– The Wonder Years reboot will not be returning for a third season
– The show received generally positive reviews but had modest viewership ratings
– ABC is said to have considered the show’s performance satisfactory, but ultimately decided against renewal
ABC’s reboot of the popular series ‘The Wonder Years’ has been canceled, with the network deciding not to bring the show back for a third season. The reboot, which was set in the late 1960s, quickly gained attention and garnered generally positive reviews from both critics and viewers. The show, however, could not achieve high enough ratings to warrant a renewal.
The original version of ‘The Wonder Years’ aired between 1988 and 1993, and was a hit during its time. The reboot aimed to update the story by focusing on a Black middle-class family living in Montgomery, Alabama. At the center of the show was 12-year-old Dean Williams, played by Elisha “EJ” Williams, who narrated the coming-of-age tale.
Despite the modest ratings, it was reported that ABC was satisfied with the show’s performance and believed that it had connected with its core audience. However, the network eventually decided not to move forward with a third season. The news comes as a disappointment to fans of the show, who appreciated its fresh take on a cherished classic.
In addition to EJ Williams, the cast of the reboot also included Dule Hill, Saycon Sengbloh, Milan Ray, Julian Lerner, and Laura Kariuki. The show was executive produced by Lee Daniels and Fred Savage, the latter of whom starred in the original series.
Although the cancellation may be seen as a setback, many fans agree that the show was successful in providing a renewed perspective on ‘The Wonder Years’, which may inspire other reboots and adaptations in the future.