‘Leverage: Redemption’ Canceled After 3 Seasons — What Would’ve Happened Next
What To Know
- Leverage: Redemption has been canceled after three seasons.
- The show concluded without a cliffhanger, but the creators and cast had hoped to explore darker themes.
- Producers discussed bringing back recurring characters and deepening relationships, but some mysteries were intentionally left unresolved.
We may have seen the last of the bad guys who make the best good guys. Our favorite crew won’t be returning.
Leverage: Redemption has ended after three seasons. TV Insider has learned that Amazon MGM Studios is not renewing the series. The news comes nearly eight months after Season 3 premiered and six months after its finale on Prime Video (after the first two were released on Amazon Freevee).
Leverage: Redemption was a sequel series that premiered in 2021. It followed the five-season run of Leverage on TNT, from 2008 to 2012, and included most of the original cast. Gina Bellman (grifter Sophie Devereaux), Christian Kane (hitter Eliot Spencer), and Beth Riesgraf (thief Parker) all returned as series regulars. Aldis Hodge (hacker Alec Hardison) was a special guest star. Timothy Hutton‘s mastermind, Nate Ford, was killed off-screen prior to the events of the revival. Noah Wyle (fixer Harry Wilson) and Aleyse Shannon (maker Breanna Casey) joined the crew in the new series. We’ll have to wait to see if there’s any possibility of seeing the crew again, as we did with Leverage: Redemption.
Like the original series, Redemption saw the crew going after the rich and powerful who take what they want, providing … Leverage. It was produced by Electric Entertainment, with executive producers Dean Devlin, Marc Roskin, Rachel Olschan-Wilson, John Rogers, and Chris Downey.
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Rather than have a season-long villain, there was a season-long theme for Season 3. The finale saw Parker seemingly going rogue, running a job by herself, and leaving the crew to wonder how far she would go — would she really kill a mark? Instead, she set him up for a potential path to redemption. As a presentation she put together showed, she knows that the main reason to do what they do, how they do it, is it’s their way. The good news is it didn’t end on a cliffhanger, but there is still so much left to explore with the crew.
When TV Insider spoke with showrunner John Rogers (who wrote the finale) and executive producer Marc Roskin (who directed it) at the end of the third season, there weren’t any firm plans for what a fourth could look like.
“We have to keep making the show because bad things keep happening. When we came back for the reboot, we were like, well, we’re going to get stories. And then all the horrible stories just rained out of the sky, and they do every year. I think if you had a fourth season, you would see a lot more about the sort of AI tech — the environmental damage that industrial AI does. I always research just in case about these small towns that have these giant bitcoin and AI factories built in them and the sound and the noise and the power draws destroying these people’s lives,” Rogers said.
“We’ll talk a lot about power. I think we can only drift more and more into the same direction we’re going this year, which is just because something’s legal doesn’t make it good and something’s illegal doesn’t make it bad,” he continued. “That’s a system the world puts on things, and we have to treat people like people on an individual basis and not rely on the structures that we believe are there to protect us. It’s not full-blown 17th-century anarchism, but it’s getting there.”
When it came to returning characters, Roskin wanted to continue to bring back Drew Powell, whose Hurley started out as a mark on the original series and then became part of Leverage International in the revival. Rogers named Maggie (Kari Matchett) and Sterling (Mark Sheppard) “because I would love to explore how their relationship with Sophie changed after Nate’s death over that or even how they — we established Maggie and Sophie had become friends by the end of the first show, but probably friends to the level which made Nate uncomfortable. They’ve stayed friends, and it would be interesting to see if we get Maggie back.”
Rogers was hesitant about ever introducing Nana, who fostered Hardison and Breanna. I don’t think there’s an actor that we can actually cast that will ever be as awesome as Nana — Hardison’s Nana, Parker’s Nana by this point, and Eliot’s Nana, whether he admits it or not — is,” he explained. (Shannon, however, told us she wanted to see Whoopi Goldberg in the role.)
Looking ahead, Gina Bellman and Christian Kane had both thought the show would’ve had to get a bit darker.
“I think next season, we would have to go find some darkness again. I think we’ve always gone light, shade, light, shade, and we’ve always handled that really well. And this is definitely a very nice, bright, shiny, light season that people would get a lot of pleasure from,” Bellman explained.
