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'The Bondsman' Canceled by Prime Video After One Season

Despite critical acclaim and an initial streaming surge, the Kevin Bacon-led supernatural drama will not return for a second season.

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Overview

  • Prime Video confirmed the cancellation of 'The Bondsman' on May 17, 2025, just over a month after its debut season premiered on April 3.
  • The series, starring Kevin Bacon, followed a resurrected bounty hunter tasked by the Devil to capture escaped demons while seeking personal redemption.
  • 'The Bondsman' initially ranked #9 on Nielsen’s streaming originals chart in its premiere week with 563 million minutes viewed but quickly dropped off.
  • While the show averaged an 83% Rotten Tomatoes score and reached #1 on Prime Video’s platform rankings early on, it struggled to sustain viewership and social media buzz.
  • Produced by Blumhouse Television and led by showrunner Erik Oleson, the series blended Southern Gothic, horror, and action elements in its eight-episode run.