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‘Underground’ Canceled At WGN America Following The Second Season

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:

So far BET and OWN have reportedly passed on taking on the show on their networks.

Sourcehttp://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/underground-canceled-at-wgn-america-1002569

Jade Whiteside