Several Netflix productions are being postponed due to the corona virus. Now the streaming service is said to have even discontinued a series due to the pandemic.
- Netflix sold a series released in 2020.
- An actor announced the sad news on Instagram.
- The corona virus is said to have played a major role in the decision.
For streaming services, the corona virus is both a curse and a blessing. As more and more people have to stay at home, countless users are accessing the platforms - which the operators should be happy about. On the other hand, the productions of films and series * are postponed because, for security reasons, filming is prohibited in many places.
The pandemic now has another bitter consequence for Netflix : the streaming service has completely canceled the continuation of a series.
Netflix discontinues series after just one season
The series "Messiah" , which started in January 2020, is affected. During this time, she was able to win many fans * who were already looking forward to a second season - and for good reason: The finale of the first season left scope for a sequel .
That's what "Messiah" is all about : The CIA is on the trail of a man (Mehdi Dehbi) who, as leader of a political movement, causes a lot of hustle and bustle. Since people speak of a second return of Jesus because of his abilities, policewoman Eva Geller (Michelle Monaghan) tries to get to the bottom of the mystery of the mysterious Messiah.
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That's why Netflix has dropped "Messiah"
The audience will never know who the Messiah really is and what plans he is pursuing. Actor Wil Traval namely announced the end of the series:
Check out this post on Instagram
It's a very sad day today. I have just received news from Netflix that there will be no season 2 of #messiah I wanted to say to all the fans thank you for your support and love. We loved our Netflix home. I wish things were different. #noseasontwo #messiahnetflix #cancelled #devestated #netflix #wewillmussyou
A post shared by Wil Traval (@wiltraval) on Mar 25, 2020 at 3:08 p.m. PDT
"Today is a very sad day. I just got news from Netflix that there will be no second season of 'Messiah'. I would like to thank all fans for their love and support. We enjoyed the time with Netflix I wish things had turned out differently, "Traval writes on Instagram.
But why won't there be a sequel? Based on inside information, The Wrap magazine writes that the coronavirus is said to have played an essential role. Filming was delayed too long because the series was produced with an international team at different locations.
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