Minx gets saved by Starz for Season 2… after HBO Max abruptly canceled the show

Exactly one month after HBO Max’s surprising move to cancel their new series Minx – months after it had already issued a Season 2 renewal, the show has found a savior in Starz.

Both the first season and the unaired second season – which was in its final week of production before the abrupt cancelation – were picked up by Starz, via a network press release.

The series – set in 1970s Los Angeles and following a feminist’s journey to publish the first erotic magazine for women – was renewed in May by HBO Max before the abrupt reversal.

Savior: Exactly one month after HBO Max’s surprising move to cancel their new series Minx – months after it had already issued a Season 2 renewal, the show has found a savior in Starz

Both seasons: Both the first season and the unaired second season – which was in its final week of production before the abrupt cancelation – were picked up by Starz, via a network press release

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‘We have always felt this show would be a perfect fit for our brand with our dedication to narratives by, about and for women,” said Jeffrey Hirsch, President and CEO for STARZ. 

‘STARZ is proud to be the new home for this incredible show that has drawn in well-deserved critical acclaim. We’re excited to welcome Ellen and the talented Minx team to the network and can’t wait to bring its passionate fans the second season,’ Hirsch concluded.

Series creator and showrunner Ellen Rapoport added, ‘I’m absolutely thrilled to be joining the STARZ family, and for the opportunity to introduce Minx to a brand new audience. We’ve found the perfect home.’

Perfect fit: ‘We have always felt this show would be a perfect fit for our brand with our dedication to narratives by, about and for women,” said Jeffrey Hirsch, President and CEO for STARZ

‘Our writers, cast and crew have created something truly special in Season 2, and I can’t wait for everyone to see it,’ she added.

‘We are so proud of our beloved ‘Minx’ and are thrilled that it has a wonderful new home on STARZ,’ added executive producer Paul Feig. 

‘That audiences will be able to watch Ellen and our cast’s amazing new season two as well as rewatch or discover season one for the first time has us jumping for joy and thanking our lucky STARZ,’ he added.

Special: ‘Our writers, cast and crew have created something truly special in Season 2, and I can’t wait for everyone to see it,’ she added

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The show follows Joyce (Ophelia Lovibond), an earnest young feminist who joins forces with a low-rent publisher (Jake Johnson) to create the first erotic magazine for women. 

The cast also includes Idara Victor, Jessica Lowe, Lennon Parham, Michael Angarano and Oscar Montoya, with Elizabeth Perkins joining the cast for Season 2 as recurring character Constance.

Paul Feig and Dan Magnante executive produce for Feigco Entertainment, alongside Ben Karlin and Rachel Lee Goldenberg, who also directed the pilot, while star Jake Johnson serves as a co-executive producer. 

Cast: The show follows Joyce (Ophelia Lovibond, middle left), an earnest young feminist who joins forces with a low-rent publisher (Jake Johnson, far right) to create the first erotic magazine for women

The abrupt cancelation was just the latest cost-cutting move made following the Warner Bros. Discovery merger that was finalized in April.

The studio canceled the $90 million Batgirl movie, which was already filmed and slated for release in 2022, as a tax write-off.

They also axed HBO Max’s Little Ellen, TBS’ The Big D and the second season of Chad, while also removing original shows like The Gordita Chronicles. 

Cancelation: The abrupt cancelation was just the latest cost-cutting move made following the Warner Bros. Discovery merger that was finalized in April