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

Despite positive reviews and initial streaming success, the supernatural horror-comedy failed to secure a renewal.

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Overview

  • Prime Video officially canceled 'The Bondsman' on May 17, 2025, following its eight-episode debut on April 3.
  • The series, starring Kevin Bacon as a resurrected bounty hunter, received an 83% Rotten Tomatoes score and favorable critical reception.
  • While it entered Nielsen’s Top 10 streaming rankings at #9 during its premiere week with 563 million minutes viewed, it dropped off the charts soon after.
  • The show maintained a spot in Prime Video’s internal Top 10 rankings but struggled to generate significant social media buzz.
  • Produced by Blumhouse Television and created by Grainger David, the genre-blending series combined horror, comedy, and family drama but failed to sustain audience traction.