The heartfelt Hulu series UnPrisoned, part of Onyx Collective, has been canceled after two seasons. Star and executive producer Kerry Washington took to Instagram to share the news with fans, expressing both disappointment and gratitude.
“Ladies & Gents, that is a wrap on UnPrisoned,” Washington wrote. “This beautiful show that we poured so much of our hearts and souls into is unfortunately not coming back for a Season 3. But I wanted you to hear it from me because while we’re super duper disappointed, we’re also crazy deeply grateful.”
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She went on to thank the show’s creative partners, including Hulu, ABC Signature, and Onyx Collective, before expressing appreciation for the viewers who supported the series. “We are grateful to YOU ALL – for watching, laughing, crying, yelling, dancing, eye-rolling, cheering (and all of the things between) along with us each episode.”
The full statement reads:
Ladies & Gents, that is a wrap on Unprisoned.
This beautiful show that we poured so much of our hearts and souls into is unfortunately not coming back for a Season 3. But I wanted you to hear it from me because while we’re super duper disappointed, we’re also crazy deeply grateful. Making this show was a labor of love. And we know that so many of you found connection and healing with The Alexander Family – and that their impact will live on! We are soooooo grateful to the entire cast & crew – who are not only brilliant and hardworking, but a JOY to work with! Thank you to our fellow producers and all our writers and directors for leading and guiding and inspiring us. Thank you to ABCS, Hulu & Onyx for giving us a creative home. And most importantly, we are grateful to YOU ALL – for watching, laughing, crying, yelling, dancing, eye-rolling, cheering (and all of the things between) along with us each episode. It was such a blessing. And we thank you ❤️ OK! I don’t want to make this all sad, so I would LOOOOOOVE if you commented below ???????? your favorite moment from the show. We shared a few of ours in this video ????
UnPrisoned debuted in 2023, with its second season airing in July 2024. The show earned strong reviews, achieving a 96% critical approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes across its two seasons.
The series followed Paige Alexander (Washington), a marriage and family therapist whose life is turned upside down when her father (Delroy Lindo) is released from prison and moves in with her and her teenage son. The cast also included Faly Rakotohavana, Marque Richardson, Jordyn McIntosh, and Jee Young Han.
Created by Tracy McMillan, UnPrisoned was executive produced by McMillan, Washington, Yvette Lee Bowser, Pilar Savone, Joy Gorman Wettels, Jen Braeden, and Lindo. The show was produced by ABC Signature under Washington’s Simpson Street banner. Despite its strong reviews, UnPrisoned will not return for a third season.