Warrior Nun Creator Teases ‘Epic’ Return for Fantasy Series, Six Months After Netflix Cancellation
Warrior Nun just may live to fight another day. Somewhere, some way.
Six months after the fantasy series’ Netflix cancellation, creator and showrunner Simon Barry tweeted on Wednesday morning that because of the fans’ “combined voices, passion and amazing efforts,” an “epic” “return” is now afoot.
Sources confirm to TVLine that while no deals are in place discussions are indeed underway to revive the series via a standalone movie or a shortened final season in order to give fans closure — but not on Netflix. It remains unclear where the project would potentially land.
Based on a comic book character created by Ben Dunn, Warrior Nun follows the supernaturally powered Ava (played by Alba Baptista) and the Sister-Warriors of the OCS (Order of the Cruciform Sword) as they search for a way to defeat the angel, Adriel, as he attempts to build his following into the dominant religion on the planet. The cast also includes Lorena Andrea as Sister Lilith, Kristina Tonteri-Young as Sister Beatrice, Tristán Ulloa as Father Vincent, Thekla Reuten as Jillian Salvius, Sylvia De Fanti as Mother Superion and William Miller as Adriel.
Warrior Nun was cancelled by Netflix last December, less than a week after the series, with the release of its second season, landed on Nielsen’s U.S. ranking of streaming originals. (With just four days of eligibility for Season 2, Warrior Nun made its debut on the Nielsen chart at an impressive No. 4, [distantly] trailing Manifest, The Crown and Love Is Blind.)
At that time, Barry tweeted out his “sincere appreciation to all the fans who worked so hard to bring awareness to this series, and for the love you showed me, the cast and the whole production team,” adding: “It was a privilege to be a part of this.”
Season 1 was fantastic, but I couldn’t even finish S2.
OMG! Exactly the same for me! And I was SO looking forward to it. It was like 2 different series.
Same question. Will you watch the third season if it ever comes on?
Are you going to watch season 3, if it ever comes to fruition?
I’d never say never, but honestly I really don’t think so. If I ever decide to finish off S2, then I’d be more likely to tune in for S3, but as of right now, I truly just don’t have an interest in it anymore. Which is a shame, because I really did love S1. :(
Then I would advise you to finish season 2 then. That way, if & when season 3 comes on, you’re all caught up.
Where could it end up? I thought Netflix didn’t allow their shows go to other streaming services. That is why One Day as a Time could only be saved by a regular tv channel – Pop.
Uncoupled was saved by Showtime after its Netflix cancellation. Now (at the time) that was simple cable rather than streaming, but they have contracts with non US territories for streaming on Paramount Plus.
Let’s see the details here.
Maybe to The CW 😂
😂
That’s actually a pretty good idea.
Netflix usually has an exclusivity agreement for a certain number of years.. 2-3 i think.. depending on the deal.. but that can always be bought out if someone else is willing to pay the cancel fee
That’s good to know. Where do you think it might end up?
The CW maybe or perhaps FX?
Bring Warrior Nun back. It is a great story, performed by wonderful actors.
Alba is on her way to stardom.
I watched the whole first season of it & was pleasantly surprised by it as I thought it would be cheesy & ridiculous, but it wound up feeling more like “Buffy with nuns” but more mature. Great acting, great directing, great writing. Also, it felt like a genuine horror movie at times.
Sources???
The head producer of the show read the tweet about people got to learn to read
I love hearing stories like this. So many good shows getting cancelled.
Yes, this story is a rare bright spot in the chaos of what the studios & streaming services are doing by scrubbing movies & TV shows from existence. There should be a law preserving these shows & movies for future generations to enjoy.
This is great news, in light of the all the bad news we’ve been getting about beloved TV shows being cancelled & then removed from streaming services. I hope it runs a long time if it’s brought back as a series.
I sure hope it’s on a streamer I already have! I do enjoy the show
Does “EPIC” = EPIX?
Why this bad show is renewed? Maybe Porn Alba slept with her sugar daddies again. She loves bald old rich men, after all.
Yes! Hope this materializes!
Won’t happen. If they did close a deal, the partner would be announced. He’s just trying to create hype towards a deal closing.
100% he’s been hyping up a whole lot of nothing since the show got cancelled. There is 0 chance the show will be renewed or get a wrap up movie.
Let’s wait & see what happens before making any conclusions.
If true, this would be great news. Unlike some fans, I really enjoyed season 2, as well as season 1, and I was disappointed when it was cancelled last December. But I am going to try not to get too excited without knowing where the show/movie has actually landed; announcements covering the “saving” of a recently canceled show usually include the new network or streamer providing the “saving”. But fingers crossed we will have more Warrior Nun coming to our screens soon!
I’m sure we will be getting more news soon.
Who else is looking forward to this?