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Prime Video Pulls The Plug On 'The Boys' Spin-Off Despite 97% On Rotten Tomatoes
The animated series 'The Boys Presents: Diabolical' will not receive a sequel, even though it garnered rave reviews.
With Gen V, the series The Boys has a successful spin-off. However, even before that series premiered, there was the animated series The Boys Presents: Diabolical. Since its release in 2022, there has been little news regarding the series, and it is now confirmed that Diabolical will not get a second season on Prime Video.
The spin-off of The Boys was launched in 2022 with eight episodes, each showcasing a different story and animation style. Despite boasting a Rotten Tomatoes score of 97 percent and receiving critical acclaim, the series failed to attract enough viewers for a continuation.
According to The Boys creator Eric Kripke, in an interview with TheWrap, there were attempts to get a second season off the ground, but the viewership ultimately wasn’t high enough to justify the costs. "I don't think there will be a season 2 of Diabolical. It's not our fault; we tried. But the ratings just weren't there," Kripke stated.
Showrunner Simon Racioppa would be open to a sequel if Prime Video agrees to a new series of episodes. Officially, the streaming service has not labeled the project as "canceled" yet, but Kripke's words indicate that a new season is not forthcoming for now.
Instead of a second season of Diabolical, the focus is currently on other live-action branches of the universe. Season 2 of Gen V is nearing completion, The Boys Season 5 is in post-production, filming is underway for the prequel series Vought Rising, and The Boys: Mexico is in development.
The episode "I’m Your Pusher" from Diabolical delivered what fans of the original comics wanted, featuring a visual style that was closer to the source material than the live-action series. Although not all episodes were canon, the finale with Homelander and Black Noir did add depth to the larger story.
The spin-off of The Boys was launched in 2022 with eight episodes, each showcasing a different story and animation style. Despite boasting a Rotten Tomatoes score of 97 percent and receiving critical acclaim, the series failed to attract enough viewers for a continuation.
No Green Light For Season 2
According to The Boys creator Eric Kripke, in an interview with TheWrap, there were attempts to get a second season off the ground, but the viewership ultimately wasn’t high enough to justify the costs. "I don't think there will be a season 2 of Diabolical. It's not our fault; we tried. But the ratings just weren't there," Kripke stated.
Showrunner Simon Racioppa would be open to a sequel if Prime Video agrees to a new series of episodes. Officially, the streaming service has not labeled the project as "canceled" yet, but Kripke's words indicate that a new season is not forthcoming for now.
Focus On Other The Boys Projects
Instead of a second season of Diabolical, the focus is currently on other live-action branches of the universe. Season 2 of Gen V is nearing completion, The Boys Season 5 is in post-production, filming is underway for the prequel series Vought Rising, and The Boys: Mexico is in development.
The episode "I’m Your Pusher" from Diabolical delivered what fans of the original comics wanted, featuring a visual style that was closer to the source material than the live-action series. Although not all episodes were canon, the finale with Homelander and Black Noir did add depth to the larger story.
