Perry Mason CANCELED by HBO executives nearly two months after second season finale
The crime drama series Perry Mason has been canceled by HBO executives after two seasons on the air.
The news about the ending of the program was revealed on Tuesday by Deadline, and it was also reported that the finale of the show's second season had only aired a month and a half prior to the axing.
HBO provided a statement about the series, whose lead recently saved a pub in his native Wales, to express that the show would still be fondly remembered by its crew and fans.
The statement began: 'We are tremendously grateful for the remarkable work of Matthew Rhys and the unrivaled cast and crew of Perry Mason for their reimagining of such a treasured and storied franchise.'
It was then stated that Perry Mason's creative team would still collaborate with HBO's staff on various shows.
Over and done with: The crime drama series Perry Mason has been canceled by HBO executives after two seasons on the air
Recent departure: The news about the ending of the program was revealed on Tuesday by Deadline, and it was also reported that the finale of the show's second season had only aired a month and a half prior to the axing
'While we won't be moving forward with another season of the series, we are excited to continue working with the brilliant creatives at Team Downey on future projects,' they said.
Perry Mason was centered on several characters created by Erle Stanley Gardner.
The character later became the subject of a television program that aired from 1957 until 1966, and Raymond Burr filled the role for the show's entire run.
The actor went on to appear in over 25 television movies centered on the detective that aired from 1985 until 1995.
The new iteration of Perry Mason premiered in June of 2020, and its cast was led by Matthew Rhys.
The show's cast also featured performers such as Juliet Rylance, Shea Whigham and John Lithgow.
Robert Downey, Jr. and his wife Susan served as two of the program's executive producers.
The new iteration of the series, which was set in the 1930s, also acted as a prequel to the Burr-starring show.
Source material: Perry Mason was centered on several characters created by Erle Stanley Gardner
Timeline: The new iteration of the series, which was set in the 1930s, also acted as a prequel to the Burr-starring show
New installments: The second season of the series went on to premiere on HBO this past March, and its finale aired in April
Perry Mason's first season was centered on the titular detective's investigation of a child kidnapping.
The show went on to receive generally positive reviews from critics, and its first season currently holds a 75% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
The second season of the series went on to premiere on HBO this past March, and its finale aired in April.
The last run of the series was praise by several critics for a perceived rise in quality, and it boasts an 87% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Source: Daily Mail
