NBC has officially closed the case on The Hunting Party. The network let the cast options expire this week, confirming that the crime drama will not return for a third season. The decision comes just over a month after NBC announced the show's cancellation in early June, and now there's no turning back.
The series, which premiered in early 2025, had a tough start. It debuted with a rare 0% score from critics on Rotten Tomatoes, but managed to win over audiences enough to earn a Season 2 renewal. The show's audience-driven Popcornmeter score sat at a solid 80%, and fans seemed to connect with the high-stakes premise. However, viewership dropped significantly in the second season, leading NBC to pull the plug.
NBC had until this week to reverse course and extend the cast options, but the network doubled down on its original decision. By not picking up the options, the studio has effectively ensured that The Hunting Party will never return—no revival, no spin-off, no second chances.
The show's ensemble cast included Melissa Roxburgh as Rebecca Henderson, Patrick Sabongui as Jacob Hassani, Josh McKenzie as Shane Florence, Sara Garcia as Jennifer Morales, Kari Matchett as Colonel Eve Lazarus, and Luke Gorbes as Jonathan Peck. The series followed a former FBI profiler leading an elite task force to recapture serial killers who escaped from a secret underground prison after a catastrophic explosion.
While The Hunting Party is done, NBC remains a powerhouse in network TV. The network's One Chicago franchise—Chicago Fire, Chicago Med, and Chicago P.D.—are all returning this October, and the Law & Order universe continues to expand. For fans of canceled shows, there's always hope that a streaming platform might pick up the slack, but in this case, Peacock is simply the home for the two existing seasons.
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Both seasons of The Hunting Party are available to stream on Peacock. Stay tuned to ShowtimeSpot for more updates on NBC's lineup and all your favorite shows.
