Some unfortunate news for Schmigadoon! fans: Apple has chosen not to renew the musical series for a third season on Apple TV+. Schmigadoon! co-creator Cinco Paul shared the update on Instagram, revealing that the third season with 25 new songs was already written.
Considering a third season was ready to be made, the Schmigadoon! co-creator added that “optimist in me is convinced it’s not the end of Schmigadoon…and maybe it’s even a happy beginning.”
Schmigadoon! premiered on Apple TV+ in summer 2021 with a six-episode run. Another six episodes followed when season two started streaming in spring 2023.
Here’s Cinco’s message announcing the show’s cancellation:
I am sad to share that Apple will not be moving forward with season 3 of Schmigadoon! The season is written (including 25 new songs), but we unfortunately won’t be making it. Such is life. I want to thank everyone involved with the show, our incredible cast & crew & writers, our wonderful supporters at Broadway Video, Universal, & Apple, for everything they did to make it happen. It’s a miracle we even got two seasons, honestly, and I’m so grateful we did. And to all the fans of the show out there—thank you with all of my heart.
Your love and support has meant so much, and the fact that you connected with our show, that it brought you some joy, means the world to me.
This was tough news to get, but the optimist in me is convinced it’s not the end of Schmigadoon…and maybe it’s even a happy beginning.
Love, Cinco
Hope to see season three picked up elsewhere? Where do you think Schmigadoon! could go now that Apple has closed the musical door on the series?
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