'Scavengers Reign' finds new home on Netflix after Max cancelation
What's the story
The animated sci-fi drama Scavengers Reign, previously canceled by Max, is set to be revived on Netflix.
Starting May 31, the first season of the series will be available for streaming in the US, UK, Ireland, and New Zealand.
Interestingly, this deal with Netflix is non-exclusive, allowing continued access to episodes on Max.
Scavengers Reign premiered in October 2023 and has spawned twelve episodes so far.
Show synopsis
'Scavengers Reign' plot and production details
Scavengers Reign is set on an alien planet, following the remaining crew of a damaged interstellar freighter ship.
The crew seeks to locate their ship and missing crewmates while treading through a hostile world that has thrived without human interference.
The series was created by Joseph Bennett and Charles Huettner, who also serve as executive producers alongside Chris Prynoski.
Other contributors are co-executive producers Sean Buckelew and James Merrill, with Benjy Brooke acting as supervising director.
Future prospects
Netflix is considering 'Scavengers Reign' Season 2 renewal
Per Variety, Netflix is contemplating renewing Scavengers Reign for another season, but a decision will be made only after the first season's debut.
In response to this development, the team behind the show expressed their excitement.
They stated: "We are beyond thrilled that Scavengers Reign will be joining the incredible animation lineup on Netflix."
"We're immensely grateful to everyone who has watched the show already and to Netflix for giving it an opportunity to be discovered by a wider audience."
Show recognition
The show earned critical acclaim in 2023; streaming details
The series, produced by Green Street Pictures in partnership with Titmouse, Inc., received critical acclaim in 2023. Variety named it one of the top 19 shows of that year.
Rotten Tomatoes says about the show, "Disturbing and wondrous, Scavengers Reign presents a vividly realized world that beckons exploration by its marooned characters and television viewers alike."
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