‘The Hunting Party’ Canceled by NBC After 2 Seasons, May Seek a New Home
Will we get all the answers we need about The Pit (not that one)? Sadly, it looks like that might remain a mystery. For now.
The Hunting Party‘s second season ended with plenty of unanswered questions and major revelations that suggested the mystery of The Pit was far from over. Unfortunately, NBC has since canceled the Melissa Roxburgh-led drama, bringing the story to an end after two seasons (as per Deadline).
However, there may still be a small glimmer of hope. According to the publication, Universal Television is expected to shop the series to other networks and streamers. While nothing is confirmed, the series could still find a new home.
The Hunting Party follows a secret government team that’s tasked with tracking down serial killers who escaped from a prison (The Pit) no one knew about — because the world thought those murderers were dead. But that’s just one part of this program.
Read on for everything we know so far about another season of the Melissa Roxburgh-led drama to find out if it will be back for a third season with even more chilling killers, stellar guest stars, and the answers fans have been craving.
Is The Hunting Party renewed for Season 3?
No. On June 2, it was announced that NBC opted to cancel The Hunting Party after two seasons.
However, even though NBC canceled the series, there’s still a chance it could continue elsewhere. According to Deadline, Universal Television, the studio behind The Hunting Party, is expected to pitch the show to other networks and streaming services. Netflix, which already streams the series in the U.S., could be a likely option.
What’s The Hunting Party about?
The NBC drama is described as “a high-concept crime procedural about a small team of investigators led by former FBI profiler Rebecca “Bex” Henderson (Melissa Roxburgh). They’ve been assembled to track down and capture the most dangerous killers the world has ever seen, all of whom have just escaped from The Pit, a top-secret government prison that’s not supposed to exist. But as Bex races to catch these killers before it’s too late, she’ll discover that the one thing more twisted than the dangerous fugitives she’s chasing is the prison itself that they just escaped from…because The Pit wasn’t just a prison.” Each episode sees the team tracking down one of those killers, some of whom have evolved as a result of their “treatments” inside The Pit.
Who’s in The Hunting Party cast?
The Hunting Party stars Melissa Roxburgh as Rebecca “Bex” Henderson, Patrick Sabongui as Jacob Hassani, Josh McKenzie as Shane Florence, and Sara Garcia as Jennifer Morales.
How did The Hunting Party Season 2 end?
Should the series continue, Bex is now in charge of the unit tracking down the serial killers who escaped from The Pit. There’s more, too. In the Season 2 finale, Philip Beaumont, who had been part of it, revealed that The Pit was also creating serial killers, meaning it’s a long list.
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I’m really hoping that The Hunting Party is renewed. There’s lots of drama every week and the show has great actors in the series regulars and also in the guest stars. I don’t think there’s another show quite like this one on tv. Also we have plenty of game shows and reality tv shows. Please NBC renew The Hunting Party for a third Season
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We're older than the 18 - 49 age group and we like the action and stories of The Hunting Party.. It would be a shame to start a series and not allow your followers to watch a proper ending to the storyline you got us hooked on. A 3rd season is a must in our point of view,
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Love the Hunting Party. Stars and the show are more interesting than a lot of the ones out there
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Please renew this show it's a great show and the cast is great. Plus they want to come back for another season. I'm not in the 18-49 group but i watch every week and I love it!!!!
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I love the show plus the actors are great I hope they don't cancel it tv is so boring with all the reality crap that nobody cares about get great TV back like this show thats worth watching
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Great show and hope we get season 3.
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Absolutely love this show! I keep losing my favs! So tired of being left hanging! Please have season 3!
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Love this show binge watching it no matter how hard here in the UK, maybe if they advertised it more and show the show more love like we do we would get more people watching it, we need season 3 at least to show us what happens to shane and bex
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I really enjoy the hunting party. I will be thrilled to see it renewed for season 3. It is a great show with an amazing cast. Thank you
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I'm not in the 18-49 age group either. I'm 65 and absolutely love the show. Every week a new escapee and the backstory behind the Pit is getting better and better. I hope they find a new home for it 🙏🏻
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Hope it is renewed
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Please renew Hunting Party! We really enjoy this show & love the actors!
