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?
So disappointed. I finished the white queen tv series and was thinking at the end they could not have left out the part of the white princess. Then I read that they aren’t going to being filming that part of the book series and couldn’t believe it. All the books are great and I feel that if they truly based this off the book series then they really should have included the final book in it. So upset and disappointed in the white queen show now since I know that they left out that part.
Can’t believe there will be no 2nd season
Omg Noooo I cant believe it I just found out that there wont be another season im so sad it was canceled I looked forward to this show after a long day, im disappointed with BBC and Starz I been waiting for season 2 well guess that sucks:(
I’m hurt that White Queen is canceled. Whyyyyyyy????? There is so much more to tell during that time and besides its creative. I really enjoyed watching it and I loved watching women’s role and how they managed to get in higher class back then. My friend and I could not wait for the next season especially to see how the new kingdom will be run. Something needs to be worked out to bring it back on BBC or Starz. I will watch it on any channel. Please bring it back.
I’m just now catching up on DVD, and the series is great. I’m one of those who can’t get enough of these quality produced historical epics. Please bring on a continuation, as I’m sure there are millions of fans out there, now that even more are catching up with the DVD release. I would definitely be anxious for the follow up on STARZ of a white princess or some such sequel.
Loved this series! You must do a second season! Pleeaaassseee! The story is so interesting, I’m sure there is much more to tell.
I recently discovered the White Queen and ordered it on Netflix, Season 1 – there are 3 discs. While looking for more information I now see that it is only one season and I am really disappointed with that. I loved the Tudors and ended up buying the whole series. Movies like this with so much history whether real or made up at times is still great. I love getting information about British history like this. Anyway, I hope BBC and STARZ decide to do more with this series.
I would love more!
It would be sad indeed if there was no season 2 of the white queen, there is so much more to tell.
ANOTHER SEASON PLEASE!!!
YES… ANOTHER SERIES!!!!! PLEASE…
i really enjoyed the show. I was really looking forward to season 2….BBC needs to reconsider!!
I really enjoyed the series and have been waiting on it to began airing again.
But I’ve just read this and i’m sad! It was a GREAT show.
I live in France and we have just been able to see The White Queen and it is fantastic.
Very sorry there will not be a second season….
I enjoyed watch your show now you should have kept it on another. Season 2 was a Hood TV series. Gone that’s. Sucks