After theSeven KingsMust Dieending, there’s been a void in my TV enjoyment left by the Netflix series.
While not as well-executed asThe Last Kingdom,I saw some potential that I thought was worth exploring further.
With these big-budget costume shows, I often find that they take some time to grow on me.
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In that sense, Cornwell’s writing seems to have shined through.
Why Was The Winter King Canceled?
The Winter Kingarrived at a bad time.
Based on Bernard Cornwell’s book series, The Winter King is a historical fiction series that covers the first novel’s events. The series retreads the tale of King Arthur with a new imagining; Arthur has been exiled, with the Saxons now in control of Camelot’s throne, with Merlin nowhere to be found.
Had it been released in 2022, it may have been given another chance to accumulate momentum.
The result of having several high-budget productions failing to meet expected viewership is showing right now in Hollywood.
Had it been released in 2022, it may have been given another chance to accumulate momentum.
Those films went into production in 1997 and didn’t begin shooting until late 1999.
But they often improve season to season, as they’re able to reuse material and expand on it.
Could The Winter King Season 2 Still Happen?
Based on Bernard Cornwell’s book series, The Winter King is a historical fiction series that covers the first novel’s events. The series retreads the tale of King Arthur with a new imagining; Arthur has been exiled, with the Saxons now in control of Camelot’s throne, with Merlin nowhere to be found.
TheTVLinearticle that announced their cancellations also states:“Both series could ostensibly be shopped to other outlets.”
Prime Video could look to add it to their library, given the connections to MGM+.
