Without overwhelming viewership numbers, these shows often get left in the dust.
It is even worse whenfemale-led fantasy seriesare canceled early.
Decades ago, fantasy was often targeted towards more male audiences, with mostly male characters.
Cursedwas canceled after just one season.
In some ways, it made sense.
On Rotten Tomatoes, the show earned a 65% critics score and a 52% audience score.
Yet,Cursedhad the potential to be really awesome.
In 2022, Disney+ releasedWillow,a television sequel to the 1988 film of the same name.
More specifically,Princess Kit Tanthalos sets out to rescue her twin brother, Airk.
The show featured Ruby Cruz, Erin Kellyman, Ellie Bamber, and Tony Revolori.
Despite garnering strong reviews,Willowis another female-ledfantasy show that was canceled after just one season.
Surprisingly, it wasn’t the show’s viewership that led to its downfall.
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In fact,Willow’sdemand level was 14.6 times higher than the average show in early 2023, (TheWrap.
)Willow’scancelation actually resulted from Disney+ cutting its budgetfor streaming.
Notably,Willowhad a budget of $156 million.
Therefore,Willow’searly success was sacrificed due to Disney+’s budgeting issues.
Warrior Nunwas canceled after just two seasons, but it did not go down without a fight.
Warrior Nunwas canceled after just two seasons, but it did not go down without a fight.
Lockwood and Co.is another victim of Netflix expecting higher viewership numbers.
The show perfectly threaded fantasy with history, and added modern flairs to an otherwise historical setting.
In countless ways,My Lady Janefelt colorful, fresh, and exciting.
Meanwhile, a band of criminals plans a dangerous heist.
Yet, even then, Netflix canceled the series due to low viewership.
Thus,Shadow and Bonerepresentsfantasyseries that suffered an unfair fate.