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I really hope they find a new home or if NBC reconsiders. Great!! Show.
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This show better get renewed! Great cast and great plot!
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Bring it back great show
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I love this show. I don’t want them to cancel this show because it’s such a good series.
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It’s one of the best shows on television! Great writing and great acting! What a shame! Let’s boycott NBC!
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Please renew! This a great series and look forward to it every week. It will be ridiculous if they don’t renew it! It’s so much better like someone said than this real reality crap that’s out there.
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M
I loved the show! I just got finished watching both seasons, this show is awesome. Please someone pick it back up. I'm not in the 18-49 I'm quite a bit older and loved it!! Absolutely one of the best shows I've watched!!!! PLEASE PLEASE PLEEEEEASE SOMEONE PICK OT BACK UP!!!!!!
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I’m hoping it is renewed. It is very good television. Good acting, great stories and guest stars are very good.
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the hunting party will not be seen in it's place we may bring you kid teen friendly family programmings instead
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NBC knew that it was gonna cancel "The Hunting Party" why leave the cast and fans of the show hanging like that, hopefully they can find and new home for the show
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Come on stop playing around! This is a great show! Plus, the last several shows was not seen due to some kind of payment amout with Xfinity/Comcast! Maybe we all should start watching cable stations or listen to the radio more!!
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Love the show. Was hoping and wishing it would come back on. Bring it back.!!!!
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Hoping this show gets saved for another season. It has a unique concept and the team's chemistry was actually comforting to watch, despite being a show about catching killers.
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Great another good show to be replaced by reality crap.
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i enjoyed season 1 and just the first half of season 2 the killers are getting to be more gruesome, the only reason why I watch the last seven episodes in season two is because of Melissa Roxburgh. I think she's very attractive and if it wasn't for her, I wouldn't have watched the last seven episodes.
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I cant believe it ended like that and that there wont be a season 3 !!! There's so much more to come . I want to see what happens. Please do season 3 .
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I absolutely love this series! 🥰 I have watched the first season on Netflix multiple times and second series was recorded on my tv and I’ve watched it twice. Really need to bring it back. Hopefully Netflix can help.
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Cancelled?!?! Of course, another GOOD one bites the dust. Bring Hunting Party back!
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Please bring Back The Hunting Party!!! Great show
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Love the show and I hoping for season 3, and maybe a surprise return of Odell
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Love the show its the best one on TV. IT pulls you in and you never were it's going .I need more of the show please renew (somebody please and keep the cast that's on it.
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super bummed its cancled and really hope it finds a new home
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Please please please renew!!! We need answers 🙏 😭
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Praying that it gets picked up!!! Absolutely love this show!!!
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Just finished watching season 1 & 2 and definitely hope there is a season 3 coming!! This is the best show we have watched in a long time. The actors are amazing—regular stars and guest stars! Come on networks, someone please pick this up. There is so much that could be done with this one!!
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I was so bummed when I saw they canceled please bring it back!
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This is nuts!! The viewership numbers on netflix are high!! SOMEONE should pick this up!! And when they do let's hope they don't go messing with the cast or storyline!! This program has something no other show on TV has and it has a loyal audience. I guess they want to make more room for brain rot like scrubs. Brilliant Minds is another that was different and really good that their axing....what is wrong with NBC right now???
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Please please someone pick up season 3. All good shows are replaced by reality n I'm tired of watching that . All good shows are leaving the air. I'm gonna quit watching TV if all that's on is reality shows.
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Best option is NETFLIX saves the show and brings it back for one final season.
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Let me guess
Nbc want s to replace it with Scabble primetime all stars
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Well..I don't know what's going on w/NBC. I loved the network, but I'm starting to wonder if they've now surrendered to the pressures of this "administration". I thought they were better than this. I hope this show will go to Peacock or HBO (especially Peacock) since I already watch my NBC shows there anyways!! This show is definity worth saving. Come on guys!!!
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Not accurate. There are actually 3 seasons available
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