Lockwood & Co fan petition to save show reaches 9,000 signatures after Netflix axe

9,000 fans have signed a petition in a desperate bid to save the Netflix show Lockwood & Co.

The supernatural program was discontinued by the streaming platform after just one series.

But Netflix’s decision not to renew for a second season was met with strong backlash, with thousands of viewers signing a petition urging bosses not to pull the plug.

The petition has gained momentum on Twitter with fans venting their anger at the decision to cancel the show under the hashtag #SaveLockwoodandCo and #LockwoodandCo.

One of them wrote, ‘This show deserves a longer run! The adaptation matched the books so well and the acting was phenomenal. There are so few family-friendly shows these days (especially on Netflix) for people to connect with; this one still has so much to tell.’

Another added, “This is one of the best show adaptations I’ve ever seen. i’m gutted. I will never forgive Netflix for making this terrible decision.

Favorite book series brought to life with incredible editing. It was number one on Netflix in 18 countries around the world. It deserves a second season,” wrote another.

‘Just a great show. Had everything. Ghostbusters/ Goonies/ Conjuring/ Harry Potter all in one show. This is a mistake,” added another impassioned viewer.

Netflix announced in a statement that the show “will not be returning for a second series.”

The statement read: ‘WIt is with a heavy heart that we announce that Lockwood & Co will not be returning for a second series…

“To the fans – to Lock Nation – you really have been the best. We can’t thank you enough for how much you’ve embraced, celebrated and loved the show.

“We are extremely proud of the gifted young actors who brought Jonathan’s beloved fictional characters to the big screen with such warmth, charm and vulnerability.

“Ruby, Cameron and Ali were our perfect Lucy, Lockwood and George. We couldn’t have wished for a more dedicated or talented trio.

Cut: The supernatural program was discontinued by the streaming platform after just one series

Fury: Netflix’s decision not to renew the show for a second season was met with strong backlash, with thousands of viewers signing a petition urging bosses not to pull the plug.

Plea: The petition has almost reached its goal with 9,007 fans signing at time of publication

Axed: The supernatural thriller based on the novels by Jonathan Stroud, starring Bridgeton’s Ruby Stokes and newcomers Cameron Chapman and Ali Hadji-Heshmati

“All three are superstars and we can’t wait to see them shine in the brilliant future that no doubt awaits them.”

Based on the books by Jonathan Stroud, the supernatural thriller stars Bridgeton’s Ruby Stokes and newcomers Cameron Chapman and Ali Hadji-Heshmati.

The TV series is set in an alternate London overrun with ghosts visible only to young people.

A girl with psychic abilities joins the two teenage boys at the ghost-hunting agency Lockwood & Co. to fight the deadly ghosts that plague the city.