KATY KEENE: The Lucy Hale-Fronted Series Canceled After One Season At The CW

While the decision probably won't come as too big a surprise, The CW has now formally announced the cancellation of their Riverdale spinoff series Katy Keene, which starred Lucy Hale in the title role.

By RohanPatel - Jul 02, 2020 07:07 PM EST

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The CW has officially canceled Katy Keene after one season.

Considering the Lucy Hale-fronted series was never a strong performer in Live+Same Day linear ratings and didn't receive any sort of significant bump in its DVR and streaming numbers, the decision shouldn't come as a big surprise to anyone following the show.

Despite its poor performance on The CW, there is still a possibility the Riverdale spinoff could be revived at another network. Options on the cast were recently extended to July 31, giving Warner Bros. TV a few more weeks to determine whether they want to keep the series alive or let it die. Katy Keene does already have an exclusive streaming deal set up at HBO Max, so if WBTV did want to bring it back for a second season, the premium streamer may be its best option for a new home.

The thirteen-episode first season ran from February 6, 2020 to May 14, 2020 and is now available to view in full at either The CW app or HBO Max.

A RIVERDALE spinoff, KATY KEENE follows the lives and loves of four iconic Archie Comics characters - fashion legend-to-be Katy Keene (Lucy Hale), singer/songwriter Josie McCoy (Ashleigh Murray), performer Jorge Lopez/Ginger (Jonny Beauchamp), and "It Girl" Pepper Smith (Julia Chan) - as they chase their twenty-something dreams in New York City... together. Katy designs clothes for anyone she can, including her friend and roommate Josie, whose singing talent catches the attention of Alexander Cabot (Lucien Laviscount), a CEO who hopes to reboot the record label division of his father's corporate empire. But Alexander's dream of signing Josie to a recording contract meets resistance from Cabot Media's powerful senior vice president Alexandra (Camille Hyde), who also happens to be his twin sister. Josie and Katy's roommate Jorge works at his family's bodega and has his eye on Broadway, but after a series of rejections, he hopes to take his drag performance career as Ginger to the next level. The mysterious Pepper Smith plans to open her own version of Andy Warhol's Factory. She has the connections, but no one seems to know where she got her money - or if she really has any at all. Katy struggles to manage the pressures of her day job at Lacy's Department Store and her very demanding boss, Gloria (Katherine LaNasa), who is a legendary personal shopper. But Katy has the support of her longtime boyfriend, KO Kelly (Zane Holtz), who has his own dream of becoming a professional boxer. As these aspiring artists take on the runway, the recording studio, Broadway, and the NYC social scene, they will find more than just a career in the big city - they'll find long-lasting friendship. Executive produced by Greg Berlanti ("Arrow," "The Flash," "Supergirl," "DC's Legends of Tomorrow"), Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa ("Supergirl," "Glee"), Michael Grassi ("Riverdale," "Supergirl"), Sarah Schechter ("Arrow," "The Flash," "Supergirl," "DC's Legends of Tomorrow") and Jon Goldwater (Archie Comics Publisher & CEO), KATY KEENE is from Berlanti Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television and CBS Television Studios.

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Sad to deliver this news ! But I love the show. I love what it stands for. And mostly I love YOU. To the cast, crew, and all involved... 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 adore you.

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22 Comments

Origame - 7/2/2020, 7:56 PM

Considering i never heard about this show despite being all in on the cw arrowverse shows, im pretty sure they really didnt care about it to promote it properly.

MovieMonster - 7/2/2020, 8:00 PM

Lucy Hale is one of those actresses I can't stand for some reason. I never watched Pretty Little Liars but she gets on my nerves when I see her in something else. My sister recommended Truth or Dare to me which features Hale. Hands down one of the worst movies I have ever seen.

I started watching Riverdale but abandoned it after five or so episodes. I might go back to just finish the first season. The mystery was at least intriguing. Plus, Camila Mendes is simply a sight for sore eyes.

dracula - 7/2/2020, 8:27 PM

@MovieMonster - I stopped Riverdale after season 2, season 1 is pretty good, after that, at best it was a guilty pleasure

MasterMix - 7/2/2020, 8:19 PM

I tried to like the show, but it was too unrealistic even by Riverdale standards.

dracula - 7/2/2020, 8:30 PM

These shows are not my thing
Watched Riverdale for the fist two seasons, mostly a guilty pleasure, but it just got too stupid.
Watched Sabrina for the first 2 seasons, was fun, but not much rewatch value
Didnt watch this.

soberchimera - 7/2/2020, 8:30 PM

And yet they can't cancel Batwoman despite shitty ratings?

thobie1 - 7/2/2020, 9:13 PM

CW will find something else for her, they always do.

GhostDog - 7/2/2020, 9:14 PM

It looked like every other show on Freeform

FlixMentallo21 - 7/2/2020, 10:23 PM

Well this wasn't a keen outcome for all involved.

LeonNova - 7/2/2020, 11:01 PM

The show was too average and bland. Riverdale has the whole murder-mystery, death, and over-the-top plot angles, and Sabrina has the whole supernatural satanic vibe going for it. There’s nothing that gave this show any edge or made it stand out in comparison.

KATY KEENE: The Lucy Hale-Fronted Series Canceled After One Season At The CW

While the decision probably won't come as too big a surprise, The CW has now formally announced the cancellation of their Riverdale spinoff series Katy Keene, which starred Lucy Hale in the title role.

FANTASY ISLAND Star Lucy Hale Talks The CW's KATY KEENE And Teases RIVERDALE "Surprises" - EXCLUSIVE

PRETTY LITTLE LIARS Star Lucy Hale Set To Headline RIVERDALE Spinoff KATY KEENE