Even though it was popular and well-liked by critics, Raised By Wolves was suddenly canceled after its second season. Here is what might have gone wrong with the show.
After two seasons, Raised By Wolves was suddenly taken off of HBO Max. Here are some possible reasons why it was taken off the air so quickly. Raised By Wolves has a world that is incredibly creative at its center. It also has high concept drama, thought-provoking plots, and stunning visuals, which are all things that make a good sci-fi show. Its speculative stories and religious undertones are very different from the usual tropes of the genre. However, this high-risk approach to innovation and artistic integrity has helped Raised By Wolves get great reviews from both critics and audiences.
Even though Raised By Wolves has been praised by critics, HBO Max has confirmed in a statement that they will not be making a third season. The show was canceled too soon, which is surprising not only because it got good reviews but also because it had a very large world that could be expanded. Also, the end of Raised By Wolves season 2 left viewers with a lot of unanswered questions that will likely be answered in future episodes. For example, no one knows what the thing on Kepler-22b is trying to do, and Marcus’s fate is also a big mystery. With these and many other obvious loose ends, the end of Raised By Wolves is a huge disappointment.
As Raised By Wolves star Abubakar Salim hinted in a series of tweets (via Twitter), season 3 was canceled because of the recent merger between Discovery and WarnerMedia. Warner Bros. Discovery has already made some big changes, like getting rid of the CNN+ streaming service and stopping the production of new scripted TNT and TBS shows. Since so many shows were canceled after Discovery’s merger with Warner Bros., it’s likely that Raised By Wolves was also one of the ones that got the ax.
The cancellation of Raised By Wolves is even more disappointing because the cast and crew were said to be ready for another season. Salim said, “We have a fully fleshed-out and planned storyline, a Goliath of a production team behind us, an incredible response from critics and reviewers alike, and, most importantly, an international community that is so strong.” In an interview with Collider, showrunner Aaron Guzikowski said that he is still writing scripts for Raised by Wolves and that he still lives in the world of the show. Even though the show’s cast and crew clearly care about it, the fate of a TV show depends on a lot of other things.
Some of the most interesting science fiction shows like Raised by Wolves, The OA, and Sense 8, take about two to three seasons to find their feet and build strong foundations for their fictional worlds. But streaming services often can’t keep up with them because high-concept, visually appealing dramas often require a lot of money, which isn’t always in line with their overall revenue and viewership. This is probably why Raised By Wolves was canceled.
Even though Raised By Wolves won’t be back on HBO Max, it could still be picked up by another streaming service at some point. The show’s future is still unclear, but Abubakar Salim, who plays the father in Raised by Wolves, said that the show’s producer, Scott Free Productions, is already looking for a new home for it. The star of Raised by Wolves has also told fans to talk about how much they like the show so that potential streamers can see how good it is and maybe give it another chance in the future.
