Curious as to why The Royals was canceled? Created by Mark Schwahn, the drama series follows the royal family as they mourn the loss of the heir to the throne. They continue to face new challenges with each sibling trying to take on new responsibilities. Meanwhile, the queen battles to maintain her grip on power. With Season 4 having concluded in 2018, many have anticipated another installment.
However, it’s not going to happen, and here’s why.
Why was The Royals canceled after Season 4?
The Royals were canceled after Season 4. The creator, Mark Schwahn, was fired from the show due to a series of sexual assault allegations. Furthermore, these allegations were made by cast and crew members from The Royals, as well as his previous drama, One Tree Hill.
A representative of E! released a statement to Variety, confirming the cancellation of the show and extending thanks to the cast and production partners. The statement read, “E! will not be moving forward with another season of ‘The Royals,’ which launched in 2015 as the network’s first original scripted series. Over four seasons, ‘The Royals’ took viewers behind the palace gates on a scandalous journey filled with twists and turns. We are grateful to the cast and our producing partners at Lionsgate and Universal Cable Productions.”
A few months before Season 4’s premiere, Lionsgate TV producers revealed that Schwahn had been fired in a statement. “We have concluded our investigation, and Mark will not be returning to The Royals. The fourth season of the show has already completed production and will air as scheduled on E! in the spring,” the statement read. (via The Hollywood Reporter)
Moreover, ahead of Schwahn’s removal, 25 The Royals cast and crew members signed and released a statement. They accused him of “repeated unwanted sexual harassment of multiple female members of the cast and crew.” (via Variety)
The allegations intensified after his firing from The Royals, as cast and crew from his former drama series, One Tree Hill, released a letter echoing similar claims.