HBO Max just canceled this sitcom reboot after a single season

HBO Max simply canceled this sitcom reboot after a single flavour

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HBO Max clearly isn't in the holiday spirit, every bit the streamer has merely announced that its Head of the Course reboot won't be returning for a 2nd season. The refresh of the archetype sitcom has been canceled after just a single season on the platform.

A reimagining of the serial of the same proper name, which originally ran for five seasons betwixt 1986 and 1991, the 2021 version of Caput of the Class introduced viewers to a whole new cast and a new high school setting. Unfortunately, it would seem that HBO Max subscribers just weren't that interested in the series as information technology's been canned later on simply a single 10 episode run.

The Hollywood Reporter reports that HBO Max has halted any plans for more episodes. In a argument, the streamer said: "We will not be moving forward with a second season of Head of the Grade. Nosotros were grateful to work with Nib [Lawrence], Amy [Pocha], and Seth [Cohen] to bring dorsum such an iconic series, and we thank them and the terrific cast for their hard work and dedication."

The reboot followed roughly the same premises as its predecessor. The testify was centered on the trials and tribulations of a young instructor (Isabelle Gomez) who takes charge of an honors form at a fictional high school filled with quirky characters. Robin Givens reprised her function from the original series, but otherwise, the cast was filled with fresh faces.

Since its launch roughly 18 months agone HBO Max has only canceled one other original serial. Teenage drama Generations was canned afterwards a unmarried flavour comprised of 16 episodes. It would appear that HBO Max is taking a leaf out of Netflix's volume.

The world'south most popular streaming service has developed a reputation for ruthlessly canceling original shows afterwards 1 single if they fail to perform. This penchant for cancellations was most recently seen last calendar month when Netflix canceled its live-action adaption of anime Cowboy Bebop after its first season launched to a very muted response.

Information technology'due south not just HBO Max and Netflix that have been in the mood for cancellations lately. Disney Plus also recently pulled the plug on its reboot of cop-canine comedy series Turner & Hooch and cancelled the family-focused series Diary of a Futurity President. Overall, 2021 has been a pretty brutal year when it comes to renews with plenty of shows getting the chop across streaming platforms.

While HBO Max won't be moving forwards with the second season of Head of Class, we still rank it as our top choice among the best streaming services. If you looking for something to lookout on HBO Max in the run-upwards to the holidays, why not try one of the all-time Christmas Idiot box episodes and specials.

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