I have held onto this news for a while now, hoping that we could reverse it, change it, make something good out of it. But sadly I donāt think thatās possible right now.
Itās with a heavy heart that I tell you Dead End is over.
Obviously, we never wanted this to be the case.Ā In fact, we did a writers room for Season 3.Ā We have scripts and designs and outlines ready to go.Ā It was always the plan to give these characters the proper ending they deserve. Ā But sadly, the powers that be donāt want any more.Ā
Honestly, we were lucky to make it through everything happening in the last few years.Ā And I want to emphasize my gratitude to Netflix for commissioning the show and for giving us the freedom to tell this story.Ā We made history together and I couldnāt be prouder of those twenty episodes and every single member of our crew.
I want to give a huge thank you to the fans.Ā Your art, cosplay, fic, reactions, TikToks and every interaction with me has been a delight.Ā I never could have dreamed of a warmer response.Ā Iāve been so anxious to post this news thinking about you lot.Ā I hope youāll be ok.Ā
So⦠a sad day.Ā But I believe we will finish this story some day, some how.Ā For now, I am working hard on the third and final DeadEndia book which I hope offers some closure.Ā Our Season 3 plan was based heavily on it.Ā And I continue to pitch shows with the same heart as Dead End.Ā
But until then, I hope Barney, Norma, Pugsley, CourtneyĀ and the whole Phoenix Parks crew will continue to giveĀ you comfort in times of darkness.