All American: Homecoming fans, brace yourselves. The CW has officially announced that the series will not be renewing for a fourth season. This news comes as part of a series of changes under Nexstar’s acquisition of the network.
Nkechi Okoro Carroll, the showrunner and executive producer, expressed her deep disappointment: I’m devastated to learn that All American: Homecoming will not be moving forward with more episodes and that this new season premiering in July will be our final one.
The show centers on Simone, portrayed by Geffri Maya, a young tennis hopeful navigating life at the fictional Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) setting of Bringston University. Nkechi Okoro Carroll emphasized the significance of the show by stating: We made this show for the culture and thank our loyal audience and fans for taking this ride with us. We made this show so that our community, our kids (and their dreams), could be seen and celebrated every week and we are proud to say we accomplished that mission…
The cancellation follows significant cuts in budget, which had already put the series on shaky ground. Along with Homecoming, other shows like Walker have also been axed. The only surviving pre-Nexstar scripted series is All American, continuing its run due to an ongoing deal with Netflix.
All American: Homecoming‘s upcoming third season, set to premiere on Monday, July 8, will serve as its concluding chapter. In light of tight budgets and viewership challenges, this decision might not come as a surprise to some industry observers. Nevertheless, it leaves loyal fans wondering what might have been if circumstances were different.
Nkechi Okoro Carroll has consistently highlighted the importance of diversity and representation within the industry. As she once remarked, We often felt like unicorns. When someone asked me to recommend mid-level female writers [of color] for a job, I was appalled to realize I didn’t know many names.
This shift in focus likely reflects broader changes at The CW headquarters post-acquisition, aiming to appeal beyond their traditionally younger demographic. Still, it remains a bittersweet end for a series that strived to showcase Black excellence and the HBCU experience authentically.
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