“I was hedging my bets,” White said of the show’s still uncertain future. Here's what he said: Get all the best moments in pop culture & entertainment delivered to your inbox. “You’re just full of hope,” he says. “As absurd as some of the ways she goes about affecting change are, it’s coming from a place of [feeling that] change is possible. )”, “He loved this show, and everything it stood for.”, The CMA Awards Are Already a Hot, COVID Mess. “Girls” brought back so many memories from my early 20’s (that was early 1980’s for me, but my life was way more like “Girls” than “Sex in the City”) and Enlightened reminded me of myself in my late 20’s/early 30’s, back when I was an idealist and stood up for right, not might. Show surely deserved another season, to see where it could go. On the precipice of bringing down Abaddonn, Amy warns Tyler to prepare for the inevitable fallout. I’ve never really been a Laura Dern fan, but loved her in this! Enlightened: Season 1 79% Critics Consensus: Enlightened is an outstanding and brave show, exemplifying how a television series can successfully present different elements of the human psyche. Here is the full interview. I didn’t even know it existed prior to this! There will be depositions and testimony and character witnesses – and Amy’s going to need her flak jacket. All rights reserved. Discover unique things to do, places to eat, and sights to see in the best destinations around the world with Bring Me! “We’ve decided not to continue Enlightened for a third season. Where’s the online petition to save Enlightened? Halloween Is a Competitive Sport and This Year Heidi Klum Won; Drakeo the Ruler Drops ‘Fights Don’t Matter’ Video Days After Prison Release, The track went from “solitary to a video in 96 hours.”, Keith Richards: ‘I’ll Croak When I Croak’. It was so good, I marathoned both seasons in one day! Be an agent of change, save Enlightened. “I thought, Amy’s gotta be doing something good otherwise the audience is never gonna forgive her for yelling at Krista while she’s holding her newborn baby. The series was created by Mike White, who wrote every episode, and Laura Dern, who plays the lead role of Amy Jellicoe.. Featuring a new song from Tegan and Sara, “Make You Mine This Season.”. First run episodes of Enlightened attracted an average of 170,000 viewers each week in season one. King Von Was Building Something Bigger Than Chicago Drill. I need it. We need this show!! The official website for Enlightened on HBO, featuring full episodes online, interviews, schedule information and episode guides. In terms of why he chose to end things that way — so completely, seemingly — here's what White said: OK. Levi tells her no. Two performers tested positive, but that’s just the latest of the show’s problems. He knows he wants to deal with more of her family and plans on bringing in her estranged sister Bethenny (mentioned briefly by Amy’s mom in “Consider Helen”), who has a kid. Here is the broad outline. Warner Bros. Alec Baldwin Holds a ‘You’re Welcome’ Sign on, Fox News Anchor Surprised That Someone Is Spreading Misinformation on Fox News, Dave Chappelle Breaks As the Unemployed Allstate Guy on, “Their stories have been told (and told. Am I a witch? Last week, I spoke with Enlightened's co-creator Mike White about a billion things: how much he loves doing the show (even though it's hard), how he's so desperate to go on The Amazing Race again that he would consider being a sperm donor for another former Race-r, his ambivalence about Twitter, and his love of Daniel Tosh. Given the show’s consistently smallish ratings, he wrote Sunday’s simultaneously triumphant and heartbreaking episode as a possible series wrap-up. It’s just a shame that season 2 was the end. I only just discovered it on May 23rd, 2020! Something for everyone interested in hair, makeup, style, and body positivity. A pretty happy ending for everyone, even Tyler (White), whom Amy dragged reluctantly into her crusade. Mike White’s Enlightened Season 3 Plans. As of Sunday, HBO hasn’t announced a renewal for the show, but White’s got definite ideas about where Amy’s story would go if it continued. The right call in my opinion, season 2 got really weird and quite retarded. I would love to