Owl House cancelled: A Disney animated show that garnered many accolades for its positive LGBTQ and representation It was pulled before it actually began to take off. The show’s second season isn’t even completed airing, and was announced that season 3 would end the show in three specials instead of 20 episodes.
The story follows a girl who is enticed by the portal into an alternate world of demons and witches traveling towards summer camp. While it’s not as safe as her new surroundings are likely to be, it’s less frightening than the summer camp.
In a post on Reddit to answer the opportunity to Ask Me Anything, the creator of the show Dana Terrace explained why she believes the show was let go ,decision to end the show.
“While we’ve had problems broadcasting in a couple of countries (and are simply prohibited in a couple of others) I’m not going to presume that I’m acting in bad faith towards those I work with on the streets of LA,” Terrace stated regarding all LGBTQ+ content.
The reason was not solely due to the budget or the ratings however she explained that she was not given the possibility of a fourth season post-pandemic. The choice was made prior to when the show was aired on Disney+ in the US or reruns were added to the US Disney Channel.
“They just wanted to get over the show which was why this seemed like the perfect opportunity to accomplish this. Even being able to watch the episode of the consolation season was a challenge, according to the reports. It’s hard to believe, but I was not permitted to participate in any conversation until I was… told. It was even forbidden to even present my side of the story,” she said.
Terrace added she felt that the differentiators in the program that make it distinct and the show’s slightly older audience made it clear that it “didn’t match the brand” which is the reason why the show was canceled.
“That’s it! Aren’t you crazy? It really grinds my guts it boils my brain, knocks my shins in the air, everything. It’s a pain, but that’s the way it is.”
Terrace believes that its show can come back if circumstances alter in the near future, or even inspire studios to try new future shows.