Added Kane, “It’s the Jekyll and Hyde thing. If there was a Jekyll and Hyde with [Eliot and Sophie] where we both flip back to some of the other stuff, then there’s no redemption, almost gets kind of erased. You know what I mean? Because it’s like, we’re coming after you now. You hurt us in a way that no one has, and so now the gloves are back off. You took us to a point where, ‘Alright, let’s just do some good for some people. Let’s be good. We’re all this.’ But then if you take that away from us and the gloves come off and we started getting bare knuckle, that would be a fun season.”
Riesgraf wanted to explore more of Parker’s backstory and continue to lean into the international aspect that the revival had opened up. “Keeping the comedy and the character stuff we love so much and the action stuff with all that mixed in just makes it look like a really cool global experience,” she said.
We do know one thing the show would “never” have revealed, according to John Rogers: the worst thing Eliot ever did when he was working for Damien Moreau (Goran Visnjic).
“It’s interesting because Christian has said, ‘I know what it is,’ and I said, ‘Don’t tell me. Whatever you’re going to have, whatever I’m going to have, whatever Chris Downey or Dean [Devlin] has in their head is all going to be different,’” Rogers told us. “‘It doesn’t matter. What you believe is the worst thing he’s ever did is what will give you the performance.’”
He continued, “There’s a line that a lot of people found shattering in the second season in the finale where he says, ‘I appreciate the opportunity to be useful. And that’s just a guy who’s like, ‘Look, I’ll never see the promised land.’ This is the tragedy of the show. There’s no greater hero than a man who believes he will never see the promised land and spends his entire life trying to get other people there. And that’s Eliot. It’s funny, he’s much harsher on Eliot than I am. I’m like, ‘He could be redeemed,’ and both of those guys are like, ‘No, he’s going to hell.’”
Will you miss Leverage: Redemption? What would you have liked to have seen explored before it ended? Let us know in the comments section below.
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J
Love love love Leverage. I rewatch all the seasons - both original and Redemption. Always my go-to when the world gets too dark, which has been a lot this past year. I love the payoff at the end of each episode - good wins out and we need more of that now. So disappointed that it's been cut - any reason why? PLEASE let someone else pick up this show. So many good characters and the writers have been excellent with character development. Would have been interesting to see Parker and Hardison become parents - to see how they raise a child. 🙂 And Eliot needs to find love - wish the US Marshal would come back to him.
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S
OMG Jen, I suffer with my mental health and on a bad episode can watch from season 1 straight the way through.
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D
Very disappointed that Leverage Redemption was cancelled. The stories always had a way to entertain and lift the spirit. They also cancelled Almost Paradise. Pretty soon there will be no good shows to watch.
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L
I agree
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M
Leverage Redemption is currently one of the best shows around- finding out about its cancellation is devastating. Somone else has GOT to pick it up #letsgostealaseason4
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R
I am so disappointed to see that it's been canceled. Amazon should make a movie and tie up the loose ends But unfortunately I doubt there will ever happen.Another reason to cancel prime.
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J
It was a wonderful show with a great cast, telling stories that were meaningful, educational and fun. What a shame to lose it!
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C
Devastated to say the least. I love both the Redemption series-stellar writing and fabulous acting. Come on Amazon.
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K
I really enjoyed it. Not as good as the original, but it was a nice familiar cast. Not everything has to be serious and dark, I'll miss this show.
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W
this is the problem with streaming services. The one good thing about legacy television is giving shows the opportunity to grow. Building characters and story lines doesn't happen in one season. I'm an old fart and miss the days when shows had 13 episodes a season and given the chance to have more than one season or even three. The beauty of what Dean Devlin and Electric Entertainment built with this show is the ability for an audience to love "bad" guys. The whole redemption concept was brilliant. I will miss this show ver much.
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F
If Pushing Daisies can come back potentially after this many years we deserve #letsgostealaseason4 https://c.org/HrVcXB5Lz6 or at least a spinoff centering around another team similar to what Leverage's sister show The Librarians did with The Librarians: The Next Chapter. And in this political climate more than ever.
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K
Gutted to say the least. I've been a Kaniac for less than a year but Eliot was an amazing character!!!
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A
I am seriously pissed!!!! A great show is cancelled. I re-watch Leverage and Leverage: Redemption at least once a year. It would be great if another network would pick it up and continue on with this amazing show!!!!!!!!
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G
This is awful....I swear!! Original is one of my all time fave shows and loved Redemption...
