Disney+ fans all say the same thing as 'fantastic' nostalgic horror series is cancelled
Disney+ subscribers have all shared a similar response after the nostalgic young adult horror series Goosebumps received the axe.
The programme lasted just two seasons, each featuring different storylines with fresh casts drawing inspiration from RL Stine's beloved spine-tingling books.
Debuting in 2023, the opening season starred Justin Long alongside EastEnders actor Zack Morris, whilst the second series was fronted by Friends legend David Schwimmer.
The streaming platform confirmed this week that it won't be moving forward with the franchise, despite racking up 75 million viewing hours across America alone for both seasons combined.
Reports from Variety suggest that production house Sony Pictures Television is eager to pitch the series to alternative platforms and investigate other avenues for the property, reports the Mirror.
Supporters of this latest version of Goosebumps, which was famously adapted as an anthology programme during the 1990s and subsequently through two cinema releases featuring Jack Black as Stine, have expressed dismay at the cancellation.
They've been particularly vocal in their criticism of the choice to drop season two in January with reduced promotional support compared to its predecessor, which they argue damaged its potential to expand its viewership.
One Reddit user observed: "Season 1: released to great fanfare, Halloween-ish time release so fun to watch around the holiday, tons of marketing.
"Season 2: released to a random-a** date in January, I didn't even realize it was out until maybe April."
Other enthusiasts have called for a potential third series or reboot, urging it to stick more closely to the '90s programme's format featuring fresh stories and characters in each episode.
"It wasn't that good and like are you afraid of the dark revival i just wish they went anthology route instead of season long story," one viewer commented.
Another agreed: "This should have been an anthology series. Immediately had no interest in this when finding out it wasn't."
A third fan remarked: "God how hard is it to just get the anthology going again with a higher budget! Give me the Scarecrow walks at midnight cowards!"
Nonetheless, there remain plenty of devoted supporters of the programme, meaning Goosebumps might eventually secure a fresh platform.
One five-star Google review gushed: "B****y fantastic. As a die hard goosebumps fan back in the day, who couldn't sleep if my sister said "Night of the living dummy!" I think they've done a really good job at re-imagining it! 11/10!"
Another stated: "Goosebumps is a spine-tingling delight for fans of the classic R.L. Stine book series like myself, who remember the goosebumps we used to get from reading the books and watching the original TV show.
"This 2023 TV adaptation takes us on a thrilling journey down memory lane, and it's an absolute blast."
Might Goosebumps resurrect itself on a different streaming platform?
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