Renegade Nell Canceled After 1 Season, Disney+ Issues Statement

As a dedicated fan of period dramas and fantasy adventure series, I was absolutely thrilled when Disney+ announced “Renegade Nell.” The combination of these two genres had me eagerly anticipating the show since its inception. After binge-watching the entire first season over the course of a weekend, I can confidently say that it did not disappoint.


Disney+ has chosen not to continue the story of their recently released fantasy-adventure period drama, Renegade Nell, beyond its current season.

After more than four months since the premiere of the Louisa Harland-led series with its eight-episode first season, set in 18th century England and focusing on a quick-witted outlaw gaining magical powers, the show has been canceled. Despite this news, both critics and viewers have given it positive feedback. Currently, it boasts a 87% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 31 reviews.

What did Disney say about the Renegade Nell cancellation?

As a long-time fan of Disney+ and a devoted viewer of their Original series, I was truly looking forward to the second season of “Renegade Nell.” The news that it won’t be returning for another round came as a disappointment to me.

1. The Renegade Nell series was developed by Sally Wainwright, the writer behind Gentleman Jack, with direction from Ben Taylor (Sex Education, Catastrophe), Amanda Brotchie (Gentleman Jack), and MJ Delaney (Ted Lasso). In the cast, Frank Dillane played Nell’s untrustworthy friend and foe Charles Devereux; Alice Kremelberg portrayed Sofia Wilmot, a young widow driven by ambition for power and independence; Adrian Lester took on the role of the Earl of Poynton, a skilled political manipulator; Joely Richardson starred as eccentric newspaper magnate Lady Eularia Moggerhanger; Pip Torrens portrayed Lord Blancheford; Jake Dunn played Thomas; Ényì Okoronkwo was cast as Rasselas; Bo Bragason and Florence Keen were Nell’s younger sisters, Roxy and George; and Craig Parkinson appeared as Nell’s compassionate father, Sam.

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2024-07-30 16:41