It’s only a couple of days until New Year’s Eve, but Netflix isn’t wasting any time making tough decisions. The streamer has begun cutting back on his show catalog for 2023, and the first thing to be placed on his chopping block is the widely loved multilingual mystery show. 1899. The streamer’s decision to cancel the show is sure to disappoint fans who were hoping for answers to the show’s many unsolved mysteries after the spectacular cliffhanger that ended the mystery show’s first and sadly only season. .
The cancellation was announced by the show’s co-creator duo. Jantje Friese and Baran bo Odar in a joint statement released on the latter’s Instagram. “It is with a heavy heart that we must tell you that 1899 will not be renewed,” the first sentence says. While the creators have not disclosed the show’s cancellation decision, the following sentence seems to suggest that the decision was made solely by Netflix: “We would love to end this incredible journey with a second and third season, as we did with Darkness. But sometimes things don’t go the way you planned. This is life.” They continued; “We know this will disappoint millions of fans. But we want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for being a part of this wonderful adventure. We love you. Never forget.”
1899 is an epic sci-fi thriller set in the same year as its title. It follows the crew and passengers aboard a steamship called the Kerberos and the mysterious events that unfold on deck as they embark on their journey from Europe to New York. The promise of a bright and promising future at a new destination suddenly turns bleak when they encounter another emigrating ship drifting out to sea. Their unexpected nightmarish discovery sets off a chain of mysterious events that will scare the passengers of Kerberos to the bone, raising more questions than they can answer.
1899 was met with rave reviews from critics and the public, and was seen as a worthy successor Darkness, Friese and Odar’s first project under their Netflix deal. Both shows shared common themes and often drew fair comparison from viewers who felt 1899 just as attractive as its predecessor. 1899 It premiered on Netflix on November 17, with all 8 episodes released at the same time, and it quickly became a hit with streamers, climbing into the coveted top 10 of the chart. Unfortunately, it may seem that these numbers are not enough to break even compared to the high cost of the show - 1899 used expensive virtual production methods; the production took place on the newly built stage of the Babelsberg Studios in Germany, which is currently the largest in Europe. However, Netflix has yet to release an official statement regarding its decision to cancel the show.
1899 includes a multinational ensemble cast, including Emily Beacham, Aneurin Barnard, Andreas Pitchmann, Miguel Bernardo among many others. Creators Friese and Beau Odar served as co-showrunners and executive producers in equal measure. Friese wrote the screenplay, which Odar directed. Given the show’s popularity, time will tell if fans can create enough buzz to bring in another streamer to save it from being flooded.
All 8 episodes 1899 are still available to stream on Netflix. Check out the creators statement below:
Source: Collider
