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In a surprising turn of events, HBO chose not to revive the classic series Perry Mason for its third season. the Matthew Rhys The period drama series led by Season 2 recently concluded on April 24, 2023. There were rumors of a possible third installment of the show, until HBO announced the series’ cancellation.
The cancellation announcement comes as a disappointment to fans, especially given the cliffhanger Season 2 finale ended Perry Mason in prison.
The show was produced by Team Downey, which is owned by Robert Downey Jr. and his wife, Susan Downey. HBO reported to Deadline its gratitude for Rhys and the entire team.
“We are so grateful for the amazing work of Matthew Rhys and the peerless Perry Mason cast and crew for their re-imagining of such a precious and storied franchise. Although we won’t be moving forward with another season of the series, we’re excited to continue working with the amazing creators of Team Downey in future projects.”
About a month and a half ago, Downey Jr., after the season 2 finale debuted, was sharing the possibility of a third season during an interview. He stated that they had built an amazing world ready for more compelling stories. However, he admitted that the final word is not in his hands and that the continuation of the show is in the hands of others.
“I mean wouldn’t it be cute. I think Matthew and all the other people who fill him in front of the screen, all of our people behind the scenes, have built this amazing world that I know we can continue to tell really interesting stories about. We’d be lying if we didn’t say we were definitely talking to Michael a ton in Season 3, but our fate is in other people’s hands.”
HBO’s head of drama, Francesca Orci, also shared insights into the network’s way of evaluating shows for going on, taking into account factors like viewership relative to budget, critical response, and hype surrounding the show.
Looking to the future, Team Downey is working on another HBO project titled sympathizer, featuring Robert Downey Jr. in multiple roles. While it is a disappointing ending Perry Masonfans can expect the collaboration between HBO and Team Downey to continue.
Perry Mason remains an award contender despite the show’s cancellation
Although it was cancelled, Perry Mason It remains a contender for an HBO award. The first season received four Emmy Award nominations, including one for Lead Actor in a Drama Series for Reese. Jacques Amell and Michael Pegler served as writers and co-showrunners for the series, which is based on the characters created by Earl Stanley Gardner.
The revival drama series premiered on June 21, 2020, on HBO. The story focuses on the origins of the famous defense attorney as a low-rent private investigator who was reeling from trauma from the Great War and was facing divorce from his wife, Linda. His life will change when he is assigned to a sensational child abduction trial. The findings and results of his investigation lead to disastrous consequences for Mason and everyone around him.
