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Painting with John will not be returning for a fourth season. The artist series, featuring John Lurie, has been cancelled following the third season, which aired earlier this summer.
The comedy docuseries series follows the musician, painter, and actor as he paints in watercolors and reflects on music, art, and life. There were 18 episodes created over the three-season run. The title of the show alludes to Lurie’s earlier series, Fishing with John. That ran for six episodes on IFC and Bravo in late 1991.
Lurie shared the following about the cancellation on his X account:
“I am sorry to say that season 3 of Painting with John will be the last. I am sad about it, but it is a miracle that it ever happened at all. Thanks to HBO, Adam McKay, Todd Schulman, Erik Mockus, Nesrin Wolf and AnnMary James. Show is still on Max if you haven’t seen it.”
When asked by a fan if the show could possibly be picked up by another outlet, Lurie replied, “nah, going to do something else.”
HBO released the following statement about the cancellation of the docuseries, per Variety:
“John Lurie is a singular artist whose wide range of talent speaks for itself,” HBO said in a statement. “Among so many other things, we fell in love with his gift for storytelling and his ability to take us on such a vivid and surprising journey. We loved working together with him on three incredible seasons of Painting with John.”
What do you think? Are you sad to hear that this HBO series will not be returning?
I loved the simplicity of the show, the music the beautiful scenery and paintings. The stories vivid coming from experience and struggles of life. Truly, I feel, one of HBOs gems. Very sad that this temporary vacation on Fridays from life’s weekly struggles is gone. People calling the shots as usual, not very smart, looking for quick flashy visuals then true subtle substance. I will miss this program.
I loved the simplicity of the show, the music the beautiful scenery and paintings. The stories vivid coming from experience and struggles of life. Truly, I feel, one of HBOs gems. Very sad that this temporary vacation on Fridays from life’s weekly struggles is gone. People calling the shots as usual, not very smart, looking for quick flashy visuals then true subtle substance. I will miss this program.