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?
We loved the show….really would like to have continued watching.
Why cancell such a great show ?
I am so dissapointed.
U.k. viewer.
The show was pointless boring dreary contrived faked tripe need i say more
So sad that the show is cancelled! Was really looking forward to seeing season 2+. Would watch it anywhere! Someone please pick it up and keep it going!!
I am so disappointed that we won’t be able to watch more of the Barks family, I truly enjoyed the 1st season and was sure there would be more. I don’t do Facebook but it’s very tempting just to be able to keep up on what’s happening with The Barks Family.
God Bless you all.
Just finished watching season 1 of Sons of Winter and was very disappointed to see there will not be a season 2. I loved watching all three boys grow up and wish we could see more of this family.
This show needs at least another season, good values and hard work is what I really enjoyed about the show. Come on discovery channel, you are missing out on a huge market.
Just finished watching season 1 of Sons of Winter and I’m sad to see that it was canceled. My 4 year old and I have been watching the show. What an awesome family and I hope you decide to bring the show back! I know it’s been a few years but that doesn’t matter.
these guys could not survive in Texas…much less Alaska…Im sure they fly to California between episodes….way to fake
Your comment shows how much you actually know about the show. They’re in northern Saskatchewan, buy hey, have a nice day eh 🙂
I really hate this was cancelled. Please bring it back
I got to catch one episode of the show I thought great they’ve got another Alaskan type show on and then I couldn’t find it again I’ve been searching for it and search him for it now I see that it’s been cancelled I was heartbroken I love watching programs like this is so much better than the junk that’s on TV nowadays I watch Yukon men Alaska Frontier all them Alaska programs like that I love it I sure do hope that you bring this back I don’t think they have enough programs on TV like this where they… Read more »
I spent the last few days watching season 1 of the sons of winter. When I completed the season I searched to find when season 2 would be released. I was shocked and saddened to learn that it was cancelled. I just can’t believe it. What can be done to get the show picked up again. It was such a beautiful show. It was tranquil and so nice to see such a beautiful family living life with all the right values. I was proud of those boys and they weren’t even mine! I do hope discover reconsiders and brings the… Read more »
Please bring back Sons of winter! This is the best, wholesome, inspiring realityshow on television. This family is more full of love than anything on air to date. There is nothing on any station that even compares to this very special, one of a kind show. The very first time I saw Sons of winter, I thought “Wow I never dreamed we would see anything with such natural beauty, with a family that inspires me too be a better a person” and then I find out it’s cancelled! I’ve never been more disappointed, saddened and shocked at such a poor… Read more »
Loved the show. Been watching for another season since. Hate to see canceled
so sad, just found this and my husband and i sat and Watched for hours till over. Couldn’t find for weeks then i finally found the name and it was cancelled. would love updates…