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Prime Video Cancels 'The Bondsman' After One Season

Star Kevin Bacon expresses disappointment and gratitude to fans following the show's abrupt end despite strong reviews and initial viewership.

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Overview

  • The Bondsman, a supernatural action-drama starring Kevin Bacon, was canceled by Prime Video just six weeks after its April 3 premiere.
  • The series debuted strongly, ranking #9 on Nielsen's Originals chart in its first week with 563 million minutes of viewing and earning an 83% Rotten Tomatoes score.
  • Despite early success, the show saw a sharp decline in viewership metrics and failed to sustain social media buzz, leading to its cancellation.
  • Kevin Bacon, who also served as an executive producer, shared his disappointment on Instagram, thanking fans for their support and expressing confusion over the decision.
  • Produced by Blumhouse Television, the series explored themes of redemption and family through the story of a resurrected bounty hunter tasked with capturing escaped demons.