HBO show canceled: 'Enlightened' won't return to the network
The HBO show 'Enlightened' was canceled, with the network calling it 'a very difficult decision.' The HBO show was canceled after its second season.
The HBO show 'Enlightened' was canceled after its second season.
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HBO says the Laura Dern series "Enlightened" is not coming back for a third season.
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In a statement Tuesday, the premium cable channel said it was proud of the show, and called canceling it a "very difficult decision."
"Enlightened," created by Dern and her co-star Mike White, was critically acclaimed but low-rated.
Last year, Dern won a Golden Globe for best TV comedy actress for her role as a manic-depressive who becomes an activist. The "Enlightened" cast also included Diane Ladd and Luke Wilson.
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