Lovecraft Country Image: HBOHBO stated in a statement to Deadline, that they aren't moving forward with Lovecraft Country 2.AdvertisementAlthough a strong viewership and loyal fans did not guarantee renewal, many believed there would be a second season. Misha Green, co-creator of WGNs Underground, was certain she had it in her bag. She has also expressed her vision for a second season. A second season would be in the same spirit as Matt Ruffs novel, but with more people of color being able to take back the genre storytelling space.Atticus Freeman (Johnathan Minors) is a childhood friend of Letitia (Jurnee Slomollet) and George (Courtney B. Vance). They travel from Chicago to the 1950s Jim Crow South, to search for Montrose (Michael K. Williams). Their rescue mission is marred with racist White America and creatures of other dimensions, which are straight out of an H.P. Lovecraft novel. Lovecraft novel.The streaming network ultimately decided not to continue with a second season.According to the network, we won't be continuing with Lovecraft Country 2. We are grateful to the talented cast and crew, as well as Misha Green who created this series. We are grateful to all the fans for being part of this series. Lovecraft country is a blend of horror, period fiction and science fiction with a Lovecraftian twist. This series is adapted and inspired by Matt Ruff's book of the same title.Although it is not clear why Lovecraft Country has been canceled, or if there will be another channel or service that will carry this series, this is the end of the line. Misha Green thanked fans for their engagement with the series on Twitter.AdvertisementFollow us on Instagram @io9dotcom for more information
