'Run The World' Cancellation Sparks Fan Outcry and Hope for Renewal
By: Camille Shanklin
After just two seasons, Starz has decided to pull the plug on Run the World, leaving fans of the show both upset and concerned. The news of the cancellation has sparked a wave of backlash and questioning within the fan community. On social media platforms like Twitter/X, the hashtag #CancelStarz has been trending as fans voice their displeasure.
Numerous tweets have poured in, expressing frustration and disappointment with Starz's decision. One Twitter/X user lamented, "I hate they canceled Run the World, maybe BET can pick it up." Another vented, "Fk @STARZ and the set they claim!!! Canceling #RunTheWorld and #BlindSpotting🤬🤬🤬 Actual quality shows🙄 I hope those yt Heelz fans make you f*kers suffer!"
Run the World is a series that boasts a full African American cast and revolves around the lives of four women navigating the challenges and adventures of Harlem, New York. The show garnered a dedicated fanbase during its brief run, making its cancellation all the more disheartening for those who enjoyed its representation and storytelling.
The show has already lost one of its stars. According to TVLine, Andrea Bourdeaux, who played Ella in the first season of Run the World, was fired for failing to comply with the production's COVID-19 vaccine mandate, as reported by Deadline. According to Andrea Bourdeaux Instagram she explained briefly in a caption on why she left the show. “I would have loved to continue to grow with this delightful character and having to come to terms with this sharp turn in my life, my dream, and career these past several weeks has been heartbreaking beyond words. Lionsgate made no efforts to find a workable solution.”
The show is now heading for a grand exit, largely due to the Sag-Aftra Writers Guild strike. Unfortunately, networks have not been providing their writers with fair pay, resulting in the cancellation of many shows and episodes. With the writers' strike coming to an end, we hope the show will pick up for a new season. How do you feel about the show being canceled?
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