Shocking Shakeup: Jake Johnson's Bold Reaction after Max Pulls His Show Amidst Explosive Controversy

Jake Johnson expressed his strong disapproval of Max's controversial content purge, which resulted in the cancellation of Minx, calling it "disgusting." However, thanks to Starz, the explicit comedy series has been saved and will premiere its second season on Friday, July 21. The new eight-episode installment was likely aided by the fact that Lionsgate Television produces the show. Considering that Lionsgate is the owner of Starz and Minx season 2 was already mostly finished when it was canceled and taken down by Max, it was a logical choice.

When discussing the removal of Minx and its revival on Starz, Johnson, who is also a producer of the series, holds nothing back. He learned about the cancellation at the same time as everyone else, and in his statement, he straightforwardly explains why he finds the content purge "repugnant."

"I discovered the news at the same time as everyone else. For me, it felt like a blow to my very existence. It lacked any sense of originality or connection to me personally. Instead, it was simply a calculated maneuver by a giant corporation. The more these individuals continue their manipulative tactics, the less significance it holds for art and innovation, becoming increasingly focused on data. It's absolutely repulsive."

Minx Got A Happy Ending, But Other Max Shows Aren't As Lucky

In the next season of Minx, the story resumes from where it left off in the previous installment. Doug (Johnson) finds himself struggling to maintain his grip and authority at Bottom Dollar, considering the new leadership that has taken over. Simultaneously, Joyce (Ophelia Lovibond) starts to lose sight of her fundamental principles, becoming consumed with her own ascent to stardom. This internal struggle is not exclusive to them, as the entire ensemble begins to question their accomplishments after achieving mainstream recognition. Joining the cast for this upcoming installment are Idara Victor, Jessica Lowe, Lennon Parham, Oscar Montoya, and Elizabeth Perkins.

However, unlike other purged Max series, Minx has been fortunate enough to continue its story. Unfortunately, this is not the case for Love Life, a notable example of a purged Max series. Despite receiving critical acclaim, having a bankable premise, and featuring likable actors such as Anna Kendrick, William Jackson Harper, and Jessica Williams, Love Life has yet to find a new home.

Another title that has essentially been erased due to its removal from Max is The Nevers. Once a high-profile sci-fi series from Joss Whedon and benefiting from airing on HBO, its final episodes were ultimately released on free streaming services, but failed to generate much attention online, despite leaving viewers with several cliffhangers. For many of these purged shows and movies, it is likely that they are gone for good. Fortunately, Minx has managed to avoid such a fate and now streams on Starz.

Source: THR