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Prime Video Cancels Kevin Bacon’s ‘The Bondsman’ After One Season

Despite strong critical reviews and a brief Nielsen chart appearance, the supernatural horror-comedy failed to sustain viewership and social media engagement.

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Overview

  • The Bondsman, starring Kevin Bacon as a resurrected bounty hunter, debuted its eight-episode season on April 3, 2025, on Prime Video.
  • The series entered Nielsen’s streaming originals chart at #9 in its first week with 563 million minutes viewed but quickly dropped off and did not reappear.
  • Amazon has not disclosed additional viewership metrics or provided a public explanation for the cancellation announced on May 17, 2025.
  • The show maintained a #2 spot on Prime Video’s internal Top 10 list for over a month but struggled to generate significant social media buzz.
  • High production costs for the visual-effects-heavy series and limited audience retention likely contributed to the decision to cancel despite an 83% Rotten Tomatoes score.