'Chucky' TV series canceled after 3 seasons
Popular horror-comedy series Chucky, aired on Syfy and USA Network, has been canceled after three successful seasons. The Hollywood Reporter confirmed the news on Saturday. The show was based on the infamous killer doll from the famous Hollywood franchise, Child's Play. The first season premiered in October 2021, the second in October 2022, while the third was split into two parts: October 2023-May 2024.
Creator Don Mancini expressed gratitude and disappointment
Chucky's creator, Don Mancini, expressed sadness and gratitude. He said, "I'm heartbroken over the news that Chucky won't be coming back for a fourth season, but am so grateful for the killer three years we did have." He also gave a shoutout to everyone involved in the project, from the cast and crew in Toronto to the fans. In India, the show is streaming on JioCinema.
'Chucky' was a hit among fans and critics
Chucky was a hit with fans and critics alike. NBCUniversal shared that Season 3's first part was the most-watched season of any USA/Syfy series since 2021 among adults aged 18-49. Plus, it was the top series across both networks in this age group. Mancini has been with the Child's Play franchise for a long time. Not only did he co-write the screenplay for the original film, but he's also been behind six sequels and the TV series!
