Hulu Axes ‘A Court of Thorns and Roses’ Series, Devastating Fans

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Fervent admirers of Sarah J. Maas’ romantic fantasy novels had eagerly anticipated watching the narrative unfold in an upcoming grand TV series being developed by [X]. Regrettably, it appears that the Disney-owned streaming platform has chosen to abandon the project, with TVLine reporting that it is now sadly cancelled.

Initially conceived as a joint project between showrunner Ronald D. Moore and the author herself, this adaptation was anticipated to be Hulu’s upcoming major fantasy series, boasting ample source material. The epic narrative of intrigue, magic, and romance unfolding against a backdrop of political strife and mystical realms appeared to be an excellent fit for Hulu, allowing them to rival big fantasy shows on other streaming platforms like The Rings of Power on Amazon Prime Video and The Witcher on Netflix.

In November 2023, following nearly two years of development initiated in 2021, Moore disclosed that the project was still active, yet provided a tentative status report. He mentioned at that point:

By November 2023, the project had been under development for about two years since 2021, and during this time, Moore updated us on its progress. However, he offered an unclear outlook on its current status, stating:

The project is currently being worked on and improved. We’ve drafted several scripts, and now we’re mainly in a holding pattern. It seems like everyone in town is eagerly anticipating the casting of performers, as that could potentially speed up progress. However, for now, it remains under development.

The reasons behind the sudden halt of the project aren’t fully understood yet, since neither Hulu nor 20th Century Studios have issued any official explanation. Eventually, fans might uncover the reason for its cancellation. Although the project isn’t being offered to another streaming service at the moment, it seems that author Maas is considering shopping it around again once Hulu’s option on the project ends. Given the popularity of fantasy content on streaming platforms, there’s a good chance we’ll hear more about this adaptation in the future.

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Undeniably, the news about a shelved project ignites passionate reactions from fans on social platforms, and this instance was no different. Fans had eagerly anticipated watching the tale unfold on-screen; however, they now face an extended wait to learn whether and when it might eventually materialize. In the interim, some voiced their frustration that certain franchises receive numerous spinoffs while others struggle for a chance to leave their mark on television or cinema.

1. User @WhittyWhit86 reacted to the news about another Game of Thrones project, stating, “Another GoT series? I’m still waiting for a Court of Thorns and Roses or Throne of Glass adaptation!” Meanwhile, @MaaYa_N00R lamented, “A Court of Thorns and Roses series was canceled at Hulu? So disappointed! It had so much potential with all the buzz around the books.”

2. User @WhittyWhit86 expressed his feelings about the new Game of Thrones project, saying, “Another GoT series? All I want is a Court of Thorns and Roses or Throne of Glass adaptation!” Similarly, @MaaYa_N00R shared her disappointment over the canceled Court of Thorns and Roses series at Hulu, noting, “It had so much potential with all the excitement surrounding the books.”

Nonetheless, significant decisions regarding costly projects aren’t made impulsively; it might be the case that Hulu found the risk-reward ratio unattractive in their financial projections. While some critics have dismissed the books as worthless and questioned the hype surrounding the new franchise, the existence of a large fan base indicates there could be continued interest in this series elsewhere down the line. However, they may need to endure a prolonged wait for that to happen.

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2025-02-15 20:31