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Aug 2, 2022 · Published on August 2, 2022 11:51AM EDT. Photo: Ramona Rosales/SHOWTIME. Showtime's political drama The First Lady won't return for season 2. The network confirmed plans to veto the series led by ...
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By Axel Metz
published 2 August 2022
There'll be no second term for The First Lady
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Showtime has pulled the plug on its star-studded anthology series The First Lady.
Given the less-than-warm reception from both critics and audiences, then, it’s not too much of a surprise to see Showtime (read: Paramount) call time on The First Lady after just one season. Still, the show’s high production costs – the likes of Anderson, Pfeiffer and Davis don’t come cheap – and positioning as a major Paramount Plus launch title in the UK will surely leave a sour taste in the mouth of studio executives.
What’s more, the cancelation of The First Lady dents the appeal of Paramount Plus globally. As above, the series, being a Showtime title, is automatically bundled into the UK version of the burgeoning streamer (since Showtime Anytime is not available in the UK), though US subscribers can add Showtime’s library – which includes the likes of Billions, Yellowjackets and Dexter – onto their existing Paramount Plus packages for a small fee.
Of course, The First Lady’s one and only season will remain available to watch, but it’s disappointing that those who did enjoy the starry series won’t be treated to a follow-up season in the future.
Instead, Paramount will likely double-down on its Halo TV series and myriad Star Trek properties – not to mention its stellar movie library – in an attempt to attract and retain Paramount Plus subscribers.
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The First Lady[1] is an American anthology drama television series created by Aaron Cooley which premiered on Showtime on April 17, 2022. [2] It stars Michelle Pfeiffer, Viola Davis, and Gillian Anderson, among others, and portrays life and family events of three First Ladies of the United States: Eleanor Roosevelt, Betty Ford, and Michelle Obama.
Aug 3, 2022 · The cancellation comes after over a month since the Viola Davis, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Gillian Anderson-led series concluded its 10-episode first season. “Showtime can confirm that the ...
Aug 7, 2022 · Sex Education star Gillian Anderson's The First Lady cancelled after one season. Viola Davis and Michelle Pfeiffer also starred in the anthology. By Joe Anderton Published: 07 August 2022. The ...
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Network: Showtime Episodes: 10 (hour) Seasons: One TV show dates: April 17, 2022 -- June 19, 2022 Series status: Cancelled Performers include: Viola
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Aug 2, 2022 · The First Lady has been cancelled, so there won’t be a second season. The first season of 10 episodes finished airing in June. The first season of 10 episodes finished airing in June.
