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Underground was cancelled after just two seasons by WGN. Those behind the series did try to find a new home for the series, but that did not work out.
Jessica De Gouw spoke about the cancelled WGN America series in an interview with Digital Spy. She said:
“The Underground Railroad was really the first integrated civil rights movement and I think the show, across two seasons, tells the story of escape beautifully. You watch these people grow and learn and go from being victims to being heroes, changing the course of history. Yes, it’s a very American story and it’s a period drama, but I think it’s very relevant. We were shooting on plantations which still had the original slave quarters. It was incredible to be a part of bringing this story back to an audience, reminding everybody of something that happened long ago, but also doesn’t seem a too distant past from what we’re experiencing now. Everything was ‘rookie lawyer who’s a hot mess’ or ‘rookie cop who’s also a hot mess.’ This was beautifully written and a female character who felt different, complicated and with purpose.”
Did you want more of Underground? Tell us what you think.
I loved the show underground. I’m a 40 year old mother of a teen and a junior teen and I can say this show was loved by all ages. We were all glue to it s if if we needed to know right now what happens next. The actors were awesome the entire piece was delivered beautifully. I so hope someone somewhere picks the show up and continues with it. I think it will be a timeless work of art. Underground could even be used as a teaching tool. Also I don’t think its likeability is about race or gender… Read more »
I think the fact that it was cancelled shows the world that we have moved on as it was aired but want to still suppress the truth and allow black actors to not thrive in roles that show their own history. America and the media still want to control the levels of success and freedom, even in this day and age!!!
Underground was a great show I’m so so still looking forward to seeing more pls pls..whaooo use to have my blood racing jst to see what’s next good luck
Ive been waiting for it cmon people finally we get some real black history hero/heroine where we are actually seeing us win and we get cancelled
I was wondering why I hadn’t seen this show on and now I know. I’m so disappointed . This was a truly great show to watch.USA would be a great channel to pick it up. Damnation is on there and is another wonderful show. Please somebody help us fans!
Why would such a WONDERFUL show not be picked up for the 3rd season ?
UNDERGROUND is the BEST show on TV……. PLEASE I need to watch ” “Underground””!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:The Very Best Actors also!!! PLEASE HELP
I enjoyed watching underground I look forward to seeing it every week if I missed it I’ve dvr’d it so I can watch it on my days off from work please bring
Yes I was upset about the cancellation of the show. I was anticipating the third season
this was a well made drama, both enlightening and entertaining. It would be a real shame not to conclude such a show that has talented actors giving such good performances. I hope this show finds the backing so we may see a season 3
I loved this show more than any other. I really wish it would come back, right where it left off..I am sad…Of course a good show would get cancelled.
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I Love Underground Tv Show! It’s Different Than Any Other Show Out There!
Nobody is blaming this on President Trump? What a relief.
WAIT Now let me tell you….
yes i mad it was good show
I fell in love with the show, it was very educational and showed us the hell that the folks went through in that Era, both the Slaves and those helping them. We need the show back. lots of people I believe got a better understanding of life back then by watching Underground, I miss it, can’t believe you guys took it down
I concur
Show contributed sooo much on many levels, to us viewers. Thank u to the Production team for 2yrs of education. I miss this show and am dusappointed no ither networks would pick it up. USA is doing Damnation (also enlightening) and believed it would be a suitable network for Undergroud. Oh well 