Our Flag Means Death Might Still Set Sail Beyond Max

The information that Our Flag Means Dying wouldn’t be returning for a 3rd season was a devastating approach to kick off the brand new yr, and it galvanized the Max pirate collection’ supercharged fanbase to launch a campaign to attempt to save the collection. In a brand new interview, HBO and Max boss Casey Bloys stated that whereas the present gained’t proceed at his community—it’d, maybe, discover a new horizon elsewhere.

Talking to the Hollywood Reporter, Bloys stated, “No person likes to cancel a present. However the truth of the matter is the numbers weren’t there for a renewal.” (Dammit, folks! Why didn’t you watch?). Nonetheless, and right here’s the glimmer of hope half: “However I’ll say, each time we cancel a present, if a creator can set it up elsewhere, we assist them. That’s an choice for Our Flag; it didn’t make sense for us but it surely is perhaps for another person. We let the producers know if they will discover a residence, we’ll be supportive of that.”

Thus far there’s been no response from Our Flag Means Dying creator David Jenkins, who broke the information of the cancelation in an emotional Instagram post last week. He thanked the followers for his or her assist, noting “the second season was made potential by the passion of probably the most likable fan communities within the historical past of this medium. Your voices made a distinction, your artwork made a distinction, your viewership made a distinction in securing extra Our Flag. Attending to share this present with you and watching you make it yours has been a dream come true.” He additionally praised Bloys and his different bosses at Max, saying “it introduced them no pleasure to see this journey come to a untimely finish … they allowed us to make one thing authentically bizarre and heartfelt, cheering us on all the manner.”

You may stream seasons one and two of Our Flag Means Dying on Max. Are you hoping for a 3rd season—and in that case, which streamer do you assume would possibly decide it up?

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