HBO has officially canceled another fan-favorite TV series.
Max, formerly HBO Max, canceled Julia after two seasons.
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The comedy-drama series followed American chef and author Julia Child and her TV show The French Chef.
The show starred Sarah Lancashire, Fiona Glasscott, and David Hyde Pierce among several others.
The series premiered on March 31st, 2022, and aired its final season on November 16, 2023.
The final episode aired on December 21.
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Julia was created and produced by Daniel Goldfarb with the help of Christopher Keyser.
A Max representative said in a statement: “We are so honored to have partnered with Chris Keyser, Daniel Goldfarb and their masterful creative team and dynamic cast, led by Sarah Lancashire, as they cooked up Julia.
“Thanks to their beautiful work over two seasons of this heartful, sensual, and inspiring show, we can forever celebrate the incredible legacy of Julia Child.”
The show was loved by both critics and fans as it received a 96 percent on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and a 90 percent average audience score.
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‘DON’T DO IT!’
Viewers were left upset at the decision and shared their brutally honest opinions on X, formerly known as Twitter.
One person said: “This is terrible news! Such a superb and charming show! I was so looking forward to the 3rd season and the evolution of the plot(s). Great writing; superb acting; and visually stunning period piece for bookish foodie types like myself! HBO, you should truly reconsider this move.”
“Damn, I really enjoyed it,” exclaimed another.
A third questioned: “I would never understand, for the life of me how shows like the housewives of Orange County and pimple popper go in for 76 seasons but good shows like these get canceled. Are people okay?”
A fourth said: “NOOOOO….this is one of the best shows I’ve seen in years and such a wonderful cast.”
“No! We want more, @StreamOnMax !! Don’t do it,” begged a fifth.
A sixth wrote: “I’m done with Max. This was the final straw.”
“I have no words anymore! THIS NETWORKS ARE ROTTEN,” someone else said.
Julia isn’t the only show that HBO has recently canceled.
CANCELATION AFTER CANCELATION
Larry David, the creator of Curb Your Enthusiasm, revealed that he was ending his comedy series after 12 seasons back in December.
True to form, Larry, 76, released a statement about the end, featuring several self-deprecating shots.
“As Curb comes to an end, I will now have the opportunity to finally shed this ‘Larry David’ persona and become the person God intended me to be — the thoughtful, kind, caring, considerate human being I was until I got derailed by portraying this malignant character.
“And so ‘Larry David,’ I bid you farewell. Your misanthropy will not be missed. And for those of you who would like to get in touch with me, you can reach me at Doctors Without Borders.”
The final season will consist of 10 episodes, releasing weekly on Sundays at 10 pm.
It will premiere on February 4, leading up to the series finale on April 7.
‘END OF AN ERA’
Fans instant flooded X to discuss their sadness about the show coming to an end.
“The end of an era,” one person said, as another sobbed: “I’m not ready.”
A third person tacked on: “Don’t know what I’m going to do with my life after Curb Your Enthusiasm ends.”
“One last ride for the king of television,” a fourth concluded. “Mixed emotions but can’t wait to watch.”
Larry’s contract with HBO is soon to expire, making the timing to wind the show down ideal.
Network executives mourned the end of the show as well.
“It’s hard to say farewell to such a ground-breaking, brilliantly funny and iconic series like Curb Your Enthusiasm, which has left its mark across television and the comedy genre,” Casey Bloys, the Content Chairman and CEO of HBO & Max shared. “Working alongside Larry David and Jeff Schaffer as well as all of the comedic masterminds that comprise our producers, cast and crew has been a joy that I will always treasure.”
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