The Mick Jagger and Martin Scorsese-created HBO series "Vinyl" has officially been cancelled by the network, despite plans of a renewal for a second season. The show was already renewed for a sophomore season shortly after the series debuted in February.
Back in April, news broke out that co-creator, executive producer, and showrunner Terence Winter parted ways with the show due to creative differences, and was replaced by Scott Z. Burns of "The Borne Ultimatum" as executive producer and showrunner, and Max Borenstein as executive producer. HBO said that they would move forward with the show's second season despite the production shakeup, but latest news coming from the network says otherwise.
"After careful consideration, we have decided not to proceed with a second season of 'VINYL'," HBO said in a statement, as per the Los Angles Times. "Obviously, this was not an easy decision. We have enormous respect for the creative team and cast for their hard work and passion on this project."
The 10-episode debut season of HBO's "Vinyl" received 77% critics' rating on Rotten Tomatoes, as they wrote, "'Vinyl' doesn't always keep the beat, dramatically peaking, but overall, it capably honors the rock pioneers of the '70s with absorbing stories, a spot-on soundtrack, and rich period detail." Performances by Bobby Cannavale and Ray Romano were also praised.
HBO's "Vinyl" followed the story of Richie Finestra (Cannavale), a record label president who finds himself at the brink of saving his company while trying not to be swept up in the 1970s sex- and drug-riddled music industry. "Vinyl", which two-hour pilot episode was directed by Scorsese himself, also featured Olivia Wilde, Ray Romano, Ato Essandoh, Max Casella, P.J. Byrne, J.C. MacKenzie, Birgitte Hjort Sørensen, Juno Temple, Jack Quaid, James Jagger and Paul Ben-Victor.
At the moment, there is no word on whether or not the producers are selling the show to other networks for a chance at a second life.
