It’s a sad day in the world of fandom. Although fans of the recently canceled show Our Flag Means Death fought hard to find the series a new port in which to dock, the series’ creator has officially revealed that it is time for this ship to sail off into the sunset. Unfortunately, there will not be a new home for Our Flag Means Death, and the show will not receive a season three after its cancellation at Max.
David Jenkins, creator and showrunner of Our Flag Means Death, revealed the news in a heartfelt Instagram post. Among other things, he shared, “I can officially confirm that we’ve reached the end of the road. At least as far as this sweet show is concerned.” But noted that the fans’ tremendous efforts to save the series did not go unnoticed.
Discussing “Save Our Flag Means Death” Times Square billboards and more, Jenkins noted, “Your campaign was noticed across the industry. But more importantly, it made all of us who worked on this show better able to deal with the loss.”
For many who loved it, Our Flag Means Death was much more than just a series. It represented community, belonging, and visibility. The show made great strides in representing different forms of love, identity, and queerness. It was incontestably important and its cancellation is a great loss for the television landscape.
Of course, though the abrupt end of a show is a true grief, fans will still always have one another, fan works, and two amazing seasons of Our Flag Means Death to celebrate. And for that, we’re all glad and grateful. As David Jenkins shares in his post, “A love like ours can’t disappear in an instant. When we see each other off in mystic, say hello. We won’t say goodbye, because we’re not leaving. We’re just taking a breather until next time we can share something together.”