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Actor Kevin Bacon has responded to the recent cancellation of Bondman, Prime Video’s supernatural action horror series, which premiered in early April and officially became xed over a month later.
Starring Bacon’s revived Bounty Hunter Hunter Hunter Hab Halloran, the series debuted an eight-episode season on April 3rd. Meanwhile, he initially landed in Nielsen’s Top 10 streaming rankings during his debut week. Despite the unique combination of Demon Hunting, Appalachian Noir and country music drama, we were unable to return.
“I was really angry” – and remained in the darkness
In a video message shared on social media, Bacon expressed disappointment at the sudden end of the series, and, strangely, his obvious confusion as to why it happened.
“Hey, yeah, um, it really bothered that Bondman wasn’t back in his second season,” the actor said. “You know, I love walking through the shoes of Hub Halloran and I made that show and made that music with so many amazing talented people.
The honest statement that there is no “explanation” raises eyebrows. Show cancellations aren’t uncommon in the current streaming landscape, but it’s impressive how stars and executive producers like Bacon appear to be left out of the loop. The producers of Prime Video and the series do not provide public reasoning. And, according to Bacon’s comments, it doesn’t seem to be private either.
“For those who checked it out and you know, you wrote so many sweet comments – and there were a lot of you – I just want to thank you,” he added. “That means a lot to me. All you know is that is how you do it.”
Mashup of genres that didn’t land
Created by Grainger David, Bondsman comes from Blumhouse Television and Amazon MGM Studios. Showrunner Eric Oleson pitched the series as a genre mashup – some family dramas, some horror, some Southern Gothic – the Bacon character has returned from the devil from the dead, cornering the loose demons.
“There are many demon hunting shows, but it’s the mashup that makes our show a fun, unique and original ride,” Oleson told the Hollywood Reporter before the premiere. “I don’t really know anyone who laughs loudly, screams loudly, or sees someone watching with you on the couch and says, ‘What is F-CK? That was fun!” ”
Unfortunately, the eclectic tone, at least by Prime Video standards, did not translate to enough power to justify the second season.
