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Amazon Cancels Norman Lear’s Final Project ‘Clean Slate’ After One Season

The comedy series, co-created by Laverne Cox and George Wallace, ends despite critical acclaim and a seven-year development journey.

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Overview

  • Amazon Prime Video has officially canceled 'Clean Slate,' which premiered on February 6, 2025, after its eight-episode first season.
  • The series was co-created by Laverne Cox, George Wallace, and Dan Ewen, and marked the final completed project of television legend Norman Lear, who passed away in 2023.
  • 'Clean Slate' followed an Alabama car wash owner reconnecting with his estranged trans daughter, exploring themes of acceptance and family reconciliation.
  • Despite receiving an 89% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, the show was not renewed, reflecting challenges for original, non-franchise programming in the competitive streaming landscape.
  • Cox, Wallace, and Ewen expressed gratitude for the creative journey but lamented the cancellation as a loss for diverse storytelling and non-IP-driven series.