‘The Bondsman’ Cancelled by Prime Video After Just One Season

In disappointing news for fans of supernatural dramas, The Bondsman has been cancelled after only one season on Prime Video. The Kevin Bacon-led series premiered on April 3 with an eight-episode season, but the streamer has decided not to move forward with a second installment.

The Bondsman cancellation comes as a surprise to some, given the star power and the backing of Blumhouse Television. Bacon starred as Hub Halloran, a tough-as-nails bounty hunter who is murdered on the job and mysteriously brought back to life. His new mission? To track down escaped demons and send them back to hell. Despite the intriguing premise, the show didn’t gain enough traction to secure a renewal.

Created by Grainger David with Arrow and Carnival Row alum Erik Oleson as showrunner, The Bondsman featured a notable supporting cast including Jolene Purdy, Beth Grant, Jennifer Nettles, Maxwell Jenkins, and Damon Herriman. Still, the ensemble and creative pedigree weren’t enough to prevent the Bondsman cancellation.

Prime Video has not shared specific reasons for why Bondsman was cancelled, but the decision highlights the cutthroat nature of the streaming world, where even ambitious genre series with well-known leads can struggle to find long-term success.

Although The Bondsman has been cancelled, fans can still stream the complete first season on Prime Video. For those drawn to dark fantasy, undead bounty hunters, and demon-chasing action, the show offers a standalone season worth exploring.

With Bondsman cancelled, it joins a growing list of high-concept series that burned brightly but briefly in today’s fast-paced content landscape.

Check out our review of The Bondsman here and leave a comment with your thoughts.