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Prime Video Cancels Supernatural Drama 'The Bondsman' After One Season

Despite solid initial streaming numbers and critical acclaim, the Kevin Bacon-led series failed to sustain audience engagement or generate social media buzz.

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Overview

  • Amazon Prime Video has officially canceled 'The Bondsman,' which debuted its full eight-episode season on April 3, 2025.
  • The series, starring Kevin Bacon as a resurrected bounty hunter tasked with capturing escaped demons, garnered an 83% average on Rotten Tomatoes.
  • In its premiere week, 'The Bondsman' reached No. 9 on the Nielsen streaming originals chart with 563 million minutes viewed but dropped off the chart by week two.
  • While the show remained in Prime Video’s U.S. Top 10 platform rankings as of May 2025, it failed to generate significant social media traction.
  • The cancellation reflects broader industry trends where high production costs and limited sustained engagement can outweigh early success and critical praise.