A fan-favorite Netflix series that was hailed as a “masterpiece that changed history” has been axed despite rave reviews.
Adult science fiction cartoon Scavengers Reign premiered on HBO Max in October 2023 before heading to Netflix in May and received an incredible 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
However, the streaming service has now confirmed that the series has been canceled after just one season.
Scavengers Reign follows the survivors of the damaged interstellar freighter Demeter 227 who are stranded on Vesta, an alien planet full of flora and fauna, but full of dangers.
Confirming the news on Instagram, show creator Joe Bennett wrote: “At this time, Scavengers Reign will not be renewed for a second season.
Netflix series Scavenger Reign, which was called ‘a masterpiece that changed history’, has been axed despite perfect reviews
The show follows the survivors of the damaged interstellar freighter Demeter 227 who are stranded on Vesta, an alien planet full of flora and fauna, but full of dangers.
“I wanted to let everyone know directly because I really love our fanbase, they have been such champions for the show and I don’t want to let anyone down.
“We’ve had to fight tooth and nail every step of the way to get this show made, starting in 2016 with the short film Scavengers to the release of the first season last year.”
He thanked those who helped them create the show, adding, “It’s a case study in believing in something and pushing through a thousand and one hurdles.”
“But it got made, largely because of so many people who supported it along the way, in ways big and small.
“I want to thank some of those people, starting with my co-creator Charles Huettner @charles.huettner, Chris Prynoski @chrisprynoski and everyone at @titmouseinc, my home base at @greenstreetpictures, the writers, directors and so many incredible artists who work tirelessly worked on the show, and the people at Max who were great partners to work with.”
Yet wAlthough fans are devastated by the news, James still gave a glimmer of hope that the show could return, as he continued: “But this is not the end.
“There’s more story to tell, we’re ready to make another season, and we’ve produced a teaser in-house at Green Street for what would be in the second season.
“Thank you again to everyone who watched and supported the show.”
Confirming the news on Instagram, show creator Joe Bennett wrote: “As of now, Scavengers Reign will not be renewed for a second season
He wrote: ‘We’ve had to fight tooth and nail every step of the way to get this show made, starting in 2016 with the short film Scavengers to the release of the first season last year’
Devastated by the news, fans shared their sadness as they read the comments on Joe’s post.
They wrote: ‘As someone who also wants to make things like this, it makes me endlessly sad. What a great work of art that should have been given so much more’;
‘we watched the season at least six times in a row. it’s absolutely perfect and we wish more shows would have the guts to transport us to such beautiful dimensions! there should be 100 seasons of this masterpiece!!’;
‘This show means everything to me. If you guys ever made a kickstarter or something to restart s2 I’d be there’;
‘You have made history, created a masterpiece. A classic that will live on. And this fan base will always be there for that. Thank you.’
Scavengers Reign was a huge hit with fans when it was first revealed earlier this year after fans posted their great reviews on Twitter.
They wrote: ‘Scavengers Reign is one of the most beautiful shows I have ever seen’;
“Everyone, please watch Scavengers Rule on Netflix PLEASE. We must support this masterpiece for a second season. Please!’;
The series premiered on HBO Max in October 2023 and received an incredible 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes
Devastated by the news, fans shared their sadness as they read the comments on Joe’s post
‘If you haven’t already, please watch Scavengers Reign, now on Netflix! this show is a world building show and the style is unreal!’;
‘Scavengers Reign is seriously impressive. A visual spectacle. The people behind it are incredibly creative’;
‘I implore you all to please watch Scavengers Reign’; ‘I’ve said it before, but it’s worth repeating: Scavengers Reign… [chef’s kiss GIF]’
‘Scavengers Reign is without a doubt one of the best things I’ve seen in my life, I’m in awe of the creativity, creature designs and world building’;
‘Bro, Scavengers Reign is absolutely sublime. Maybe it’s something ‘just right for me’, but I’m absolutely thrilled.”