Disney Plus just canceled another original show

Disney Plus just canceled some other original show

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Since its launch roughly ii years ago, Disney Plus has been fairly restrained when it comes to canceling original shows. Compared to streaming rivals Netflix, which has come under fire for being extremely tearing with cancellations, Disney Plus original series are commonly given plenty of time to find an audience.

This level of elbowroom isn't limitless, nonetheless, and Disney Plus appears to accept run out of patience with i of its earliest original shows, Diary of a Hereafter Nowadays. The prove'south creator, Ilana Pena, took to Twitter to confirm that Disney will non be moving frontward with a third flavor of the one-act-drama series.

In her statement, Pena said: "Nosotros would love to continue telling this story, only I am filled with and so much gratitude for the 2 seasons that we did become to brand." She as well expressed her cheers to the cast, coiffure and fans for their passion and dedication shown across the show's two-season run.

Diary of a Future President first hit the streaming service in Jan 2020 and ran for 20 episodes total. The family unit-friendly show followed Elena Canero-Reed, a young Cuban American girl, as she attempts to navigate middle school while as well aspiring to become a future President of the The states. Tess Romero played Canero-Reed, with Gina Rodriguez playing the imagined time to come presidential version of the grapheme.

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The cancellation of Diary of a Hereafter President comes shortly after another series was axed at Disney. The streamer's misguided reboot of Turner & Hooch also won't be returning. Disney Plus canceled the show after just a unmarried flavour, which would suggest the viewing figures for Turner & Hooch were very soft.

Disney Plus definitely has a long way to go before it earns a reputation for rash cancellations like Netflix. But these 2 quickfire cancellations clearly brandish that the House of Mouse will be ruthless with its streaming platform when deemed necessary. This approach is understandable, but we practice promise quality shows keep to exist given fourth dimension to find a solid viewer base.

While we may not be seeing whatever more Diary of a Time to come President on Disney Plus, there's nevertheless plenty of fresh content hitting the platform in the coming months. The Book of Boba Fett is launching over the holidays, and in that location are dozens of Marvel projects in the pipeline every bit well. Subscribers less interested in sci-fi or superheroes will exist pleased to know that High School Musical: The Musical: The Serial is getting a third season prepare to premiere in 2022.

As for what else is going on in TV, exterior of Disney Plus (and the family friendly content), this week's big event is The Bachelorette flavour xviii finale. And the big talk in moving picture land right now is the fan demand for Amazing Spider-Man 3.

And going into 2022, Tom's Guide feels Disney Plus really needs to requite us something to talk about.

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