The Curtain Closes on Two High-Profile Shows
Paramount+ has let the axe fall, abruptly ending the lives of two of its drama series, “Rabbit Hole” and “Fatal Attraction.” Starring notable leads like Kiefer Sutherland, Joshua Jackson, and Lizzy Caplan, the cancellation came as a surprise for many fans. This bold move is especially perplexing considering both shows left significant cliffhangers in their season finales.
“Rabbit Hole season 1 concluded with the tease that there was an even bigger villain whom Sutherland’s character had yet to uncover. Fatal Attraction ended with Jackson’s character out of prison, but his college-aged daughter became a stalker.”
No Clear Reason for the Cancelled Shows
Official word from Paramount+ has been minimal, at best. A representative for the streaming platform extended a courteous thank-you to the cast and crew but refrained from explaining why these shows met an untimely end.
“TVLine has now confirmed that Fatal Attraction and Rabbit Hole have been cancelled by Paramount+, with each only airing one season.”
The vagueness has led to speculation, especially given how both series tantalized viewers with potential future storylines.
The Waiting Game for Other Paramount+ Originals
While “Rabbit Hole” and “Fatal Attraction” have faced the chopping block, the fate of other Paramount+ originals remains uncertain. Sarah Michelle Gellar’s “Wolf Pack” and Taylor Sheridan’s “Special Ops: Lioness” are still in limbo. Early indicators suggested positive outcomes for these shows, but there has been radio silence for months.
“In terms of scripted originals based in the U.S. that have yet to be renewed, the two remaining Paramount+ originals are the supernatural thriller Wolf Pack, which stars Sarah Michelle Gellar, and Taylor Sheridan’s Special Ops: Lioness.”
Prior Cancellations Cast a Shadow
This isn’t the first time Paramount+ made headlines with its cancellations. Back in June, the streaming service announced it would remove four shows: “Star Trek: Prodigy,” “Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies,” “The Game,” and “Queen of the Universe.” Unlike those shows, “Rabbit Hole” and “Fatal Attraction” will still be available to stream. However, they now join “iCarly” among the most recent Paramount+ casualties.
Kiefer Sutherland Speaks Out
Kiefer Sutherland, the veteran star of “Rabbit Hole,” expressed his own uncertainty about the future of the show in an interview. The actor emphasized the absence of transparency in streaming numbers as a major point of confusion.
“When asked about the possibility of Rabbit Hole season 2, Sutherland said in an interview that he hopes to return. But the veteran television star candidly talks about how odd it is ‘to not have a sense of where they stand with it,’ mentioning the lack of transparency regarding specific streaming numbers.”
Unanswered Questions, Uncertain Future
For now, the abrupt cancellation leaves many unanswered questions. While it’s likely that low performance led to the shows’ cancellations, the lack of information creates an overall sense of uncertainty. Both series have left their storylines hanging in the balance, and unfortunately for fans, closure seems a distant reality.
With “Rabbit Hole” and “Fatal Attraction” now resting in the annals of cancelled shows, the question arises: what’s next for Paramount+? Are these cancellations a sign of a larger shift within the streaming giant, or are they just a blip on the radar? Only time will tell, but for now, the drama off-screen seems to be just as compelling as the dramas that just got the axe.
