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 want the white queen back
this was an amazing show from beginning to end. I’m so sad to see that there is no continuing seasons. I was extrodinarily consumed by this show. It was amazing.
Please bring up Season 2. I love this series. I love Ms. Gregory’s writing. We want more!
LOVED THIS SHOW…..SAD THAT IT WON’T BE RETURNING……NOT SO OFTEN A VERY GOOD SERIES COMES ALONG……..THIS WAS ONE OF THOSE THAT WAS VERY GOOD !!!! SAD….
I’m disappointed that it won’t be a follo
really loved this series …wish there was another
I’m very disappointed that there will be no continuation of the series. The first season was done so tastefully and so well acted. The story goes on and was just getting better from week to week. There was plenty of material to still utilize in order to create a 2nd season. In my view it is a big mistake to not continue the series when u had such a good thing going.
This needs to be re-evaluated.
I am so disappointed hat the white queen will not be coming back this series was absolutely wonderful interesting intriguing I just can’t blve I could be the only perso. Who. Enjoyed it
I loved it too! I’m not sure what to watch next. There’s a few suggestions and I’d like to stay on this topic . What did you watch next?
What was the plans on consideration for season 2? We would all agree we would pay to know. How would we know if King Henry lived up to his expectations and not turn evil? How would we know what happened to the rest of the cast and what spells Queen Elizabeth did next? With the religious movie and tv craze this should have been bigger, and Margaret iooks evil but is not, she should have her own series ,this was better than Snow White
Need more, it’s a great series, definitely want more
The White Queen script was well-written with any season if its well written you would like to see it continue, but if you had a certain number in mind stick with it. Keep them wanting more I say! Great job! Wish everyone thought the same: ~)
Love the books as each one tells the story from a different perspectivie in lots of detail but i also love the tv seris because it combines all of the perspectives. I would have love to have seen a series on the white princess and the tudor reign that follows all based on the books
I’m so upset there is no continuation! I LOVED THE SERIES!!!! I’m hoping someone will change their mind!
Very very disappointed been waiting a at minimum 6 mo. You guys are going to just leave us hanging I wish I never talked people into watching. What a rip off!!!!
Read the books, way better than the series.
Love the White Queen. Really hope BBC or Starz would continue the series.