It was supposed to end after the release of the next season, but the dystopian drama Snowpiercer has not only been cancelled after filming, but it will also not air.
The first season, based on both the 2013 film of the same name, directed by Parasite’s Bong Joon-ho, and the 1982 French graphic novel Le Transperceneige, aired on Netflix in 2020.
It stars Jennifer Connelly and Daveed Diggs as passengers on the Snowpiercer, a massive, continually moving train that rounds the globe carrying the last remains of civilization seven years after the world becomes a frozen wasteland.
While it was initially set to finish after the fourth season, Warner Bros. Discovery has decided not to air it and will instead try to sell it to other companies.
‘We can confirm that TNT will not air season four of ‘Snowpiercer,’ a network spokesperson said in a statement to Deadline.
‘This was a difficult decision, but our admiration for the talented writers, actors and crew who brought Snowpiercer’s extraordinary post-apocalyptic world to life remains strong.
‘We have been working collaboratively with the producers since last year to help the series find a new home where fans can continue to enjoy the compelling story and exceptional visual experience. We look forward to working with them on future projects.’
Tomorrow Studios CEO Marty Adelstein and President Becky Clements stated they will seek for other ways to get the final season on the air.
‘We love Snowpiercer and believe season four completes a story with incredible talent that will entertain viewers while exploring issues of climate change and class warfare,’ they said.
The executives went on to say that they are “so passionate about this series” that they “bought the rights to control the franchise.”
They are now hope to find the ‘ideal partner soon and end a fantastic adventure with the final season.’
As part of Warner Bros.’ cost-cutting measures, the current series was supposed to be the last remaining original series created at TNT.
Other projects at the firm that have lately suffered similar deaths include the DC feature Batgirl and the HBO Max series Minx, which has now been saved by Starz.
Snowpiercer season 1 and 2 are streaming on Netflix.