On april 25, 2016, wgn renewed the show for a 10episode second season, that premiered on march 8, 2017. Wgn american has cancelled the period drama after two seasons and 20 episodes. May 30, 2017 plans for a third season of underground have been derailed. Underground canceled at wgn america hollywood reporter. Underground follows the story of american heroes and their moving journey to freedom. Underground, wgn americas thrilling slaveryera drama, begins its second season wednesday with a heightened sense of urgency rooted in the past, but tethered to the present. Wgn america has renewed its underground tv series for a second season. Wgn americas underground shares the thrilling stories of underground railroad revolutionaries and a band of seven making their way to freedom. Cast of underground attend wgn americas underground. Wgn america has canceled underground after two seasons, variety has learned.
Despite underground being a terrific and important series, it no longer fits with our. Underground tv series 2016 2017 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Misha green and joe pokaski, cocreators of wgn americas television series underground, join actress aisha hinds in a panel discussion about the shows background and historical context. Underground will not return for a third season on wgn america, the network announced tuesday. June 8, 2017 by renewcanceltv 5 comments underground s hopes of finding a new home following cancellation at wgn america have taken a final blow. Underground, the critically acclaimed firstyear drama about the underground railroad and the mostwatched original scripted series ever for wgn america, has been renewed for. This was the case with underground which has been officially cancelled by wgn america after two seasons there will be no season 3 for the historical drama series. Aug 08, 2017 wgn america continues to stock up on cost effective scripted originals. Feb 24, 2017 underground season two premieres wednesday march 8, 109c on wgn america.
The historical thriller drama about the underground railroad, created by misha green and joe pokaski, airs wednesday at 10. Underground cancelled no season 3 for wgn america series. Dont miss allnew episodes of wgn americas underground. Mar 07, 2017 wgn americas underground returns for season 2 with new cast member aisha hinds, who plays abolitionist harriet tubman alongside series stars jurnee smolletbell rosalee and aldis hodge.
With the country on the brink of civil war, the struggle for freedom is more dangerous than ever. Stream full episodes of your favorite shows like dogs most wanted. Undergrounds hopes of finding a new home following cancellation at wgn america have taken a final blow. Underground season 2 shows how women were the movers and shakers of history. The network was originally known as superstation, but has been rebranded recently and has started to offer some pretty great original content. Underground wgn tv show may 11, 2017 guys last night episode was the series finale, the show was officially cancelled yesterday im gonna miss them so much. Apr 25, 2016 noah, rosalee, cato et al are going to keep on running, now that wgn america has renewed underground for a 10episode season 2 to date, the freshman slave escape thriller is averaging a million. Wgn america now for android free download and software. The railroad gets real in season 2 click to email this to a friend opens in new window. Wgn americas underground leaves us feeling powerless, yet determined to fight. This story contains details of tonights underground season 1 finale.
Underground cancelled as wgn america ditches prestige dramas we saw this coming, but it still hurts whats coming to and leaving hulu in may 2017. Wgn america is officially out of the highend original scripted series business. Cast of underground attend wgn americas underground season two premiere screening at regency village theatre on march 1, 2017 in westwood, california. Wgn americas underground leaves us feeling powerless, yet. Underground season two premieres wednesday march 8, 109c on wgn america. Wgn america started as a much smaller, local chicago network. Wgn americas underground set to debut new season in march. Wgn america picks up swedish drama 100 code, canadian. Underground renewed for season two by wgn america variety. Underground eps talk finales historic last scene, season 2. The final wgn sportsproduced game telecast to air on wgn america was a contest between the bulls and the golden state warriors, held at chicagos united center, on december 6, 2014. With bet already passing on the drama, oprah winfrey has officially confirmed that own will not be saving the series due to its high cost, per refinery29.
Wgn america has canceled underground, its critically acclaimed drama about a group of runaway slaves and. Wgn americas underground, which airs the final episode of its first season wednesday night, is an epic series about slavery and escape created. Mar 29, 2018 in its second season, underground which stars jurnee smollettbell and aldis hodge and is executive produced by john legend, boosted wgn america to a recordsetting, best primetime month in. Unfortunately, in the world of television critical acclaim means very little if the ratings fail to impress executives. Wgn america has canceled underground tribune media president and ceo peter kern made the announcement on tuesday, saying. The wgn america app also gives access to movies, exclusive content, promos and more. Wgn america s underground season two full length trailer. Wgn america releases first look of john legend as renowned. Wgn america has canceled underground tribune media president and ceo peter kern made the announcement on tuesday, saying that the scripted series focusing on the heroes of the. May 08, 2017 underground cancelled as wgn america ditches prestige dramas we saw this coming, but it still hurts whats coming to and leaving hulu in may 2017. The official app for the hit wgn original show underground.
