- Prime Video has unexpectedly chosen not to renew the buddy spy comedy Ride or Die for a second season, despite the series receiving glowing critical reviews and delivering strong debut ratings.
- Starring Hannah Waddingham and Octavia Spencer, the show became a breakout hit following its July premiere, leading all original streaming series with an estimated 1.6 billion minutes watched in a single week.
- The series follows two best friends forced to flee across Europe after one discovers the other is an international assassin, featuring a supporting cast that includes Ed Skrein, Calam Lynch, and Bill Nighy.
- Lead studio Paramount Television Studios is currently shopping the series to alternative streaming platforms, while industry reports indicate the show's focus on middle-aged women may have influenced the cancellation decision.
- The move follows Prime Video's recent decision to axe another critically acclaimed series, It’s Not Like That, despite it achieving strong reviews and high chart placements.
IN FULL
