The Bastard Son & The Devil Himself has become the next victim of Netflix’s merciless cancellation practice. After season 1, it’s already over for the critics and audience hit.
Netflix has been making itself increasingly unpopular with fans lately by prematurely cancelling series that have just started. Now the fantasy series Half Bad: The Bastard Son & The Devil Himself has also been hit. The FSK 18 Harry Potter will not be continued after season 1.
Watch the German trailer for The Bastard Son & The Devil Himself here:
The Bastard Son & The Devil Himself has wowed critics and fans before cancellation
Creator Joe Barton shared a statement on Twitter regarding the official cancellation of the fantasy series, according to Comic Book:
Sadly, yes, Netflix have cancelled this. Very proud of it and really liked the people I got to make it with. Sorry not to be able to finish the story… https://t.co/HUGi13R6Ow
– Joe Barton (@JoeBarton_) December 9, 2022
“Unfortunately, Netflix cancelled it. I’m very proud of it and liked the people I got to do it with. I’m sorry I can’t finish the story… “
Barton simultaneously responded to a tweet from the production company behind The Bastard Son & The Devil Himself, once again referencing the Netflix series’ high critical and audience ratings.
On the Rotten Tomatoes platform, the fantasy production has a remarkable review score of 93 percent with many very positive votes. The audience average of 92 percent confirms that The Bastard Son & The Devil Himself could definitely win over an enthusiastic target group.
As usual, Netflix does not justify the cancellation of series like The Bastard Son & The Devil Himself. As a rule, the decision is due to too low streaming numbers.