accidently came across the show, Lodge 49. It is great. Sorry to see it go. The characters are incredible.
This show is sublime, and is actually better when watching it for the second time. I think we have an abundance of apocalyptic/zombie shows and other stale plot lines. The folks who pick up Lodge 49 will have a true gem on their hands.
Shame on AMC for ignoring this enlightening show.
I love Lodge 49, and would watch it wherever it finds a home!! It’s unique and gentle. I can’t believe it was cancelled. I don’t think it was marketed well.
Such a cute show. Please bring Lodge 49 back!
Why wouldn’t Netflix or Amazon pay for Lodge 49? Lodge 49 is better than so many of it’s current programs. Is it to expensive? How much is Lodge 49 asking to produce or air if it’s a ready made for Season 3? How does that compare to other shows with similar viewership, numbers?
Love the series. Great concept, I am a member of a fraternal lodge and love it. Bring it back!
Lodge 49 … the writing, acting, music, and photography are sensational. The spirituality/alchemy was a splendid touch. I pray it’s brought back on cable (Comcast/Xfinity) because I can watch the series over and over. Doesn’t this count for ratings? Watching it once was never enough. So much to learn and savor. What about the Sundance Channel? Can’t they pick it up? Someone needs to step up to the bar and save this program, and not just with Hulu.
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE !!!! BRING BACK LODGE 49
THIS SHOW BRINGS ME SO MUCH JOY AND MAKES ME FEEL ALIVE.
LODGE 49 is a refreshing and exciting series that deserves to be continued.
LODGE 49 was the one series I NEVER missed.
The characters and episodes always left you wanting more.
LODGE 49 is one show that should be on the air.
Bob Mainland
This is such a refreshing change from the usual cookie cutter shows, I will truly miss this show if it doesn’t continue.
This is the best television series in recent memory. It’ll be a shame if it doesn’t survive.
I agree with continuing this show. It is in a genre of it’s own and is very entertaining.