A fan-favorite Netflix series that was hailed as a “history-changing masterpiece” has been axed despite rave reviews.
The adult sci-fi cartoon Scavengers Reign premiered on HBO Max in October 2023 before heading to Netflix in May and received an incredible 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
However, the streaming service has now confirmed that the series has been canceled after just one season.
Scavengers Reign follows the survivors of the damaged interstellar freighter Demeter 227 who are stranded on Vesta, an alien planet teeming with flora and fauna but fraught with danger.
Confirming the news on Instagram, the show’s creator, Joe Bennett, wrote: ‘At this time, Scavengers Reign will not be renewed for a second season.
Netflix series Scavenger Reign, dubbed ‘a masterpiece that changed history’, has been axed despite perfect reviews
The show follows the survivors of the damaged interstellar freighter Demeter 227 who are stranded on Vesta, an alien planet teeming with flora and fauna but fraught with danger.
“I wanted to let everyone know directly because I really love our fan base, they’ve been champions of the show and I don’t want to leave everyone hanging.”
“We’ve had to fight tooth and nail every step of the way to make this show, from 2016 with the short film Scavengers to the release of the first season last year.”
Thanking those who helped them make the program, he added: “It’s a case study in how to believe in something and persevere through a million obstacles.”
‘But it was done, especially thanks to so many people who supported it along the way, in big and small ways.
‘I want to thank some of those people, starting with my co-creator Charles Huettner @charles.huettner, Chris Prynoski @chrisprynoski and everyone at @titmouseinc, my home base at @greenstreetpictures, the writers, directors and so many incredible artists. who worked tirelessly on the program and the people at Max, who were incredible partners to work with.”
However, wWhile fans are devastated by the news, James provided a glimmer of hope that the show could return as he continued: “But this is not the end.
“There is more story to tell, we are ready to do another season and we produced internally at Green Street a preview of what would come in the second season.
“Thank you again to everyone who watched and supported the show.”
Confirming the news on Instagram, show creator Joe Bennett wrote: “At this time, Scavengers Reign will not be renewed for a second season.
He wrote: “We’ve had to fight tooth and nail every step of the way to make this show, from 2016 with the Scavengers short film to the release of the first season last year.”
Devastated by the news, fans shared their sadness as they responded to the comments on Joe’s post.
They wrote: ‘As someone who also wants to do this kind of thing, this makes me infinitely sad. What an amazing piece of art I should have received so much more’;
‘We watched the season at least 6 times in a row. It’s absolutely perfect and we wish more shows had the courage to transport us to such beautiful dimensions! There should be 100 seasons of this masterpiece!!’;
‘This show is everything to me. If they ever did a kickstarter or something to try to start s2 again, I’d be there’;
‘You made history, you made a masterpiece. A classic that will last. And that’s why this fan base will always be there. Thank you.’
Scavengers Reign was a huge hit with fans when it was first revealed earlier this year after fans took to Twitter with their incredible reviews.
They wrote: ‘Scavengers Reign is one of the most beautiful shows I have ever seen’;
‘Everyone please watch the scavengers reign on Netflix PLEASE. We need to support this masterpiece for a second season. Please!’;
The series premiered on HBO Max in October 2023 and received an incredible 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Devastated by the news, fans shared their sadness as they responded to the comments on Joe’s post.
‘If you haven’t, watch Scavengers Reign, now on Netflix! This show is the ultimate world building and the style is unreal!’;
‘Scavengers Reign is really awesome. A visual spectacle. The people behind this are incredibly creative’;
‘I beg everyone to watch Scavengers Reign’; ‘I’ve said it before, but it’s worth repeating: Scavengers Reign… (Chef’s Kiss GIF)’
“Scavengers Reign is easily one of the best things I’ve ever seen. I’m blown away by the creativity, creature designs, and world-building”;
‘Bro, Scavengers Reign is absolutely sublime. “It may be ‘perfect for me,’ but I’m absolutely fascinated.”