Forex canceled Jeff Bridges‘Action drama series elder Two seasons later. While I think this series is really great, I’m not surprised it was canceled.
The show’s production encountered numerous uncontrollable environmental issues, with production on two seasons paused multiple times due to the pandemic, Bridges’ cancer treatment and the WGA strike.
Executive producer Warren Littlefield said: “We made 15 episodes in five years; what a wild ride it has been. I love everyone involved in this show.
The series is based on Thomas Perry’s The best-selling book, the story centers on Dan Chase (Bridges), who absconded from the CIA decades ago and has lived in isolation ever since. When an assassin arrives and attempts to take out Chase, the veteran agent learns that he must now come to terms with his past in order to secure his future.
The show also has a strong supporting cast, including John Lithgow, Amy Brenneman and Alia Shawkat.
elder was the most-watched cable series premiere since January 2021, beating out 60 other premium and basic cable dramas, comedies and limited series, while also becoming the most-watched FX series on Hulu in its opening weekend.
The show also recently received three Critics’ Choice Television nominations: Best Drama Series, Best Actor in a Drama Series for “Bridges” and Best Supporting Actor for “Lithgow.”
Source: Deadline
