Peacock has canceled the horror thriller sequence Teacup after only one season, in accordance with Selection. The present, primarily based on Robert McCammon’s novel Stinger, was picked up as a straight-to-series order in 2022 and premiered in October 2024.
Teacup adopted a gaggle of individuals in rural Georgia who banded collectively to face a mysterious menace. The sequence explored themes of survival and unity within the face of an unknown hazard.
The lead solid included Yvonne Strahovski, Scott Speedman, Chaske Spencer, Kathy Baker, Boris McGiver, Caleb Dolden, Emilie Bierre, and Luciano Leroux. The ensemble introduced a mixture of established stars and up-and-coming actors to the display, aiming to enchantment to a broad viewers.
The sequence boasted an skilled inventive crew. Ian McCulloch served as the author and govt producer, with James Wan, Michael Clear, and Rob Hackett as govt producers by Atomic Monster.
Further govt producers included Francisca X. Hu, Kevin Tancharoen, and Robert McCammon, the creator of the unique novel.
E.L. Katz directed and govt produced the primary two episodes, whereas Tancharoen directed the ultimate two. Common Content material Productions (UCP) dealt with manufacturing.
Teacup obtained a 70% approval score from critics on Rotten Tomatoes, suggesting a combined response. Selection’s Aramide Tinubu described the sequence as having “an enchanting and frightful narrative earlier than descending into science-fiction insanity that fails to stay to the touchdown.”
Whereas Peacock doesn’t share viewership information, the present didn’t make it to Nielsen’s Prime 10 streaming charts, elevating questions on its viewers attain. Regardless of its stable vital reception, the dearth of serious buzz might have contributed to its cancellation.
Though Teacup is ending, Atomic Monster, the manufacturing firm behind the present, continues its partnership with Peacock.
The corporate is presently engaged on an untitled espionage drama starring Simu Liu, finest identified for his breakout position in Shang-Chi. This new sequence, greenlit in February 2024, is presently in manufacturing.
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