There is bad news for fans who thought that the lockdown would give DC’s Swamp Thing a new lease of life. The CW has reported that it is very unlikely that the show will be renewed for a second season on the network. Several reasons have been cited behind the network’s decision not to move forward with the show.
Premiering in 2019, Swamp Thing was a turn from the other DC Comics shows that aired on The CW. It was darker in tone yet had the same charm of superhero shows. It revolved around Abby Arcane (Crystal Reed), who returns to Louisiana to investigate a deadly swamp virus. There, she forms a bond with fellow scientist Alec Holland.
When Holland tragically dies, a mysterious creature claims to be him. It possesses the powers of regeneration and controls the plant-life around the swamp. Together Arcane and Holland fight against the hostile forces in their town.
Despite good reviews and ratings, DC Universe canceled Swamp Thing after a few of its episodes. The reasons for the cancelation were never made clear and the fans were left immensely disappointed.
During the COVID-19 lockdown, most productions were affected and CW had to air the first season of Swamp Thing to fill in the gaps in the schedule. It was announced that if the show’s rating were to be enough, a second season would be ordered.
However, many sources have reported that with the sets of the show long gone and all cast contracts past their expiry, “all signs point to a Season 2 not happening, anywhere.”
Check out the trailer below:
The first season of the show is still available on DC Universe. It can also be streamed on fuboTV.
What do you think? Were you a fan of Swamp Thing? Do you want a second season of the show?
About Swamp Thing
Swamp Thing is a supernatural/ superhero show that is based on the DC comics of the same name. It revolves around Abby Arcane, a CDC researcher, who returns to Marais, Louisiana, to investigate a swamp virus. She encounters a mysterious creature over there, who claims to be the deceased scientist Alec Holland.
The series stars Crystal Reed, Derek Mears, Andy Bean, Virginia Madsen and others.
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