After a successful two-season run,UnPrisonedwill officially not be returning to Hulu for a third installment. The comedy-drama’s leading star,Kerry Washington, took to social media to break the tough news to fans. In her statement, Washington said that she was “crazy deeply grateful” for the opportunity that she and the others involved in the Hulu series were given to make the show in the first place. Giving a shout out to everyone who worked on the production, the actress called the cast and crew “brilliant and hardworking”, adding that they were nothing “but a JOY to work with!”
With the grateful train having left the station, the majority of the rest of the post was theScandalalum pouring thanks onto writers, directors, and even thenetworksthat brought the series to the small-screen. And of course, no thank you message in the entertainment industry would be complete without mentioning the fans, of which she did tenfold, writing, “And most importantly, we are grateful to YOU ALL - for watching, laughing, crying, yelling, dancing, eye-rolling, cheering (and all things between) along with us each episode.
Below her thank you note, Washington dropped a video that included some incredibly joyful behind-the-scenes moments of the cast and crew working onUnPrisoned. FromDelroy Lindo(Gone in 60 Seconds) toJohn Stamos(Full House), the gang’s all there having a great time together, sharing plenty of smiles, and getting down to work.
What Was ‘UnPrisoned’ About?
Easily considered to beone of the most groundbreaking showsin recent years,UnPrisonedfollowed Washington’s Paige Alexander. Having been bounced around to various homes throughout her younger life due to her father’s on again off again imprisonment, Paige took up a career as a therapist, specializing in work with couples and families. After nearly two decades behind bars,Paige’s father, Edwin (Lindo), comes back into her lifeand tries to make amends for being gone throughout her life. The series blended drama with comedy and focused on the idea of ex-felons meshing back into society when the stigma that comes with their title carries such a heavy judgment.
Filling out the ensemble ofUnPrisonedwas a call sheet that includedMarque Richardson(Dear White People),Faly Rakotohavana(Nightmare Cinema),Jee Young Han(Perry Mason),Tim Daly(Private Practice),Brenda Strong(Desperate Housewives) andEdwin Lee Gibson(The Bear).
you’re able to check out Washington’s farewell post above and watch all ofUnPrisonednow streaming on Hulu.
Unprisoned
Follows a therapist and single mom whose life is turned right-side-up when her dad gets out of prison and moves to her house to live with her and her teenage son.
