Kaos season 2: Netflix has just cancelled your new favourite show

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Netflix has simply cancelled one among its most fun new exhibits.

The streaming service has made a behavior of prematurely cancelling acclaimed sequence over time, with probably the most egregious circumstances together with The OA, Mindhunter, 1899 and Shadow and Bone, which was canned regardless of being one among its most-watched titles.

Selection has now confirmed that Netflix has referred to as time on Kaos, a recent reimagining of Greek mythology from Charlie Covell (The Finish of the F***ing World), which has developed a cult fan base since its launch on 29 August.

The sudden information arrived after one among its lead stars appeared to disclose the present had not been renewed for a second season forward of an official announcement. Aurora Perrineau inadvertently shared the information in a tribute to the present, which was captured by The Unbiased, on her social media pages, accompanied by pictures of herself as Riddy. She deleted the put up 20 minutes later – however reshared it the next day.

Right here is Perrineau’s put up in full:

“Effectively… this one hurts. I discover explaining how I’m feeling to be actually tough, however I’ll strive.

“After I began auditioning for this present, I knew it was particular, primarily on account of the truth that Charlie Covell’s scripts resonated with me in a approach most issues hadn’t. I knew all of those folks, and I beloved all of them – each flaw, every thing.

“For one of many first occasions in my life, I’ve discovered myself actually proud. I’m, after all, pleased with everybody’s work and the care they gave to this mission, as a result of, let me inform you, they left every thing on the ground. However I’ve additionally discovered myself pleased with me, and that’s one thing I’ve struggled with.

“After I obtained forged, I couldn’t consider that somebody SAW me. A woman who’s not solely a minority but additionally a survivor of SA – and also you’re telling me that somebody thinks I could possibly be one of many leads of a present, have company, my very own mission, and be fascinating sufficient to be the love curiosity to not just one superb human however two? I used to be worthy of that? Every thing that occurred from that time ahead actually modified my perspective.

“Because the journey continued, I began to study in regards to the completely superb expertise concerned – as if Charlie wasn’t sufficient. Then I discovered of our administrators, Georgi [Banks-Davies] and Runyararo [Mapfumo]. It continued with our unbelievable forged; there are far too many to say, however I’ve to acknowledge the three who’ve change into life-long buddies, household and lifelines whereas we drifted by Spain for months: Misia [Butler], Nabhaan [Rizwan] and Killian [Scott].

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“Our stunning HMU division, wardrobe division, Sister, Netflix, our manufacturing staff and our total crew – each single particular person concerned was a heavy hitter. And there I used to be, sitting and questioning how? Why me? And the reply I usually obtained again was: why not you?

“Everybody was good and uniquely themselves. Each efficiency stunned and excited me. I can’t consider I obtained to do that with all of you. We made one thing bizarre, darkish, hilarious, deranged and completely tragic – one thing completely human. THIS is a sense I plan to take with me.

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“Thanks for letting me be your Riddy. I had the time of my life.”

What’s on Netflix famous that, when one fan requested Perrineau if her put up meant Kaos had been cancelled, the actor replied: “Sadly sure.”

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Information of Kaos’s cancellation has been met with derision from followers, particularly contemplating Covell beforehand mentioned the present wanted three seasons to succeed in its pure conclusion.

“Are you f***ing kidding me? This present was good… and ended on an enormous cliffhanger,” one fan lamented, with one other calling it: “Top-of-the-line unique exhibits they’ve completed in years.”

A viewer branded Netflix’s resolution “irritating” because the present “by no means had time to fly”, with others making the argument that many traditional exhibits, together with The Sopranos and Breaking Dangerous, took a number of seasons to hit a groove.

Alongside Perrineau, Kaos starred Jeff Goldblum, Janet McTeer, Cliff Curtis, Stephen Dillane and Leila Farzad.

The Unbiased has contacted Netflix for remark.

Discover a full listing of latest titles being added to the streaming service in October right here – and a complete rundown of every thing being eliminated right here.