2 weeks Ago By Ellie Hook,John O'Sullivan
Amazon Prime Video - which is now streaming a 'masterpiece' war movie - may have to make amends with its subscribers after deciding not to renew a popular comedy series for a second season. Despite the show's near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes rating, the streaming service has upset fans by canceling the series without providing a clear reason. The show, titled Clean Slate, revolves around a trans woman, coming amid new that Harry Potter author JK Rowling being slammed for her trans views , named Desiree, portrayed by real-life trans star Laverne Cox.
Desiree moves back to her family home in Alabama to mend her relationship with her father Harry, played by George Wallace, after 20 years of separation. Harry, an "old-school car wash owner" who is known for his outspoken nature, expects his son to arrive, unaware that his son is now Desiree, an openly trans woman. However, Harry warmly welcomes his daughter despite his initial shock.
Meanwhile, fans have praised Amazon Prime's 'best new show' as a 'masterpiece,' but warned that it would be a 'tough watch' for some. TSA reveals 11 new carry-on items you can take at any size - see the full list How a dad made a friend dig his own grave and kill himself after raping daughter, 6 The series, created by Cox, Wallace, and Dan Ewen, was praised for its touching portrayal of the trans community. It seemed to be a hit, earning an 89 percent Tomatometer score and a 6.
6 IMBD rating, with some reviewers describing it as life-affirming. The creators responded to the cancellation in a statement to Deadline, saying: "A seven-year effort was gone in a puff of server exhaust. We're not gonna sit here and pretend we're the first show to get canceled.
"Hell, four shows were zapped while you read this. We humbly thank those at Sony and Amazon who worked on and on behalf of Clean Slate. It is a privilege and a joy to make a living in the creative sphere, let alone while telling a story of import.
You helped make it all possible. "Of course, we mourn our baby. We mourn for the jobs that disappear with this news.
We mourn the continued demise of non-IP creations (for the record, we would've gladly thrown some dragons into Harry's car wash, or made Desiree a secret agent). "We mourn full seasons. We mourn Norman [Lear, one of the series' executive producers, who died in 2023 before the show aired], his bravery, and his not infrequent cursing.
We mourn sister projects that face a similar fate," they continued. Antiques Roadshow expert can't believe guest hid valuable box of jewelry from parents JK Rowling branded 'heinous loser' by Pedro Pascal after Supreme Court gender ruling "Conversations will continue about where and how Desiree and Harry's journey might continue. We will push to keep the story alive, for the sake of the kind of people portrayed in it, the kind of people being legislated out of existence, or erased from history books," the creators concluded.
Upset fans took to social media to express their discontent. A fan exclaimed: "No..
.I loved this show! ! Excellent job George Wallace and Laverne Cox! Amazon Prime..
.you suck! ! !" While another lamented: "This was on my list to watch. Amazon ends some of its best shows.
" One desperate viewer pleaded: "NOOOOOOO! ! ! ! ! PLEASEEEE someone else pick it up! ! !" while another expressed their frustration with: "ARE YOU F-----G KIDDING ME? ! ? ! ?" A different fan appreciated the show's humor, stating, "This show was actually really good and funny. George Wallace had me cracking up.".
