The popular scripted series, “Underground,” will not be returning to WGN America for its third season.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the network will no longer showcase high-end scripted originals as the parent company Tribune Media prepares for its acquisition by Sinclair Broadcast Media Group.
Peter Kern, the president and CEO of Tribune Media, said in a statement, “Despite Underground being a terrific and important series, it no longer fits with our new direction and we have reached the difficult decision not to renew it for a third season. We are tremendously proud of this landmark series that captured the zeitgeist and made an impact on television in a way never before seen on the medium.”
John Legend, who serves as an executive producer on the show vowed to find a new network for the show.
He said:
Content wins. We're not reliant on a particular network to make great content. We're so proud of our show and the audience that supported!
— John Legend (@johnlegend) May 30, 2017
Be wary of Sinclair though. They're trying to make local stations mini Fox Newses, but more to the right.
— John Legend (@johnlegend) May 30, 2017
Feel free to drop some hints to the networks/streaming services you want to pick up #Underground. Show them who will be watching!
— John Legend (@johnlegend) May 30, 2017
So far BET and OWN have reportedly passed on taking on the show on their networks.
Source: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/underground-canceled-at-wgn-america-1002569