see more! Another great show cancelled. I actually looked it up after I watched it and was shocked to find it was filmed in 2011-2013! Privacy Policy. Please voice your support and sign the petition to save the show! Holiday high jinks ensue November 19 on Netflix. Honestly the way it ended didn’t really leave a lot of room for another season since the whole premise of the show from day one was to take down the company, which they did. Very VERY sorry to see this prematurely cut, but HBO killed Deadwood, Carinvale, and Tell Me You Love Me prematurely – so it’s par for the course. All rights reserved. “[Otherwise] It would be this unfinished thing and I feel like people would never want to check it out … I wanted it to feel like it could work as its own piece.”, As such, Amy’s journey is summed up in a moving, bittersweet moment with Levi. Learn how your comment data is processed. I’m a 51 year old woman and related so completely to Amy, I’m not sure what I will watch now while I’m working at my desk.. This show was unique and far better than anything on network and consistent with the best of HBO programming. Enlightened: Cancelled by HBO; No Season Three by Trevor Kimball, March 20, 2013 To no surprise, HBO has cancelled Enlightened, their low … The show will be missed by everyone who identified with Amy. That’s what I feel is true about her,” he said. © 2020 Vox Media, LLC. Colin Quinn’s New Drive-in Comedy Special Features a Whole Lot of Honking. Season two saw an increase to a 220,000 viewer average but it was still the cable channel’s weakest show by far. Students are being reprimanded by a priest who caught COVID at the White House. So many people come at it from a more cynical place and I like that about her. Bring it back PLEASE.. NO NO NO NO NO! I was really looking forward to season 3. This season of Enlightened ended with Amy achieving her goal of exposing her employer, Abaddon, for its illegal and corrupt dealings, and co-creator/writer Mike White never considered denying her that. In a hilarious bookend to the series premiere, he chases her to the elevator as he becomes increasingly unhinged. *Sorry, there was a problem signing you up. Laura Dern was fabulous, as was the supporting cast. The series was created by Dern and co-star Mike White and ran for two seasons and 18 episodes. The Rolling Stone is 76 years old and still happy to be anywhere. This series is awesome!!! This is really bad news. The de-factor series finale aired on March 3rd. What did you like or dislike about the series? Abaddon is going to sue Amy, and she’s going to sue them. Considering how riveting Season 2 was -- the perfect blend of human drama and workplace hilarity -- imagine watching Amy cross swords with the corporate miscreants who once mocked her … Enlightened was truly an enlightened work speaking to the masses about what is important in life. 169 Ending or Cancelled TV Shows for the 2012-13 Season, Cancelled or Ended TV Shows Among 2013 Emmy Nominees, HBO and Cinemax Spotlight Current and Future Programming, 154 Ending or Cancelled TV Shows for the 2019-20 Season, 37 Ending or Cancelled TV Shows for the 2020-21 Season, The CW 2020-21 Season Ratings (updated 11/09/20), NBC 2020-21 Season Ratings (updated 11/09/20), Check Out the Network Television Fall 2020 Schedule (updated 11/9/2020), Viewer Votes Ranking for the 2020-21 Network TV Shows, CBS 2020-21 Season Ratings (updated 11/09/20), ABC 2020-21 Season Ratings (updated 11/09/20), FOX 2020-21 Season Ratings (updated 11/09/20), Soap Opera Ratings for the 2020-21 Season (updated 11/6/20), 2020-21 Season Ratings for New TV Shows (week six), 2020-21 TV Show Season Ratings (week six), Showtime TV Show Ratings (updated 11/3/20). We also talked about the finale, which aired Sunday night on HBO. Good times. Season Two Finale. Self care and ideas to help you live a healthier, happier life. This is what COVID-era laughter sounds like. Laura Dern was so amazing to watch. Are you sorry that Enlightened won’t be back for a third season? Playing a self-destructive executive who has a breakdown, Dern won a Golden Globe for the role in 2012. “It was a very difficult decision,” HBO said in a statement.

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