AMC is playing relationship games with The Killing, after cancelling the series and reviving it for a third season, the network has opted to cancel the crime-drama once again.
“We have made the difficult decision not to move forward with a fourth season of The Killing," AMC said in a statement according to The Hollywood Reporter. "We want to thank our great partners at Fox Television Studios, creator Veena Sud, an extraordinary cast and the dedicated fans who watched."
Failed ratings are to blame once again for the networks decision to cut the series, which stars Mireille Enos, Joel Kinnaman and Billy Cambell.
As Deadline notes, the third season opened with 1.8 million viewers, and slowly dropped from then on. The series final brought in 1.5 million.
THR contributes the writer’s inability to please viewers by answering key questions as the reason for viewers’ opting to not return to watch the show. This season returned with a new case, Enos and Kinnaman returning as regulars along with Peter Sarsgaard.
The statement concludes, “While we would have loved to produce a fourth season for AMC, FTVS is immensely grateful to everyone involved with this moving series: our brilliant cast, led by Mireille Enos, Joel Kinnaman and season three's Peter Sarsgaard, our stellar executive producer, Veena Sud, a remarkable writing and producing team, and a tireless, dedicated crew. Most of all, FTVS thanks the terrific fans of The Killing, who communicated their appreciation for the show throughout its run."