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Peacock has revealed that Teacup will not be getting a second season, officially concluding the series after its first run. Variety first reported the announcement on January 17, 2025, marking an end to the uncertainty surrounding the show's future.
The cancellation means that Teacup, which launched in 2024, will remain a one-season series. Peacock's announcement did not detail the specific reasons for the cancellation, but Variety reports that it could not make it into the Neilson Top 10 streaming charts.
The announcement comes as networks and streaming services are focusing more on return on investment and audience measures to decide which programs advance. At present, there are no plans to revive the series on any other platform. The show's creator, cast, and production team have not issued any public statements about the announcement.
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Why the cancellation happened
The factors leading to Teacup’s cancellation mainly center on its performance metrics. Although Peacock has not disclosed exact viewership figures, reports from Variety indicate that the series’ ratings did not meet expectations.
Teacup was characterized as an ambitious series, involving a narrative that demanded considerable investment in visual effects.
The show debuted to mixed reviews, holding a 6.4/10 rating on IMDb, with some reviewers lauding its horror elements but pointing out aspects where it failed to engage a broader audience. In spite of its attempts, the show failed to create the excitement or audience numbers seen with Peacock’s other content.
What is Teacup about?
Teacup is an American horror television series created by Ian McCulloch and inspired by the novel Stinger by Robert R. McCammon. The series premiered at Fantastic Fest on September 22, 2024, before debuting on Peacock on October 10, 2024.
The official logline of the show reads:
“A disparate group of people in rural Georgia must come together in the face of a mysterious threat in order to survive.”
The show takes place in an isolated ranch in rural Georgia, where a group of individuals must unite to confront a mysterious and deadly threat. In the show, Kathy Baker plays Ellen Chenoweth, a mother suffering from multiple sclerosis. Scott Speedman plays her son, James, a carpenter. Yvonne Strahovski plays Maggie, James’ wife and a veterinarian, while Émilie Bierre and Caleb Dolden appear as their children, Meryl and Arlo, respectively.
Additional characters include Ruben Shanley, portrayed by Chaske Spencer, and his wife Valeria, played by Diany Rodriguez. The series concludes with an open-ended finale, leaving some aspects of the story unresolved.
Similar shows and other works by the cast
Yvonne Strahovski is renowned for her portrayal of Serena Joy in the Hulu series, The Handmaid's Tale. Scott Speedman has been seen in projects such as the Animal Kingdom series and the Underworld film franchise. Kathy Baker has appeared in the drama series, Picket Fences, and the film, Edward Scissorhands. Chaske Spencer has appeared in the Twilight film series.
Individuals who enjoy similar series in the horror and thriller genre can stream The Haunting of Hill House on Netflix, Midnight Mass on Netflix, and Castle Rock on Hulu.
Teacup is available for streaming on Peacock.
