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 was able to view the first season of “The White Queen” I enjoyed this history
of Royals and compare what is on the internet. So we don’t want to wait until it’s our time to be a King or Queen, we have to manipulate, lie and deceive to get these positions? So many wars, hurt, pain and loss of life! But this is HISTORY that I hope we will learn from. Great season, would like to see a Season 2. Please reconsider! 🙂
That’s just DUCKY ! I wouldn’t have watched the WHOLE FIRST SEASON IF I KNEW THAT !!!! Waste of time !
I want more!!! … I bought the cd thinking it was a complete movie then found out it was only season one with none to follow it…. so not right… they need to continue it!!!! I was immediately drawn Into it love the actors they need to finish it with at least the intended full story
I just finished watched season 1..I can’t believe their won’t be a season 2… The White Princess was FANTASTIC!!! All the great shows like this, are being canceled to make room for Violent, Scary, Cop and detective shows.. Baaa..
I just finished watching season one. I knew every time i start watching an awesome show it gets bloody cancelled. If thats the case let it return so they can end it on a good note. Not let it finish the way it did for god sakes!
I am so in love with this series and I am deeply disappointed. I am now watching it for a second time….ugh
Very disappointed that there won’t be a second season.
There’s so much more story that could be done!
Very disappointed
I was waiting on what happens next. So disappointed in the cancelation.
Sorry I know people wanted a second season but anyone can read a history book (yes I’m sure some are asking what are those) to find out what happens next or just watch the white princess.
Omg, I literally just binge watched the entire season this week to find out they just ended it there?! That was not a true ending. So upset!
Obviously someone who didn’t know what they were talking about since there was another season titled the white princess!
That is horrible! I loved season 1. I can’t believe we don’t know how it all ends!!!!!
Oh my God ! Put it back on the air!!! Best series yet. I have no idea how you can leave people hanging on that last note.