after It's bad canceled early, the show has gained renewed vitality through streaming platforms. The series, which debuted in 2019, tells the story of a group of three wildly different characters who work together to fight supernatural enemies. It ended after the season 4 finale on August 22nd, but hope still remains It's bad may switch to another streaming service at some point in the future. At New York Comic Con, the creators admitted that there is a chance to save it at some point.
in an exclusive interview with Screen RantTessa Smith, the creators, talked about the show's potential to return. Co-creators Michelle and Robert King think the show got more love by airing on Paramount+, but they believe the audience arrived too soon. There is still hope for a turnaroundbut that remains to be seen. Check out their answers below:
SCREEN RANT:
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it really found its audience and people love it. How did he feel?MICHELLE KING: That's fantastic. I love the fact that more people enjoy a show on Netflix.
ROBERT KING: I'm disappointed because they found it too late. Why can't we back up about a year of history? Probably because many fans came
a little late to save the show
. Although never say never, who knows?Screen Rant: Any chance of this continuing?
ROBERT KING: I think the world of streaming mixed with the old traditional world has created some very strange bedfellows and children. But anything can come from here.
What is the Late Success of Evil?
The Show Still Has a Chance to Live
The creators went into season 4 knowing it would be the show's last. Paramount promised that the show would end after season 4, so the final episodes were made with eyes wide open. The co-creators were even allowed four additional episodes beyond the typical season length to tie up existing plot threads. The It's bad the series finale saw the Appraisers break up, with Kristen and Ben moving straight to Rome. The show's finale closed the loop on its narrative.
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It spent 11 weeks at the top of Nielsen's streaming ratings.
There's still a chance the streak could continue, of course. Other shows got revivals after they were canceled by switching to other networks or platforms. Width Survived by moving to Prime Video, Lucifer It moved from Fox to Netflix and Designated Survivor Moved from ABC to Netflix. Warrior Nuna Netflix show that was canceled and revived for a movie after massive outcry from viewers. It's bad potentially receiving similar treatment if their audience is persistent.
We Get the Potential Return of Evil
The End of Evil Makes room for more
As a general rule, a show with a definitive conclusion should not be revived. They've wrapped up their arcs, sent characters off, and resolved whatever events fueled the show. It's badbut it is different. The story left room for Ben and Kristen to continue their war against the evil from Rome, and it also provided an avenue for future stories through the baby anti-Christ. Even the rogue Leland can be brought back for further investigation. This final felt more like a break than an actual result. If the show is revived, there will be no teasing.