Underground, wgn america s thrilling slaveryera drama, begins its second season wednesday with a heightened sense of urgency rooted in the past, but tethered to the present. The wgn america tv show only has a couple weeks left before the end of its second season, but should there be a third. Wgn america has canceled underground, its critically acclaimed drama about a group of runaway slaves and abolitionists fighting for freedom along the underground railroad, though its. May 30, 2017 underground will not return for a third season on wgn america, the network announced tuesday. With a lot of blood, cunning, bravery and vengeance, season 1 of underground came to an end tonight. Underground canceled after 2 seasons at wgn america. Wgn americas underground season 2 teaches and entertains. This was the case with underground which has been officially cancelled by wgn america after two seasons there will be no season 3. Wgn america has released a new teaser for the second season of its hit series underground and announced a new aftershow for its hit series outsiders.
As expected, the cable network today cancelled acclaimed drama underground after two seasons. Wgn cancels underground after two seasons black america. Wgn cancels underground after two seasons black america web. On the heels of its recent pickup of the anna paquinstarring canadian detective drama series bellevue, wgn ame. Underground in trouble as wgn america has new ownership tv.
Get premium, high resolution news photos at getty images. Underground season 2 blows season 1 out of the water comments are turned off autoplay when autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically play next. Nov 01, 2019 wgn america started as a much smaller, local chicago network. Underground is in trouble as wgn america pivots away from scripted tv. Wgn america would air the cubs world series victory parade on november 4, 2016. Download the tv guide app for iphone, ipad and android. We thank the incomparable creators misha green and joe pokaski and the great john legend, along with the talented creative team and cast who brought the unsung american heroes of the underground railroad to life. Underground pushes wgn america ratings up percent. You may unsubscribe via the link found at the bottom of every email. Wgn americas underground returns for season 2 with new cast member aisha hinds, who plays abolitionist harriet tubman alongside series. In its second season, underground which stars jurnee smollettbell and aldis hodge and is executive produced by john legend, boosted wgn america to a. Apr 25, 2016 wgn america has renewed its underground tv series for a second season. March 2, 2017 lori acken drama, interview, magazine archive comments off on underground on wgn america. Dont miss allnew episodes of wgn americas underground posted on march 16th, 2017 highlighting themes that film and television have tackled in the past, underground is a fresh and thrilling escape odyssey emblematic of the thousands of reallife journeys that shaped american history.
Underground canceled after 2 seasons on wgn america. Apr 25, 2016 underground, the critically acclaimed firstyear drama about the underground railroad and the mostwatched original scripted series ever for wgn america, has been renewed for a second season. Watch the wgn america live stream online without cable. Underground is an american television period drama series created by misha green and joe pokaski about the underground railroad in antebellum georgia. Underground in trouble as wgn america has new ownership. Underground season 3 own to save cancelled wgn america. Underground season 3 own to save cancelled wgn america tv show. Wgn america has officially passed on a third season of underground. The series chronicled the lives of both runaway slaves and abolitionists in the precivil war united state. Noah, rosalee, cato et al are going to keep on running, now that wgn america has renewed underground for a 10episode season 2 to date, the freshman slave escape thriller is averaging a million. The historical thriller drama about the underground railroad, created by.
May 31, 2017 underground was a hit for wgn america. Wgn is home to original shows like outsiders, salem, and underground. Wgn american has cancelled the period drama after two seasons and 20 episodes, tribune media announced on tuesday. Set in a divided america on the brink of the civil war, the 10episode season will add to the cast aisha hinds playing abolitionist harriet tubman as its characters continue their underground journey to freedom.
The series, which focuses on a group of slaves in the precivil war south who. Underground actress feels divinely appointed to play. Wgn america continues to stock up on cost effective scripted originals. The track, entitled heavens door is performed by grammy nominated singersongwriter alice smith. Madison gate records will release the main titles song from the wgn america original series underground. Mar 07, 2017 underground, wgn americas thrilling slaveryera drama, begins its second season wednesday with a heightened sense of urgency rooted in the past, but tethered to the present. Wgn americas drama underground is set to premiere its second season on march 8, 2017. May 30, 2017 wgn america s overhaul has officially begun.