Network: Amazon.
Episodes: Nine (hour).
Seasons: One.
TV show dates: July 28, 2017 — September 11, 2017.
Series status: Cancelled.
Performers include: Matt Bomer, Kelsey Grammer, Lily Collins, Rosemarie DeWitt, Dominique McElligott, Enzo Cilenti, Mark O’Brien, Jessica De Gouw, Koen De Bouw, Jennifer Beals, Saul Rubinek, and Eion Bailey.
TV show description:
A drama, The Last Tycoon TV show centers on “Hollywood’s Golden Boy” Monroe Stahr (Bomer). The young impressario struggles with studio boss Pat Brady (Kelsey Grammer), over the path the studio should take.
When the Nazi regime informs the studio that they will have to abide by Hitler’s standards, if they want to release their films in Germany, Stahr refuses to go along. Brady allows them to nix Stahr’s new film project — a love letter to his late wife.
Set during the Great Depression — as Hitler’s influence grows in Europe — The Last Tycoon chronicles the high and lows of the film industry, in 1930s Hollywood.
The Last Tycoon is a TV show adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s unfinished novel of the same name, inspired by the life of legendary film producer Irving Thalberg. While still in his 20s, Thalberg — “The Boy Wonder” — became head of production at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM). He would remain there until his death in 1936, at the age of 37.
Thalberg played a crucial role in the careers of many movie stars of the day, including his wife Norma Shearer, as well as stars like Clark Gable, Joan Crawford, Greta Garbo, and Lon Chaney. Studio head Louis B. Mayer thought highly of Thalberg. The two worked well together, at least until they clashed over the types of films they wanted to make.
Series Finale:
Episode #9 — “Oscar, Oscar, Oscar”
Brady makes a drastic decision to save the studio which causes a catastrophic rift in his relationship with Stahr. Monroe and Kathleen grapple with the emotional fallout of her dark deception. Rose forges a new path in life. Celia takes a lesson from her father. Max’s indiscretion comes back to haunt him. Hackett has a surprising proposition for Hannah. (Courtesy of Amazon.com.)
First aired: July 28, 2017
What do you think? Did you enjoy The Last Tycoon TV series? Should it have been cancelled or renewed for a second season on Amazon?
Wonderful show I can’t believe it isn’t considered to be renewed. Very entertaining, Epic period shown thru costume, design, shooting, script. I hope someone will pick up this magnificent show.
It is an absurd decision to cancel this show. It is one of the very few new tv series from the last couple of years that come with great quality in every element, from story telling, through acting to costume designs. I don’t care if Amazon will be making a second season as long as a second season is made. Hopefully another media could be able to take a smarter decision and give this show a chance.
We LOVED The Last Tycoon! Just finished last episode and are devastated that it’s been canceled! Great story, actors, period costumes. Is it really too late to be continued????
I’m quickly learning not to like or trust Amazon Prime video and will probably UNSUBSCRIBE Nd not watch original series any longer. The same reasons I unsubscribed from Pay Movie networks and stopped watching traditional networks… inconsistent to continue great series. Last Tycoon, Z and Good Girls Revolt were exceptional series that had my vieership and desire for multiple seasons. My shift in viewing will trend towards series with longevity and will go back to purchasing and viewing movie. But this experiment with Amazon ends with all three series not continuing on.
I loved Matt Bomer in White Collar, but his acting in The Last Tycoon is on a whole different level – please don’t leave us hanging! Bring on Season 2 and make us happy that we have Amazon Prime.
Please make season two I loved it this so needs to continue
I love it and I hope there’s season 3 the stars are great the storyline is great and it kind of gives you behind the scenes of how movies are made even way back then
Really got into these characters. Great acting! Love the period setting for the hair, dress,jewelry and vehicles. Please we must have season two.
Loved it and so hope Season 2 is a YES!!!
Please make a season 2. Please!!!!!
Excellent show, hope to see a season 2
Love, love, love Season 1 – please say there’s a Season 2! #WeLoveKelseyGrammer
Loved this show! When is Season 2 starting?
LOVE The Last Tycoon! Please continue series! Great cast, strong historical story; unique and easy to loose yourself in the time, costumes, glamour and intrigue!
Great reviews, stellar cast and writing. Why is canceling a consideration?