Prime Video Cancels Kevin Bacon’s Horror Series The Bondsman After Just One Season
Fans of The Bondsman are disappointed after Prime Video decided to cancel the horror series starring Kevin Bacon. The show, which had only one season, will not be coming back, and that has left viewers wanting more.
The series premiered on April 3 and quickly climbed to the #1 spot on Prime Video’s Top 10 list. Despite its popularity, Prime Video has chosen not to renew the show for a second season.
Kevin Bacon Responds to Cancellation
Kevin Bacon, who played the lead role of Hub Halloran, shared his feelings about the cancellation on Instagram. In a heartfelt video titled “A note from Hub,” he said:
“I’m really bummed out that The Bondsman won’t be back for season two. I loved playing Hub, working with talented people, and creating the music for the show. I wish I had a reason to give you, but I honestly don’t.”
He ended the message by thanking fans for their support: “To everyone who watched and sent kind words, thank you. It truly means a lot.”
Fans flooded the comments with their disappointment. One wrote, “So bummed! My husband and I loved it!” Others asked streaming platforms like Netflix to pick up the series.
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What Was The Bondsman About?
The show featured Kevin Bacon as Hub Halloran, a bounty hunter brought back to life with a second shot at redemption, and a new supernatural twist. The story mixed horror, action, and even music, with a unique take on second chances and dark forces.
The cast included Jennifer Nettles, Beth Grant, Damon Herriman, Maxwell Jenkins, and Jolene Purdy. Bacon’s real-life son, Travis Bacon, contributed to the show’s soundtrack, adding a personal touch to the series. Kevin and his wife, Kyra Sedgwick, are well-known in the entertainment world, with homes in New York, Los Angeles, and Connecticut.
Why Was The Bondsman Canceled?
So far, Prime Video hasn’t given an official reason for ending the show. According to Deadline, while The Bondsman had a strong launch, it dropped off the Nielsen ratings by its second week. The show still remained in the Top 10 on Prime Video’s U.S. charts and had an 83% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
However, it reportedly didn’t generate enough social media buzz, which could be one factor in the decision.
This news comes as a surprise since Prime Video has been supportive of other series, like Fallout, which already received a season 3 renewal ahead of its second season set for December 2025. Fans were expecting a similar fate for The Bondsman, especially since the season finale left the door open for more story.
The cancellation of The Bondsman after just one season has left many fans and even its star, Kevin Bacon, disappointed. With strong viewer ratings and a unique concept, many hoped it would continue. While the future of the show remains uncertain, fans are still rallying for it to be picked up by another platform.
If you’re looking for horror shows with a twist, The Bondsman is still worth watching, and who knows, it might just find new life somewhere else.