The popular scripted series, “Underground,” will not be returning to WGN America for its third season.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the network will no longer showcase high-end scripted originals as the parent company Tribune Media prepares for its acquisition by Sinclair Broadcast Media Group.
Peter Kern, the president and CEO of Tribune Media, said in a statement, “Despite Underground being a terrific and important series, it no longer fits with our new direction and we have reached the difficult decision not to renew it for a third season. We are tremendously proud of this landmark series that captured the zeitgeist and made an impact on television in a way never before seen on the medium.”
John Legend, who serves as an executive producer on the show vowed to find a new network for the show.
He said:
So far BET and OWN have reportedly passed on taking on the show on their networks.
Source: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/underground-canceled-at-wgn-america-1002569
