Cancelled after two seasons at WGN America, but Outsiders Season 3 holds “endless potential,” if the series can find a new home, actress Gillian Alexy tells Variety:
“There’s so much more to explore with these characters in this world. The potential is just endless. I’d like to see G’win have her ideology tested. What is something that would push her to her edge? I of course would like to see the relationship with Little develop a bit more and see where that takes us, and the very weird relationship with Big. I’d love to see how that goes as well. And I’d like to see her down in the town, and just see how that would change her world.”
Creator Peter Mattei tells Yahoo that work on Outsiders Season 3 is going ahead, despite not yet locking down a new home:
You know, it’s kind of in the middle of it. We’re working right now on Season 3, breaking stories and everything for Season 3, so we’re in the thick of it, and we’re ready to go. I’m not really ready to give [these characters] up either. I still dream about them, and they’re a big part of my life, so if in fact they aren’t coming back, it’s going to be a big adjustment.
On what Season 3 will bring if Outsiders is resurrected elsewhere:
I guess I would say the story of the family and how this is going to resolve is the thing that I’m most engaged in in terms of thinking about a new season. Where do the Farrells go from here after what happens at the end of Season 2? I feel like I’m really invested in these people and what their fate is.
civil war is one way of looking at it, and another way of looking at it is it’s just anarchy, in the sense that we would begin a new season without them having a real leader. And I think Little Foster has a really good point, which is that the fight over who’s the leader has really created so much division in that family, and that maybe not having a leader at all would be way more beneficial to them in the long run. I think we don’t know, but it’s a question mark that we would explore in the future if we can.
Will Outsiders be one of the lucky few cancelled shows to resurrect on a new network, or is it all wishful thinking? Stay tuned…
NOT AGAIN UGGGGG says
WGN ……You have made a BIG BIG MISTAKE canceling OUTSIDERS . It is one of the Best show on TV.I sure hope someone does pick it up.
Anita Richley says
I second that–
Abby says
Just finished it and it’s a total cliff hanger needs to be picked up again
ARIEL ALLISON says
I truly believe in the cast/crew of Outsiders. I hope some other network recognizes their potential as well and pick the series up for many more Seasons to come!! #gedgedyah #ShayMustStay #OutsidersWGN #Outsiders
AtheenaVamp says
I’m with you on this many more seasons to come PLEASE!!!
LeeAnn says
OH please WGN, you keep removing all the good shows.
Andy says
Every time you like something on WGN they get cancel it hope Netflix picks it up
Sheryl says
Please don’t remove the outsiders we have enjoyed this so much!!! I think this is a big mistake!!!
terrie says
I think Outsiders is one of the best if not the best show on TV and if I am going to pay for TV I think i should get to watch what i like. This is one show I make sure I don’t miss. I don’t care who picks it up as long as someone does please !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
George Staigle says
WGN doesn’t want a hit. When they get a show that shows any kind of potential, they cancel it. They expect ratings like FX when they aren’t a network FX. Now that The Outsiders finale has aired, I’m not only not watching WGN, I’m blocking it from my lineup to make sure I don’t accidently get involved in another show on their network. I hope another network picks up The Outsiders that can appreciate the quality of the show and get it a larger viewership. #GedGedYa #ShayMustStay
Lisa says
As we have been saying for a while now SHAYMUSTSTAY! Best show since SOA!!
Peter says
When I saw in “the guide” on Directv that the last episode for the season was actually the series finale my heart sunk once again at WGN America dropping a beloved show. Come on people! What gives?!
I sincerely hope another network picks this show up. I am not ready to give up on such a great cast and crew.
Someone who has any say in getting this back on the air for many seasons to come please help the show and the viewers that don’t want to lose another original series.
Gedgedyah!
AtheenaVamp says
YES!!!
Debbie Anderson says
I don:’t understand why so many good shows don’t make it I will be waiting for season 3 no matter who picks it up. My whole family loves the show please anyone pick it up, I will be waiting.
Susan says
Give it to FX or one of the networks that have Designated Survivor, Quantico, Blacklist; someone with great shows!
David says
I REALLY HOPE you find a home for season 3. Netflix or Amazon would be perfect since you could actually take it a little further than you can on a channel like WGN. This is a great show with a LOT of potential.
David says
One reply just isn’t enough. WGN needs to fire some people. They get rid of the best shows because they don’t get major network numbers. You aren’t a major network and never will be until you have the guts to keep a good show going long enough to pick up watchers who didn’t tune into the first season. Especially now that when someone sees that a show is on WGN they know it will only have a short run (unless it’s a piece of crap reality show).
Jerry fitzgerald says
If I were one of the people who made the decision to cancel this show I would start looking for a different job. One of the best shows in a very long time and you make this kind of asinine decision.
Pamela Osburn says
What is WRONG with You People? How can You cancel such a GREAT SHOW? Whoever made this stupid move just cost WGN BIG TIME. I won’t ever watch your shows again.
AtheenaVamp says
I love the Outsiders please another network see just how good the Outsides are pick it up pick it up please!!!
Jerreese says
Has anyone tried to reach out to #Netflix about picking it up?? Maybe we should all start emailing them to take a look at the show. Netflix has great original series. This would be a perfect fit for them.
Connie Duley says
Please bring it back,, great show
Amanda Mullins says
I recently watched this show and got so involved I binge watched both seasons not knowing there wouldn’t be a third. When I say that I haven’t been this upset over a TV show not being picked up for another season ever is an understatement. I have no understanding why the morons who decided to cancel this show didnt see it’s potential. Best series since SOA and I wish another network would have picked it up. Obviously the ones who made this major error in deciding not to renew should not be in the position to make that decision.