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Prime Video Cancels Kevin Bacon’s Critically Acclaimed Series 'The Bondsman' After One Season

Despite strong reviews and early streaming success, the supernatural horror-comedy ends abruptly, leaving fans and creators disappointed and seeking alternatives for revival.

Overview

  • Prime Video officially canceled 'The Bondsman' on May 16–17, 2025, after just one season, despite critical acclaim and early Top 10 streaming performance.
  • Kevin Bacon, who starred as resurrected bounty hunter Hub Halloran, expressed disappointment and confusion over the decision, calling the cancellation 'really bummed out.'
  • The Season 1 finale ended on a dramatic cliffhanger involving Hub's ex-wife, which was intentionally designed to encourage renewal, according to showrunner Erik Oleson.
  • The series, produced by Blumhouse Television, blended supernatural action, Southern Gothic themes, and a unique horror-comedy tone, earning Rotten Tomatoes scores between 83% and 91%.
  • Fans and the creative team are now hoping for another platform to pick up the series, though no plans for a revival have been confirmed.