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H
I really hope someone else picks it up for another season, PLEASE
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A
Love the original and loved redemption. Sad to see it's ending AGAIN. NEED to revive this and dump all the idiotic reality TV.
Save LEVERAGE!!!!
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J
What a shame. It was an excellent show! It was nice seeing the good guys take the corrupt, bad guys down. Shame on Amazon MGM.
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B
Someone needs to organize a campaign to get the show back. Sorry folks that’s not me,but hopefully., Someone out there will try😳
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M
This makes me so sad. Eliot and his dad was my fav epie. I wish some other company picks it up. I love the Nola of it all. Leverage and Redemption are my anxiety shows I watch. I know every line.
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L
This is completely depressing. I hope Dean Devlin can resurrect the reboot on TNT or even online. Screw Amazon.
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M
just sick about this!!! just NOOOOOOO!! We need our gang back together again!
we need MORE of this not less.. so disappointed..
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L
I would love to see the Marshall and Elliott get back together or Elliott and Tara. I think Elliott deserves to be in a serious relationship, and I would love to see Sophie and Harry get together. Elliott can be nicer and happier, but when it's time to do his worst let it rip. And the mastermind needs to be in a couple of episodes there's a lot of security guys need to be put to sleep while the team goes to work. I love this show the old and the new, I re-watchevery episode every night Please bring it back.
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K
Disappointed
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B
Just bring the damn show back. I'm so tired of the shows I love being cancelled before their time. And then replaced by stupid garbage. Leverage:Redpemtion may be predictable at A and Z, but it's the B to Y that made it make sense. I'm sorry for being so angry, but it always happens. The regular cast is like the 1st run for me. It took me some time to deal with and to get used to being without Nate. Sort of like Sophie!!! Just bring it back, PERIOD!!! 🤬
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B
I would have loved to have seen Hardison propose to Parker and them get married and saying their I do's in the middle of pulling a job. Would have also like to have heard "Hello Sophie" from Sterling in a softer way than he ever gave Nate.
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J
Disappointing.... 🥺
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B
Leverage is the best show on tv! Sorry to see it go. I hope someone can find a way to bring it back. So sad.
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K
Well, damn. I was hoping for another season. I love Leverage. Leverage: International. Yeah, that sounds like a good show title.
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K
Just learned. This is such a bummer. It's really a fantasy show with many HEAs, but Leverage / Leverage Redemption talked about so many real, current issues and evils in the world. Knowing a TV show was willing and able to tackle these topics has been so encouraging over the years. As in "oh good, we're not all crazy - other people recognize that the world is crazy and will talk about it." Thanks for reporting this. Ugh.
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K
I love Leverage! I'm so sad. I rewatch both the original and Redemption!
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P
Loved Leverage Redemption! Why are they taking off great shows and putting lousy reality shows on?
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J
Oh no, I'm crushed 🙁 This last season was the best yet, I was really looking forward to seeing what they'd do next.
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S
I'm so sad not to be able to see any more shows. I'm 75 and looked forward to always, mystery , romance,intrigue where the good guys always win. There's murder but nothing graphic and at my age it beats most things on TV.
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S
I truly will miss new episodes of Leverage Redemption as I feel they still could bring in a bit more of someone harming Sophie's new love interest Jack and exploring if she reveals her true identity to him (if they ended the series completely with season 4), as well as seeing what direction Harry ends up in (if he finds an appropriate ending with someone plus how the lawyer he turned into a crusader turns out), then Elliot, and his Dad ended well but he has always questioned how he could have a relationship where someone could understand.....Hardison and Parker, it would of been nice to bring them and Breanna with Nana , plus they left open Breanna with will she do on the college end n relationship end. Astrid and Sophie they left well and Parker now getting along with Astrid worked as a tie up scenerio. They did Tara justice with her mention of family.
I watch the Leverage channel all the time no matter what episodes of whichever is playing(original or Redemption) but I would like to see at least 1 more season, personally*.
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T
It makes me sick to see it go!!!
With some of the stupidity shows that are not entertaining and are almost disgusting to watch. It is getting so there are only a few shows on anymore that really keep us middle aged and older age persons really care to watch.
This Old Lady with morals!
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S
As our country seems to go back in time to when there was no equality and the divide between rich and everyone else grows wider, there are so many stories Leverage Redemption could tell. I have loved the series and still watch.
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M
This is my favorite show. All things Leverage My go to daily. Jeez things that are good don't last, doesn't make sense. Maybe another will pick it up.
