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“Heels” with Stephen Amell: Will Netflix renew the series for a third season?

“Heels” with Stephen Amell: Will Netflix renew the series for a third season?

We’re always on the lookout for a gripping sports drama, and Netflix recognizes that. “Heels,” the beloved professional wrestling series that captivated Starz audiences in 2021, Now coming to the #1 streaming platformset to become one of the most-watched titles of September.

Set in the small town of Duffy, Georgia, the series follows brothers Jack And Ace of Spades as they battle it out inside and outside the wrestling ring. Jack, the driving force behind local promotion, the Duffy Wrestling League, takes on the role of the “heel” or villainwhile Ace embodies the heroic face of the league.

As personal conflicts, family dynamics, and the pressures of keeping the wrestling industry afloat intensify, the lines between their in-ring personas and their real lives begin to blur. Season 2 ends on a major cliffhanger, leaving everyone wondering: will there be a sequel?

Everything About the Future of ‘Heels’ on Netflix

“Heels” builds a complex scenarioepisode by episode, culminating in a major cliffhanger at the end of the second season that leaves viewers wanting more. While it seemed likely that the series would continue, in a surprising turn of events, Starz canceled the series in September 2023stopping any further development.

Mike O'Malley and Kelli Berglund in

Mike O’Malley and Kelli Berglund in “Heels.”

According to The Wrap, despite decent viewing figures, The title failed to capture a large enough audience to justify its continuation. However, it developed a passionate fan base, many of whom have expressed disappointment since its cancellation.

From that point on, fans have been asking another streaming platform to pick up the series. Now that Netflix has acquired the rights, their hopes are rekindled. Although this acquisition suggests a possible continuation of the operation, it is important not to get too carried away.

The entertainment company holds its products to high performance standards, and even staying in the top spots for several weeks might not be enough. As seen with the cancellation of “Dead Boy Detectives,” even a successful series does not guarantee the survival of the series if certain criteria are not met.

That said, the “Heels” cast remains optimistic that the story can continue. Kelli Berglundwho plays Crystal Tyler, shared her excitement in an interview with TV Insider:

“I can truly say that I speak for everyone when I say we would all be in it. I saw a lot of the cast members the other night, and we all said we would do whatever it took. We would rearrange schedules, we would work it out somehow because It was a really special show. We are all very proud of it.”

She added: “There is so much that has not been said. I see all the tweets and Instagram comments that say, “It can’t end like this.” I respond that if it were up to me, it wouldn’t end like this. Yeah, we would love to come back and do Season 3, Season 4, and Season 5.

While the fate of “Heels” remains uncertain, There is still a glimmer of hope that Netflix can bring the story of the Spade brothers back to life. Only time will tell if the production gets the renewal that fans and actors are hoping for.