AMC has put an end to the network's popular crime drama, "The Killing," following its third season.
AMC has canceled further filming of its popular crime drama series "The Killing," after it was renewed for a 12-episode third season January this year. The network had decided to cancel the airing of the series following its second season in July last year, but after a deal with Fox Television Studios and Netflix it revised its decision.
"We have made the difficult decision not to move forward with a fourth season of The Killing," AMC said in a statement, first reported by DeadLine. "We want to thank our great partners at Fox Television Studios, creator Veena Sud, an extraordinary cast and the dedicated fans who watched."
The first season of the series attracted 2.7 million viewers when it was aired in 2011. But due to an abrupt end to the first season without revealing the murderer of a local teenager Rosie Larsen, the series lost several viewers. The second season opened to a 1.4 million audience then it grew slightly to 1.5 million viewers who watched the finale season.
"Fox Television Studios is extremely proud of all three seasons of The Killing. We're especially gratified to have orchestrated a unique deal with AMC for season three that included a bold partnership with Netflix," FTVS said in a statement. "While we would have loved to produce a fourth season for AMC, FTVS is immensely grateful to everyone involved with this moving series: our brilliant cast, led by Mireille Enos, Joel Kinnaman and season three's Peter Sarsgaard, our stellar executive producer, Veena Sud, a remarkable writing and producing team, and a tireless, dedicated crew."
"Most of all, FTVS thanks the terrific fans of The Killing, who communicated their appreciation for the show throughout its run."
Although it would be sad to see a series with so much potential come to an end, we can always hope for a renewal or chances of being picked up by another network. But at this time we can only hope.
