Fox’s Scream Queens was cancelled after after two seasons. But why, exactly? It has been six years since renowned producer Ryan Murphy learned that Fox had cancelled the gritty horror TV series that starred, among others, Ariana Grande, Nick Jonas, and Jamie Lee Curtis.
The series managed to get some admirers, and after its cancellation, it developed a cult-like following, as with other Ryan Murphy shows, which blend shock value, edginess, and breathtaking graphics with tremendous talent. Later, in late 2019, Murphy unintentionally hinted that he wanted to revive the programme, giving all the fans out there hope. Is a reboot conceivable, and if so, who would appear in it? Let’s set the record straight before we attempt to solve this entertaining puzzle.
The Scream Queens Story Of Success
Every generation can identify with the show’s narrative arc: On a college campus, a group of adorable, well-liked girls look down on anyone who envies them. Before several students died around the school, these drama queens had enviable lifestyles and a sense of flair.
The programme developed a cult following in just two seasons (Credit: Fox Networks)
Nobody on campus could be relied upon at this moment to assist them or provide these adorable girls with a sense of security. Therefore, it was the ideal moment for someone to enter covertly and kill one of them. However, that is how season two ended, leaving the audience to speculate as to who that might be.
Why Did Scream Queens Get Canceled?
The Chanels won’t be making a comeback on television. But you are aware of that from a few years back. Yet why? Because Fox’s corporate administration believed the plot arcs for the horror series starring Emma Roberts were finished after just two seasons, Fox decided to terminate it.
Gary Newman, the CEO of Fox, expressed similar viewpoint when questioned about it in a Fox Upfront interview, adding that the network “had no plans to go back there and get more stories”. In the end, network television is all about revenue, margins, and viewership. It’s all the same if you look at high-quality productions on other networks, like HBO. Even though the choice may not be widely accepted, corporate must make it.
Ryan Murphy Hints At Scream Queens Reboot In The Horizon
The decision stunned the public because Ryan Murphy had signalled to the media that he’d like to do it but that the studio had the right to take it up. The programme had indeed managed to gain some traction. Reboot shows have a 50/50 chance of success. However, the creator of American Horror Story, Pose, Glee, and Glee thinks that if a reboot is possible, Lea Michelle and Emma Roberts would be on board.
What Would A Scream Queens Season 3 Be Like?
The numerous questions that were left unresolved at the end of the second season might be resolved if a third one does materialise and the cast—or the majority of it—is reunited. If you are familiar with Ryan Murphy’s work history—previously on Fox and currently for Netflix, delivering us shows like “Dahmer” and “Ratched”—you might anticipate that many characters, including fan favourites, would die in a third part. However, Ryan Murphy has a style of writing that might use flashbacks, ghosts, or other narrative devices to bring back individuals who died in the first two seasons.
Therefore, one could anticipate Hester to carry on with her banter, perhaps run into Grace, learn about Munsch’s future as a specialist and what transpired with Chanel #5 and Zayzay’s hospitalisations. Everything is up in the air, but we’ll give an update for you as soon as we find out anything specific. There is now no set date; just rumours from a year ago exist.
