‘God Friended Me’ Cast Reacts to Surprising & Sad Cancellation
God Friended Me‘s days of friend suggestions are numbered, and the cast made sure to acknowledge how important the show has been to fans as they said goodbye.
Brandon Micheal Hall addressed the cancellation, which was “completely out of our control,” in a live Instagram Q&A. After swallowing the “hard pill,” he spent time reflecting on the two years. He expressed his gratitude for the show and the people he worked with, as well as the fans’ reception of his character and series’ premise, following “a black atheist finding his way … through spirituality.”
Violett Beane shared a series of photos of the cast and crew on set alongside her farewells. Noting her “sadness,” the actress confirmed the news that the series will be ending.
“I’ve been so humbled by all of the messages I’ve received from all of you throughout these last two years, about how much these stories have impacted your lives and helped you through some tough times,” she wrote alongside her messages of gratitude to the cast, crew, and creators. “That’s all any of us could’ve hoped for and I’m glad we were able to give you that for the two years that we did.”
Meanwhile, Javicia Leslie posted a video thanking the fans and every person who worked on the show. “I wanted to come on here to talk to you guys personally just to say thank you. To sit in front of the TV and watch our show on Sunday night with your family, with your friends, to support such a beautiful message that’s all about just seeing people for who they are,” she said. “Even though we’re coming to our end, I really pray that it has done something for you all to then influence you all.”
Leslie also acknowledged the importance of her character’s storyline this season; Ali was diagnosed with breast cancer. “It’s just been such an honor to play this character, this woman who is fighting a battle that so many women are fighting and to be able to be a part of that message and to tell that story and to further that story and to show more exposure to that story,” she says. “I have read all of your messages about your own fight and your own battles with cancer and to know that Ali was at all a support or a comfort in knowing that you’re not alone, it was such an honor.”
The CBS drama is signing off after two seasons with a two-hour finale on April 26. “The creative team behind the show has one last ‘friend suggestion’ in mind, as well as an ending we hope brings a satisfying conclusion to Miles’ journey in search of the God Account,” CBS and Warner Bros. Television’s statement teased. Will that include revealing the person behind the God Account?
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I am very upset and disappointed that CBS has cancelled another great show !!!!! I just don’t understand why God Friended Me has been cancelled when the show has great fans, great viewership and is still very popular ????
Do you not want to have great shows on your network anymore CBS ???
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Idon no why my husband and I look forward to watch that show on sundynight those are good show
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My son(13 yrs old) and I have enjoyed this show!!! We have had great conversations about this show and GOD being in our lives. Such a bad decision by CBS! Hopefully, a better network will pick it up!!
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Come on ABC pick it up. Time for a break from all your comedies.
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Why do they take off the wholesome shows and leave the garbage shows on. Don’t the ratings mean anything? Sorry to this show go, I will miss it very much.
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I enjoyed the show and had hoped that it would be renewed! Bad call on this one CBS!
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God Friended Me needs to be back for more seasons. It shows compassion and empathy for others which is sorely needed in these times we are living in.
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Another great disappointment! God Friended Me, a good clean, decent, non- violent show being cancelled.
What is wrong with you CBS!!
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The show had a lot of fans as evidenced by its strong ratings. A shame it wasn't renewed.
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We are going to missed the show "God Friended Me".
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It seems to me that CBS wants to eliminate their better network shows to entice viewers to watch CBS all access shows, that is a pay service. Personally, I am boycotting CBS and their advertising sponsors. I hope the viewing public will do likewise.
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I am so mad at CBS,why do you keep junk on and cancel the good shows? Are you that so against the word GOD? Hes what this country needs more of, and every Sunday that was the one show I looked forward to watching more than anything. Thank GOD I dont watch much on CBS, cause now it will be even less.
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Love the show. Another feel good show cancelled. So sad.
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I guess CBS no longer is worth my time if they thought so little of a good clean non-violent show that they found it not good enough to continue.
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The God Friended Me TV show was absolutely so uplifting and should have been a show that went on for 5-10 years! Great acting and compelling story lines which TV needs. How CBS can take this show off the air is beyond me - one of the few I watch. In the spirit of the show, let’s hope some miracle, one way or another, gets this show back on the air. The crazy scheduling of this show on Sunday nights with football games running over was CBS’s biggest mistake .... reverse your decision!!! So many shows get piloted that are terrible and you get one that outstanding, then squash it - what kind of judgement is that?
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Why end season 2 as a teaser for Miles . The whole incentive for Miles was to finally see who was behind the God account, who lead him to this point right? I have a quote or saying ( Better to know than not to know) Because not know is torchure, I felt as a viewer, I did not get that answer. God Friended Me, its a Great Show. So I ask why leave it as a open ended question.
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God Friended Me! Was one of my top 1 one favorite shows! What happened! OMG, really! And you keep these stupid reality shows! And this heart felt show canceled! I don’t understand! SMH! Something god in the world!
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I wish that Netflix would pick up the show and allow it a chance to finish out with its third season. So many shows including this one deserve to have a true ending. Cliffhanger cancellations should be a crime.
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Loved that show. Provided my family with hope & encouragement especially during these difficult. Why when there is a show of positive ness must it be over?! Please reconsider
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Try watching nudity, and sex corrupted with violence!
That is why CBS cancelled a heart warming show with value!
Just watch everything with atheism and your on the great road!
Its up to people like us to speak out and let CBS & other networks realize That we want God Friended Me’ not the Bachelor. (I mean all networks)
I love any movie or series that I can watch with my family.
Im not talking Brady bunch, anything.
Try to explain to a 3 year old what Trojan is!
Can’t even watch commercials.
Never the less, leave the comments, maybe if enough of us speak up, good value shows will make a comeback.
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My husband and I are really disappointed this show has been cancelled! We look forward to every episode of God Friended Me. I hope there is a chance it gets picked up by another station or maybe Netflix!?
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IF the two-hour finale...DOES "reveal the person behind the God Account"...then it means a human being was sending ALL the "friend requests"...thus Miles and Cara could have continued their romantic relationship all along...without suffering any of their feared repercussions from God!!??!!
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As always, the good family show gets the ax. Hopefully this show was not cancelled because God was technically part of the cast. In that case, what ever happened to “In God we trust”? Wife and I really hate to see this show go and wish they would reconsider, not holding our breath.
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CBS made an impulsive, untimely and poor decision to cancel God Friended Me. It was such a refreshing, uniquely themed and very entertaining show that attracted such a wide audience due in part to it’s atypical story line in addition to it’s diverse, well cast characters. I only hope that another network or streaming service will have the acumen to see it’s potential and pick it up. We, the viewers, are tired of the stale, repetitive and mundane excuses of entertainment that CBS continues to fill with it’s nightly programming.
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Not surprised. So slow. Bad acting
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Unbelievable
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