Even though Starz just premiered their new TV series, The White Queen, we already know there won’t be a second season.
Based on Philippa Gregory’s bestselling historical novel series The Cousin’s War, The White Queen tells the story of three very different women as they attempt to scheme, manipulate and seduce their way onto the English throne. The cast includes Max Irons, James Frain, Rebecca Ferguson, Janet McTeer, Ben Lamb, Amanda Hale, Tom McKay, Aneurin Barnard, David Oakes, Faye Marsay, and Eleanor Tomlinson.
The show is co-financed by the BBC in the United Kingdom and Starz here in the states. The 10-part series began airing on BBC1 in June and completed its run last Sunday night.
According to Broadcast Now, the BBC has maintained that The White Queen was intended to run just one season. However, Gregory had hinted that there were hopes to continue the drama via an adaptation of The White Princess. That novel follows the story of Elizabeth of York who went on to marry Henry VII, the first Tudor King.
It now appears that a continuation won’t be happening. A BBC spokesperson said, “The White Queen will not be returning, but it is important to note that it was never actually conceived as a returnable series.”
What do you think? Are you sorry that The White Queen won’t be continuing in some form? Are you glad that the story was designed to wrap after 10 episodes?
I loved the show pissed that it is not more
I love the white queen so pissed that it is not coming back this is stupid they had a great story line plus the actors r really great so upset
Please continue the story of the white queen. The season 1 finale did not end the story
It was not “Cancelled” there was never any question of this show having a second season, it was always a mini-series and remained so throughout. The next story carries forward the story of The White Princess.
Loved The White Queen. The cast was impressive. I hate getting started on a great show and then it not return for another season. I’ve also watched The White Princess and now The Spanish Princess. I was sorry to hear that it wasn’t returning for another season. I know all 3 tie in together but please don’t make series that only lasts for one season.
Cast was impressive, and I’m sorry show was cancelled.
I think that the white queen was one of the best series on TV. Sorry to see it’s not coming back. That is a shame
If I would of known that there would not be a second series I probably would not had started watching. I don’t like soap operas for that very reason. I will inquire more about who decided on canceling and watch out not to engage in anymore of what they release .
I totally agree with you because I became so invested in the program and I was looking forward to seeing a new season. BBC should have made it clear that it was a miniseries.
I fell in love with this series and am so sad it won’t be continuing, because I can see that our own country (USA) is going through the same thing right now and am sure all countries do as well. There is an old saying that “History Will Repeat Itself,” and what is shocking about the White Queen story is that so much war and death and destruction occurred from nothing more than distrust. Lies and rumors run amok during this period, and it is heartbreaking to see how many people suffered needlessly simply by assuming they knew “the truth”… Read more »
I too am extremely disappointed. it was an excellent series. I hope BBC changes their mind & continues with Season 2. Excellent performers.
I too wish they would continue on with a season 2 ! Very disappointed