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?
Really sad like this show immensely. It was something different.
Loved this show Kelsey Grammer was mesmerising
Loved the show! Don’t cancel it’
Love the show! Want more, make season 2!
Please don’t cancel this show. I loved it and there are not a lot of smart and beautifully done shows anymore. Please bring it back!!!!!
My husband & I both loved this series. We are so disappointed that it has ended!
WHY was this cancelled after 1 season? You should not leave us hanging like that!
This is one of the few shows I enjoyed watching; it wasn’t filled with filth and gore, the actors were classy and the plot was interesting. Naturally, the show was cancelled, no doubt in favor of a filthy, gory, mindless series that will replace it.
With all the mindless TV shows, can not believe you have not renewed this well acted production, please reconsider.
If any of you love this show or wish to support it please #SaveTheLastTycoon https://www.ipetitions.com/petition/save-the-last-tycoon
Have just watched the last episode and am absolutely p****d to find that they have cancelled it!!!! The rumour is that is because they want to push a new game of thrones type series. Chances are people will stop watching these series if they are not sure whether there will be a continuation of the series. You invest a lot of time watching and engaging with the characters so to find that the end of season 1 leaves you up in the air with no answers is a really frustrating. Why invest in any new shows coming along. Tycoon was… Read more »
We loved this show and both my husband and I were looking forward to the next season. Amazon, reconsider and PLEASE RENEW!!!!! We need more shows like this!
Best show ever! Binged watched the entire season 1. Amazon needs this series in their stable to reaffirm their place in quality, sophisticated and outstanding dramatic series. Please keep this on going!!
Wrong!!!!!!! Wrong!!!! So disappointed…..binge watched and then crashed!!!!
It’s so wrong to cancel this well written brilliantly acted show!!!!! I’m so invested in the characters that I feel like I’ve lost a member of my family. Please PLEASE, PU-LEASSSSE renew and make Season 3.