Prime Video has canceled the buddy spy comedy 'Ride Or Die' after its first season, though Paramount Television Studios is currently shopping the series to other platforms.
Key facts
- •Prime Video canceled 'Ride Or Die' after one season despite the show being one of the platform's most-watched new scripted series in the U.S. during its release window.
- •The series premiered on July 15 and featured Hannah Waddingham and Octavia Spencer in the lead roles.
- •Paramount Television Studios is currently shopping the series to other potential buyers.
- •The show debuted at No. 8 on the Nielsen overall streaming chart and climbed to No. 4 in its second week.
- •The series was produced by a team including Amazon MGM Studios, Double Dream, and Orit Entertainment.
Prime Video has opted not to renew the action-comedy series 'Ride Or Die' for a second season. Despite the show's strong performance in streaming rankings and positive critical reception, the streamer decided to end the series after its initial run. Paramount Television Studios, which produced the show alongside Amazon MGM Studios and other partners, is now actively seeking a new home for the program.
By the numbers
Performance and Reception
The cancellation of 'Ride Or Die' came as a surprise to those involved, as the series performed well according to available viewership data. Launched on July 15, the show quickly reached the No. 1 spot in daily U.S. rankings and remained in Prime Video’s weekly Global Top 10 for more than two months. During its first two weeks, the series generated significant viewership, with 869 million minutes viewed in its debut week and 922 million minutes in its second week on the Nielsen charts. Critics also responded favorably to the series, specifically praising the chemistry between leads Hannah Waddingham and Octavia Spencer. Variety’s review noted the show’s success in leaning into its 'Thelma & Louise' style narrative and highlighted Waddingham’s performance as an action star.
Production and Cast Details
Created by Tessa Coates, 'Ride Or Die' follows the story of two best friends, Debbie Claybourne and Judith Burton, who are forced to go on the run across Europe after a hit goes wrong. The series features an ensemble cast including Ed Skrein, Calam Lynch, Savannah Steyn, Jamie Parker, Jacky Ido, Sylvia Hoeks, and Bill Nighy. The production involved a collaboration between Paramount Television Studios, Amazon MGM Studios, Double Dream, and Orit Entertainment. The executive production team includes Coates, Matt Miller, director Peyton Reed, Octavia Spencer, Hannah Waddingham, Andy Muschietti, Barbara Muschietti, Irene Yeung, Brian Clisham, and Stephanie Kluft.
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