‘Magic City’ season 2 finale to be the end; Starz cancels series before season 3
The magic is predictably over for “Magic City.” There have been some signs about the show coming to an end over the past month or so, but now the network has confirmed it: The finale for season 2 on Friday night is going to serve as the end of the series.
We personally take this cancellation news as somewhat of a sign that Starz is still struggling, outside of their “Spartacus” franchise (also now over), to launch any sort of successful original property. “Boss” only lasted for two seasons prior to its cancellation, and now they are going to need to rely more on “Da Vinci’s Demons” (which is, to be fair, the strongest show that they have created to this point) in order to bring in subscribers and viewers until they can figure out what they want to do from there.
The cast for this series was always strong, but the writing and the overall creative direction was never quite at the level that a show in this position probably needed for it to be in order for the show to succeed in the end. It felt like it tried to be a raunchy “Mad Men” / “Boardwalk Empire” type, but fell short of being either despite flashes of brilliance.
Now, it’s back to the drawing board for both the network and the cast. We’re sure that everyone will move forward now, and we just hope that Starz continues to take risks on original properties like this. They can fail, but the successes can literally define TV viewing schedules around the country.
Are you shocked by this news, and what do you want to see happen with Starz next? Be sure to share your thoughts with a comment below!
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niomyky
August 15, 2013 @ 5:02 pm
It was a great show, I hope Starz changes their mind.
jessi
August 15, 2013 @ 2:25 am
magic city season 3 can’t believe it I love this show. My husband and I watch it every Friday. come one starz put them back on.
Shana
August 11, 2013 @ 2:56 am
This was a fanatastic show. Very unfortunate to hear this news!
Lori
August 10, 2013 @ 9:09 pm
I want to see Magic City for a season 3. It’s a great show! Why cancel something good!!! I am very disappointed! Just when I find a good show it’s cancelled!
Resa
August 10, 2013 @ 3:14 pm
Added Starz specifically for Magic City – super bummed to hear it won’t be back…and that we will never know what happened with Ike and his Playa or if Vera goes rouge. Not to mention, what about Mercedes pregnancy, Megs intentions with Ike and who will avenge the hookers death?! C’mon!!! We didn’t even get to see what happens to Ben Diamond!!! MORONS!!!!!!
Canceling STARZ tonight
August 10, 2013 @ 6:06 am
Who rates these shows is looking for what they like not what I like just shows me that I will be forever trapped with terrible tv that some jerk thinks is great like Dallas or something….. Oh the white queen!!! LAME!!!!!!! I will assume when starz fails its nothing to do with magic city but there lack of judgement with whoever the idiot is that said this was not a good show…. I’d like to Ben diamond there ass what a jerk, let me guess he said every movie I liked is a bad movie too and since thos show was not the godfather it’s cancelled… Yeah why don’t we cancel the NBA TOOO, well they are good but not Jordan so lets just end the Chicago bulls franchise and disband the NBA… STARZ IF YOU HAVE THE 2 cents to read this if your network is in trouble or whatever your excuse is remember these words! YOUR THE FAILURE, NOT MAGIC CITY YOU ARE A MORON, and if I could I would cancel STARZ twice you lost money tonight, I have 3 homes and 2 businesses and all will be cancelled that’s 5 stars subscriptions so sleep on that ps I hate you
Canceling STARZ tonight
August 10, 2013 @ 5:57 am
Please don’t cancel this show, every time I find a good show it gets cancelled I get they want ratings but come on they have to have something for everyone and all they want is that super amazing best show ever and honestly ill probably never watch it JUST LIKE I DIDN’T WATCH 1 episode of sopranos….. Damn starz for this I bought there package for this show so they may think they did what they needed to but tomorrow I will cancel my starz and they MAY eventually gain some customers in the future if!! BUT THEY CAN BANK ON LOSING ONE TONIGHT. Good job jerks
Db
August 10, 2013 @ 4:49 am
I’m sad that Magic City was cancelled. It was getting better and better and itch a tad more candal could’ve been fabulous. Shame on you!
Christina Istre Rogers
August 10, 2013 @ 4:12 am
I really began to enjoy Magic City and kept Starz just for that program after Spartacus ended. The show was just starting to get really good. I really would have loved to find out how things went with Ben, Ike, Vera, Mercedes, well all characters. I hate the way that it ended. There really wasn’t an ending. Yes there were a few characters that needed some fine tuning but all in all I will miss it. I think I will have to buy the series on DVD just like I bought Spartacus, but I will always be disappointed when I watch the finale, because it leaves the audience hanging in wonder.
Deb
August 7, 2013 @ 5:36 pm
You have made a terrible mistake cancelling Magic City. It was just getting good. We looked forward to watching “Magic City” every Friday. You could’ve turned this around easily. You had a great cast!
Ive
August 7, 2013 @ 12:59 am
I was shocked when my husband told me that the season is over on Friday.
We really enjoyed the the plot and the cast. We did notice that it really was in well directed or written but overall the cast is fantastic it is a shame to lose Magic City.
Lauren
August 6, 2013 @ 1:57 pm
I’m not surprised to be honest. The show had a lot of style but no substance and too many of the main characters were boring or pointless, like Danny, Vera, Mercy etc. The Sopranos really set the bar for mob shows and so far, none have come close to being anywhere near good enough to play in the same league.
If Starz hadn’t already given the show a second season before it went to air, this show probably would have been cancelled much sooner. I think the network has some remarketing to do in the future.
The only real positive points the show had were that Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Danny Huston were perfectly cast as Ike and Ben.
Andrew
August 6, 2013 @ 6:18 am
Very dissapointing its a good show, i think danny huston played the role role of ben diamond exellent deserves some kind of award. I reckon bring the show back
Marysunshine
August 6, 2013 @ 3:14 am
I can’t believe they are canceling this. I love Magic City!! I also loved Spartacus but do not like Davinci’s Demons. Please bring Magic Ciy back. It was just getting good.