There’s no need for fans to keep looking for a second season of the Sons of Winter TV show. The Discovery Channel series has been cancelled after one season of eight episodes. The show debuted on April 28th of this year and ran through June 6th.
Sons of Winter features the Barks, a family of homesteaders who rejected modern living. They instead live off the grid and maintain a pioneer lifestyle in northern Saskatchewan. They sustain themselves by running a trapline and catching lynx, wolves, beavers, martens, and more. The family sells the precious pelts for cash to buy supplies and necessities. As the series begins, two oldest sons Dale and Shane try to survive the winter season on their own as a traditional “Right of Passage”.
Tara-Lynn Barks confirmed the cancellation on Facebook and wrote:
Well, the winter will soon be upon us as we spend every minute trying to prepare before the snow flies…But in the midst of our preparations we DID finally receive a phone call yesterday and were told that Discovery has chosen NOT to pick up a 2nd season of Sons of Winter… Could possibly be due to a new Discovery President taking the reins midseason and changing things up and possibly that its time slot didn’t garner the ratings that they had hoped. Or, maybe they just didn’t like the show lol But we do know as a family there is Someone much greater than us in control, and we trust that in the end, it simply was not His plan for it to continue, and in that, we are content…
But that is the latest news from our family direct to you. Thank you so much for your love and support and we have so enjoyed getting to know people from all over the world and are thankful for the new friends we have made… For our family, we count ourselves blessed for the really neat opportunity that the Lord provided through this show, we will now continue life as normal (and a little more relaxed this winter!) It remains our prayer that the Lord will continue to provide our family with opportunities to make a difference in His Kingdom….Thanks again to all of you, from Mr & Mrs Winter and the Sons of Winter
She later wrote on Facebook:
For all who have inquired about a season 2, the show was cancelled and we are OK with that as we know that we serve and trust a big God. But if you liked the shows and want to see real life updates check out the family page. We have enjoyed getting to know so many new people. Thanks to all for your support, and Merry Christmas from the Barks and Griz families to yours.
What do you think? Did you like the Sons of Winter TV show? Are you disappointed that there won’t be a second season? Would you watch the show elsewhere?
I happen to be looking for a show to watch and I love survival shows!! I came across the show one afternoon starting Season 1 at 2 pm in the afternoon! I loved it some much that I told my family and friends and that day I watch all of season 1 in 8 hours. I was totally in grossed in this show,loved the family values,Tara Lynn and Randy and the boys and of course the Grizzes!!!! I want a second season and so does my family! You can count about 20 likes from my family! We loved it! I’m… Read more »
The Sons of Winter is slice of good wholesome family TV. Although my family doesn’t live in this manner the show brings us the viewer into the dynamics both Adults and Children have to consider when taken from a city environment to live in the middle of no where. I love the situations presented. I especially love the father who clearly wears the family jews and know how to provide for his family and at the same time show a genuine love for his boys, his wife and the environment he lives in. The answer to your question –> yes… Read more »
I really enjoyed the show… It’s a good show that is clean and fun for the entire family… It’s a shame that garbage shows about people with no morals are more popular than shows that positively promote the relationship between man and nature… If the show gets picked up I will definitely watch it… WBB
I just noticed it was on, went to watch it and realized that I had already watched and loved the show. Then came google….only to find out it had been cancelled. I’m vey disappointed. I think they should move it to another home! Shame on the Discovery Channel!!!!
I know this is posting long after the show was cancelled but I keep checking to see if maybe it will come back on. I loved the show and the family. I felt as if I had built a relationship with them all. I pray that I will someday soon see that the show is back on TV. Discovery Channel is great but could be perfect with THE SONS OF WINTER back it their lineup!
Very sorry to see this show leave. Discovery continues to disappoint in the shows they cancel and the ones they continue to change.
Sons of Winter excellent series and why I tuned into Discovery. I hoe another station picks up the show. Good family show.. Discovery Looses viewers on this decision.
Well Discovery continues to blow it. I truly enjoyed Sons of Winter. Please reconsider or at least allow us a followup episode. Sons of Winter gave me a few bush tips to use in Oklahoma hill country!
Well Discovery continues to blow it. Loved Sons of Winter. Please reconsider or at least gives us a followup. Sons of Winter seemed less rehearsed or fake. I even learned a few bush fixes to use in Oklahoma hill.country!
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I thought the show was very entertaining and wished it went to season 2 and beyond. Great family. The world needs more families like this. The world would be a better place.
Very disappointed that there is no season 2. Loved getting to know a special family who lives family life as God intends for us all who choose that vocation.
They have been s great example for us all! Hope someone picks up the show to
move forward.
I’m really disappointed to hear there will be no second season of Sons of Winter. I enjoyed the show and getting to know the family and how they live. I wish them the best.
I am So disappointed that there is Not going to be a second series of Sons Of Winter !
I and my family and friends absolutely Loved the show and hope that we will again see future Sons Of Winter soon
I absolutely loved it, my favorite winter show on Discovery.