The Society: Why Fans Were Left Devastated After Just One Season!

Netflix's decision to cancel The Society left fans puzzled and curious. The show, often likened to William Golding's renowned novel Lord of the Flies, centered around a group of teenagers left on their own in a deserted town after all the adults vanished. Despite its popularity, Netflix chose not to renew the series after its first season. The storyline unfolded as the high schoolers from West Ham, Connecticut adapted to their new reality and formed different factions with conflicting ideas on how to navigate their circumstances. The gripping plot explored various themes, such as Becca Gelb's unexpected pregnancy and Cassandra Pressman's heart condition, and kept viewers on the edge of their seats with shocking deaths throughout the ten episodes.

The cancellation of The Society before its second season left a plethora of unanswered questions, particularly the enigma surrounding the disappearance of the adults. Fans expressed their disappointment and launched a Change.org petition in hopes of bringing the show back, while also voicing their desire for another season across social media platforms. The conclusion of season 1 hinted at the possibility of a specific dog bridging the gap between the kids and the missing adults, and creator and executive producer Christopher Keyser had intriguing plans in mind for the next season had it not been canceled.

Netflix Canceled The Society Due To COVID-19

While season 2 was initially set to resume filming in the fall of 2020, The Society faced cancellation by Netflix due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic (via Deadline). In addition, Netflix also decided to cancel the teen series I Am Not Okay With This after its first season, as well as GLOW after three seasons. The implementation of health and safety protocols significantly escalated production costs (via Deadline). Notably, episode 10 of season 1, titled "How It Happens," revealed that the parents were in the real West Ham, hinting at the teenagers being in an alternative universe. With the unfortunate cancellation of The Society, the anticipation to witness the progression of the story remains unfulfilled.

What Would Season 2 Have Been Like?

Gordie, one of the standout characters in The Society, ponders the possibility of the teenagers being trapped in a parallel world in season 1, episode 2, "Our Town." This notion is subtly hinted at in the finale. Keyser, the creator of the show, expressed his desire for The Society to have a five-season run, which would have allowed him to explore the reasons behind the teenagers being the sole remaining inhabitants in their small town. This unanswered question, which stands as the most significant one from season 1, would have undoubtedly made for a captivating second season.

Keyser also mentioned that in the second season of The Society, there would be a focus on "the outpost," an area discovered by Grizz (played by Jack Mulhern) in the finale of season 1. This location would serve as a place where the characters could cultivate food and engage in farming activities. With the characters residing in a fabricated town, the possibilities were endless. Keyser elaborated that season 2 would delve into themes of "creating caste systems and an underclass." This would not only have significant political implications but also introduce new relationships and provide answers regarding those in positions of power. According to Keyser, season 2 had the potential to be a major success for Netflix.

The Society Cast Has Done Well Since The Show Ended

Since the cancellation of The Society, the characters may not have the opportunity to conclude their stories on screen. However, the actors who portrayed these characters have experienced significant success in their careers. Among them, Kathryn Newton, who played Allie in The Society, made an impressive transition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In this new realm, she took on the role of Cassie Lang, the daughter of Ant-Man and a future member of the Young Avengers. Additionally, Newton's participation in the horror-comedy film Freaky has further solidified her path towards becoming a prominent movie star.

Natasha Liu Bordizzo also jumped into a major franchise herself, when she took on the role of Sabine Wren in the

Star Wars

series,

Ahsoka

. She played Helena, Luke's religious girlfriend in

The Society

. In

Ahsoka

, Sabine is a proficient graffiti artist and a former bounty hunter hailing from Mandalore. Having received training from Kanan Jarrus, she has honed her skills to perfection. Recently, she ventured into the realm of Prime Video's thrilling action series, "The Most Dangerous Game."

, as Kennedy, one of the hunters. Gideon Adlon, who starred as Becca, has gone on to become a successful voice actor in

Pacific Rim: The Black

,

Battle Kitty

, and

Shape Island

. On a smaller level, Kristine Froseth, who played Kelly, was in the 2022 environmental movie

How to Blow Up a Pipeline

and appeared in the episode "Dollhouse" in

American Horror Stories

as well. Finally, Rachel Keller, who played Cassandra in

The Society

, picked up two big roles after that show in

Dirty John

in 2020 and

Tokyo Vice

on Max.