Here’s your friendly reminder that the season finale of AMC’sThe Terror, one of the most unique and riveting shows on TV at the moment, airs tonight at 9/8c. As terrifying as the small-screen adaptation ofDan Simmons' novel exploring the disastrous Franklin Expedition is, scarier still is the realization that tonight’s episode closes the book on that story, pun intended. So while you should most definitely tune in to see Tuunbaq & Co. tonight, ifThe Terrorreturns for Season 2, it’ll be with a completely different tale owing to its anthology format.
TV Guidehad the inside scoop on the state ofThe Terrorand what’s ahead for the AMC series. While the title fits quite well for a standalone season adapting Simmons' book, it also dovetails into the anthology format (a first for the network) that can return to terrify its viewers each season with all-new tales. Currently, it only ranks behindThe Walking Deadduo andBetter Call Saul, so it’s in good company. It’s also pleased critics and audiences alike, so only some official hardware come awards season is left to pushThe Terroracross that Season 2 renewal finish line.
Here’s what co-showrunnerSoo Hughhad to say to TV Guide, clarifying the situation:
“When AMC greenlit the show now almost three years ago, they greenlit it as an anthology show. Meaning Season 1 would be the story of the Franklin Expedition, and subsequent seasons would take on a new narrative that carried the DNA that we established in Season 2.”
Hugh also mentioned that series creatorDavid Kajganichpitched more than one version ofThe Terrorto networks, including one that continued the story of the expedition; AMC contained the Tuunbaq tale into just one season, so don’t expect more of the same. But that’s not the only part ofThe Terrorthat wouldn’t return for Season 2:
“Dave and I aren’t coming back for Season 2 by our choice. We’re just really excited to see what AMC does with what we’ve done. I’d like to go onto a smaller canvas [for my next project]. We’re both exhausted.”
SoThe Terrormight not get a Season 2 simply for lack of a story and a crew to take it to production; hopefully AMC has planned ahead for just such an occasion.
Meanwhile, Kajganich has scripted theSuspiriaremake that’s due out this fall, has thePet Semataryremake script in the works for a Spring 2019 debut, and is working onThe RidersforRidley Scottto direct. Hugh is adapting a book about immigrants, the details of which will be revealed in the coming weeks. They’re taking a break from anything remotely similar toThe Terror, though for fans of the stellar show, hopefully AMC is not.
Be sure to tune in for the finale tonight and give AMC all the eyeballs (and tongues) they need to summonThe Terrorback in whatever form it takes!
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