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?
That’s terrible
How very disappointing, I loved season one.
Very disappointing, I loved the first season.
Omg!!! Please!! I want more!!
Omg!!!! Please!!!! I want more!!!!
so let me ask, how long is the White Princess! ? hopefully they wont do the same there.
I think it is a shame. I was truly enjoying the series. The entertainment level was perfect especially focusing on the women and the power they had and how great they were at manipulating the men. It is never good when they cancel something your enjoying, I wish they had stated at the beginning that it was only going to be the 10 stories. It was one of the best series I have watched. so sad
It figures the gurus who make these decisions obviously don’t have a clue must have something to do with money!!!!
I’m so disappointed with these networks who cancel a series after I’ve binge watched the first season. I absolutely loved “The White Queen” series.
That sucks!!!! It was a great series!!gheeesh very disappointed!!
So very disappointed. I really thought it had all the makings for continuing this series. It’s not to late to reconsider. So saddened.
I am very disappointed. This was a amazing series. Now they are doing the White Princess 4 yrs later with all new cast. Bad call
I thought this was an excellent program. Very disappointed that it will not continue
why not? loved it !!! its a great show loved this period in time. would be a shame to have it end here.
It is totally a shame when a great show is taken off
The term “series” implies more than 1 of something. Otherwise, it’s nothing more than a long running movie like Lord of the Rings. You can’t put a 1 behind series without following with at least a 2.
Cdw, you hit it on the nail head!!