Prime Video Just Canceled the Best Yellowstone Replacement Show
It doesn’t look too good for TV westerns.
Though no other show can match the brilliance of Yellowstone 's writing and loyal fanbase, there have been many attempts to recreate it on other platforms after the triumph of Taylor Sheridan 's neo-western story. However, it seems that none of them have been quite as successful.
Prime Video 's drama Outer Range, which aired for two seasons beginning in 2022, must have been one of the most intriguing stories in the genre. And yet again, even with the mysterious elements of sci-fi balanced out, the show didn't live to see another season.
Why Was Outer Range Canceled at Amazon Prime Video?
Starring Josh Brolin as Royal Abbott, owner of the Abbott Ranch, who is constantly fighting for the future of his land and his family, Outer Range had a strong start and an even better second installment. A story of family, love and the mystery behind the black void he discovers in the pasture, Outer Range immediately captivated viewers.
The show's first season was rated 79% by critics and 65% by viewers on Rotten Tomatoes. Though the show wasn't immediately recognized as brilliant, it was given a second chance when Prime Video greenlit another season. Its 92% critics score and 81% audience score show a big improvement, but it wasn't enough to keep the show going.
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The most upsetting part for fans is that the show left the door wide open for a comeback, and given the improved quality of season 2, many were excited to jump back into the bizarre world of Outer Range. Of course, the show still technically has a chance to survive if it is picked up by another studio, but those instances are too rare to get too hopeful.
As viewers continue to rage against streaming platforms canceling good shows way too early and for no apparent reason, many admit that Outer Range's cancellation may be the last straw that stops them from watching anything new at all.
If you were looking for an exciting and dynamic neo-western full of sci-fi elements and a great mystery behind the ranch story, Outer Range is still a perfect show to give a try on Amazon Prime Video. You just have to accept that you will never know all the answers beforehand!