Syfy Cancells Two Seasons' "Reginald the Vampire"
After two seasons, Syfy has decided to stop running its horror comedy series "Reginald The Vampire," disappointing fans. The news follows the network's choice to relocate "Resident Alien" to its sister network, USA, so drastically reducing original written programming for Syfy.
Reginald the Vampire Cancellation Effects Scripted Programming Syfy
The cancellation of "Reginald The Vampire" damages Syfy's planned slate of original material, so further reducing its range. Starring Jacob Batalon from "Spider-Man: No Way Home," the show offered a distinctive mix of comedy and horror by tracking the trip of a young man turned vampire. Syfy's change in approach has led to this choice even if the show is quite popular among its viewers.
Chucky Season 4 Renewal Still Under Review
Although "Reginald the Vampire" is no more, the fate of another well-liked Syfy series, "Chucky," is yet unknown. Though its third season ends successfully, the renewal of "Chucky" for a fourth season rests in jeopardy. Given Syfy's shared ownership with USA Network, though, should Syfy choose not to proceed with the series, "Chucky" might find a new home on USA.
Still Syfy Original Among Cancellation
After "Reginald the Vampire" was canceled, the remaining Syfy originals consist of "Chucky" season 4, the Canadian co-production "SurrealEstate," and the forthcoming second season of "The Ark," scheduled for July 17 premiere. Based on the comic book of the same name, the network also lately revealed a new horror drama series called "Revival," which tells a terrifying story of the dead rising from their graves in Wisconsin.
Syfy's Prospect in Written Programming
Though the cancellation of "Reginald the Vampire" would suggest a change in Syfy's emphasis away from scripted programming, the network's dedication to genre-based content is clear from its ongoing support of "Chucky," "SurrealEstate," "The Ark," and the just announced "Revival." Time will tell whether Syfy will stick to scripted programming going forward, but its present emphasis on genre-based content points to ongoing investigation of the fantastical and the exciting.
Whish Chucky is?
Created by Don Mancini, the genius behind the venerable "Child's Play" series, "Chucky" is a horror-comedy television show. Acting as a continuation of the movie series, the show follows fourteen-year-old Jake Wheeler, who finds a Good Guy doll for his Halloween art project, three weeks following the events of "Cult of Chucky." He doesn't know, but the doll is possessed by the murderous spirit of Charles Lee Ray, sometimes known as Chucky. While Chucky starts a reign of terror over the town, Jake and his buddies set out on a horrific mission to stop his spree.
