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Prime Video Cancels Kevin Bacon’s Critically Acclaimed Series 'The Bondsman' After One Season

Despite strong reviews and early streaming success, the supernatural horror-comedy ends abruptly, leaving fans and creators disappointed and seeking alternatives for revival.

Jennifer Nettles as Maryanne performing onstage with Kevin Bacon as Hub on 'The Bondsman'
Kevin Bacon as Hub Halloran with duct tape around his slit throat in The Bondsman

Overview

  • Prime Video officially canceled 'The Bondsman' on May 16–17, 2025, after just one season, despite critical acclaim and early Top 10 streaming performance.
  • Kevin Bacon, who starred as resurrected bounty hunter Hub Halloran, expressed disappointment and confusion over the decision, calling the cancellation 'really bummed out.'
  • The Season 1 finale ended on a dramatic cliffhanger involving Hub's ex-wife, which was intentionally designed to encourage renewal, according to showrunner Erik Oleson.
  • The series, produced by Blumhouse Television, blended supernatural action, Southern Gothic themes, and a unique horror-comedy tone, earning Rotten Tomatoes scores between 83% and 91%.
  • Fans and the creative team are now hoping for another platform to pick up the series, though no plans for a revival have been confirmed.