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The story of Jack Parsons has come to a premature end on television. CBS All Access has cancelled its Strange Angel TV series so there won’t be a third season.
A historical period drama, Strange Angel stars Jack Reynor, Rupert Friend, Bella Heathcote, Peter Mark Kendall, Peter Mark Kendall, Michael Gaston, Greg Wise, Angus Macfadyen, Laine Neil, and Veronica Osorio. Based on the book by George Pendle, the series is inspired by the true story of Caltech’s Jack Parsons (Reynor) and his experiences in the worlds of science, science fiction, and the occult. In season two, with World War II in full swing, Jack’s rocketry work is turning a profit. While he’s part of the military-industrial complex by day, at night, he and his wife Susan (Heathcote) get deeper into their occult religion and they invite the sex cult into their mansion. Jack also begins a personal relationship with the cult’s founder, Aleister Crowley (Macfadyen).
The Strange Activity series debuted in June 2018 and the first season ran for 10 episodes. The second season debuted in June of this year and ran for just seven installments. This marks the second cancellation by the streaming service. One Dollar was dropped after one season in December 2018.
“Strange Angel will not be returning for a third season,” said Julie McNamara, EVP of Original Content for CBS All Access. “The series brought new meaning to the idea that the truth is stranger than fiction and we are incredibly thankful to the creative team of Mark Heyman, David DiGilio, Ridley Scott and David W. Zucker for their vision, as well as the fantastic cast for bringing the bizarre story of Jack Parsons to life.”
What do you think? Did you enjoy the Strange Angel TV show? Are you sorry to hear that it’s been cancelled?
The future history of the human race pivots on this man, Jack Parsons, who everyone should know about. It’s a shame CBS didn’t see fit to give us a conclusion to his story. It’s an important part of history.
Best show I’ve seen in ages. Un cancel it please
I am so so disappointed that this amazing show was canceled! To be honest, I was practically obsessed with this show and constantly checking to see when it was going to be renewe. I couldn’t wait to see how they portrayed the next exciting series of events in this well kept secret of the bizarre, real life story of sex cult magician and rocket engineer, Jack Parsons. Please pick this up, someone, anyone!!! I am heartbroken learning of this sad news today.
I’m so sorry to discover CBS has cancelled STRANGE ANGEL! It was such a great series. Since its been cancelled I will DEFINITELY research the Parsons /L Ron Hubbard connection!
Thanks Scientology! You used your influence to cancel a great show.