A fan favourite Netflix series which was hailed as a ‘masterpiece that changed history’ has been axed despite rave reviews.
Adult sci-fi 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 the series has been cancelled after just one season.
Scavengers Reign follows the survivors of the damaged interstellar cargo ship Demeter 227 who are stranded on Vesta, an alien planet bustling with flora and fauna but filled with dangers.
Confirming the news on Instagram, the show’s creator Joe Bennett wrote: ‘As of right now, Scavengers Reign is not being renewed for a second season.
Netflix series Scavenger Reign which was dubbed ‘a masterpiece that changed history’ has been axed despite perfect reviews
The show follows the survivors of the damaged interstellar cargo ship Demeter 227 who are stranded on Vesta, an alien planet bustling with flora and fauna but filled with dangers
‘I wanted to let everyone know directly because I really love our fanbase, they’ve been such champions for the show, and I don’t want to leave everyone hanging.
‘We’ve had to fight tooth and nail every step of the way to get this show made, starting all the way back in 2016 with the Scavengers short film to the release of the first season last year.’
Thanking those who helped them make the show he added: ‘It’s a case study for believing in something and persevering through a million and one hurdles.
‘But, it got made, thanks especially to so many people who supported it along the way, in big and small ways.
‘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 worked tirelessly on the show, and the folks at Max who were incredible partners to work with.’
Yet while fans are devastated by the news, James did provide a glimmer of hope that the show could make a return as he continued: ‘But this is not the end.
‘There is more story to be told, we are ready to make another season, and we produced in-house at Green Street a teaser for what was going to come in the second season.
‘Thanks again to everyone who watched and supported the show.’
Confirming the news on Instagram, the show’s creator Joe Bennett wrote: ‘As of right now, Scavengers Reign is not being 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 all the way back in 2016 with the Scavengers short film to the release of the first season last year’
Devastated by the news, fans shared their sadness as they took to the comments on Joe’s post.
They wrote: ‘As someone who wants to make this kind of stuff too, this makes me endlessly sad. What an amazing piece of art that should have gotten so much more’;
‘we watched the season at least 6 times in a row. it is absolutely perfect and we wish more shows would have the guts to transport us to such gorgeous dimensions! there should be 100 seasons of this masterpiece!!’;
‘This show is everything to me. If u guys ever made a kickstarter or anything to try & start up s2 again I’d be there’;
‘You guys made history, made a masterpiece. A classic that will endure. And for that this fanbase will always be there. Thank you.’
Scavengers Reign was a huge hit with fans when it was first revealed earlier this year after fans took to Twitter with their amazing reviews.
They wrote: ‘Scavengers Reign is one of the most beautiful shows I’ve ever seen’;
‘Everyone please watch scavengers reign on Netflix PLEASE. We need to 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 took to the comments on Joe’s post
‘If you haven’t, please watch Scavengers Reign, now on Netflix! this show is peak worldbuilding and the style is unreal!’;
‘Scavengers Reign is seriously impressive. A visual spectacle. The people behind it are incredibly creative’;
‘I’m begging yall to please watch Scavengers Reign’; ‘I’ve said it before, but it’s worth repeating: Scavengers Reign… [chef’s kiss GIF]’
‘Scavengers Reign is easily one of the best things I’ve watched in my life, I’m in awe of the creativity, creature designs, and worldbuilding’;
‘Bro, Scavengers Reign is absolutely sublime. Might just be a “just right for me” thing but I’m absolutely entranced”