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T
Very disappointed that Leverage Redemption is canceled. It's a great show. My grandkids also loved it.
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M
If it wasn't on so many paying platforms the number of people watching it would go up. People have to wait a year to watch it for free.
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J
So sad there are going to be no more seasons of Leverage; Redemption. I turn on the Leverage channel every time I need a comfort show. Which is a lot. #letsgostealseason4
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L
Should have NEVER gotten rid of Timothy Hutton. He helped make the show what it was. Leverage was never the same without him. So I'm not surprised the show didn't last very long after he was gone.
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C
Such a great show. They always cancel anything worth watching. Keeping the mindless garbage.
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G
I think that it stinks that there are going to be no more Leverage Redemption!!!!! It was one of the best shows on. I have watched both Leverages many many times!!!
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N
Bring Leverage Redemption back. It's an excellent show.
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P
I loved this series and it sucks every time a good show comes out it is cancelled so quickly. I know so many people that watched leverage redemption. I wish someone else would pick it up. It's better than so many other shows. Uggg
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S
I think it would’ve been brilliant if they had the courage to have the redemption crew meet with this crew from scorpion and deal with a diabolical situation that threatens all of mankind
I’m just saying
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R
Leverage has got to come back. It will always come back.
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C
Please can someone, anyone, put Leverage Redemption up. I need to see Sophie and Parker like I need to pay my bills.
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M
Would like to see maria back with eliot and a semi regular
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K
My heart is broken! The world needs a show like this - as proof there are really good-bad guys working in the shadows to dismantle the deeds of really bad-bad guys. And am I the only one who thinks this is the most talented and under-appreciated cast in Hollywood history? Most actors get praise for playing one character. This amazing cast collectively has played HUNDREDS of characters, accents and languages - many times in the same episode! Which is why I can binge-watch from Leverage S1 to Leverage Redemption S3 over and over again. And I’m willing to wait another 5 years to start watching again when someone finally figures out the Leverage faithful don’t go away easily.
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J
Very disappointed that the show is cancelled.
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D
I loved Leverage and thought it was entertaining, well written with great acting. I am a fan of Timmothy Hutton. I knew why he did not return (I just thought in this country you are innocent until proven guilty). Even think Redemption was one of the best shows available and based on that should not be canceled. The ensemble is one of the best. Bring it back and do some advertising to keep it
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B
Don’t want to lose this show. It’s a happy distraction to what is going on in this country. Reading the comments here, Whoopie as Nana would be awesome. I would love to see the backstories on everyone. I would like to see Sterling having to call them for help. The same with the Marshall.
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R
This was a great show. I watched both leverage and leverage redemption 3 times, all episodes! It’s a mistake to not have a season 4!
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D
A Great show, engaging and on some levels relatable characters. Overall theme is 'redemption' and 'accountability' something that today's world needs more of. It may be television theatrics but it brings to mind deeper thoughts and perspectives on real life problems. Love all the characters, this show underscores so many relevant topics and it is family friendly. Wish that the powers that be recognize this and allow more from this captivating and entertaining 'crew'.
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S
going to miss Beth like crazy!...
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D
This is really getting old. They take off the good shows and put on crappy shows that one no want to see.
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C
My favorite steal line was “Let’s Go Steal a Parker”!
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C
I actually thought it would have been fun if Sterling got together with Maggie! Remember…she told Nate she always had a thing for him.
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J
I love leverage redemption, the look forward to the next season. I very disappointed that the show has been canceled
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M
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M
Maybe they shouldn’t have got greedy and put it on a pay station. Not everyone can afford to pay more. I watched this show from Day one but as a 75 year old can’t afford another bill no matter how much I loved it
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A
Need the season 4. Please!!
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G
They always cancel the good shows and keep the stupid ones. Leverage was great I just get frustrated. Prime keeps nothing long
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K
I loved both the original and redemption. I can't believe it was canceled. There was so much more to explore with the show and people to follow up with. I am devastated and hope Dean and the group will find a way to continue the show somehow.
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T
John Ham yes new character 3 seasons reoccurring. Storyline who gets the girl
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D
The last episode of Leverage was a real downer. The part that made Leverage work was lost in the transition. I tried to watch it, but it didn't work.
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S
Redemption was a shell of the original. They made it hokey like the Librarians. Shocked it lasted 3 seasons.
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