‘Lovecraft Country’ drama series will not return for season 2 at HBO

“Lovecraft Country” isn’t being renewed for a second season at HBO, Variety has affirmed.

“We will not be moving forward with a second season of ‘Lovecraft Country,’” HBO said in a statement. “We are grateful for the dedication and artistry of the gifted cast and crew, and to Misha Green, who crafted this groundbreaking series. And to the fans, thank you for joining us on this journey.”

The series debuted its first — and presently just — season in August 2020. The move to not continue with a greater amount of the series isn’t inside and out unexpected, as the show depended on the solo novel of a similar name by Matt Ruff. HBO has settled on comparative choices with other series, for example, “Big Little Lies.” That show just got a second season after the writer of the book on which it was based, Liane Moriarty, wrote original material to fill in as the reason for another season.

“Lovecraft Country” followed 25-year-old Atticus Black (Jonathan Majors), who gets together with his friend Letitia “Leti” Dandridge (Jurnee Smollett-Bell) and his Uncle George (Courtney B. Vance) to leave on an excursion across 1950s Jim Crow America to track down his missing dad. They should endure and conquer both the bigoted dread of white America and the noxious spirits that could be torn from a Lovecraft soft cover. The series additionally featured Michael K. Williams, Aunjanue Ellis, Wunmi Mosaku, Abbey Lee, and Jamie Chung.

The series was written and executive produced by Misha Green. Notwithstanding Green, Jordan Peele leader delivered through his Monkeypaw Productions flag. J.J. Abrams and Ben Stephenson additionally executive produced through Bad Robot Productions. David Knoller was likewise a chief maker. Other chief makers incorporate scene 1 chief Yann Demange and scenes 2 and 3 director Daniel Sackheim. David Knoller leader delivered scene 1 of the series.

The show received strong critical praise upon its delivery, including procuring a Golden Globe designation for best drama series recently. The show is likewise qualified during the current year’s Emmy Awards.