HBO Max has canceled the origin story of Batman's butler and aide, Alfred Pennyworth. The show ran for three seasons with the final episode airing on the platform last November 24.
Pennyworth's cancelation is hardly surprising given the massive restructuring of DC projects that includes the cancelation of several shows, including Doom Patrol and Titans. Besides, Peter Safran and James Gunn who head the new-look DC Studios unveiled their slate of five films and five television series for the DC Universe a few days ago.
Given the fact that there was no mention of Pennyworth, it was a foregone conclusion that the show would soon be yanked off the air.
Speaking on Pennyworth's cancelation, an HBO spokesperson stated, "While HBO Max is not moving forward with another season of 'Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler,' we are very thankful to creator Bruno Heller and executive producers Matthew Patnick, Danny Cannon and John Stephens, along with Warner Bros. Television, for their brilliant, unique, gripping depiction of the origin of Alfred Pennyworth, one of the most iconic characters in the Batman world. An incredible blend of action, drama and humor, for three seasons, 'Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler' has taken fans on a mind-bending ride into Alfred's eccentric world and the beginnings of cutting-edge super heroes and super villains."
