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Fans were deeply disheartened afterHeelsseason 3 was canceled by Starz Network. However, Netflix acquiring both seasons 1 and 2 ofHeelsbecame a ray of hope for both the fans and the show’s creators.
The show chronicles the story of twin brothers who are pro-wrestlers. It stars big television personalities likeArrow‘s Stephen Amell,Vikingsstar Alexander Ludwig, singer Alison Luff, andIn Plain Sightactor Mary McCormack among others.
HeelsSeason 3’s Fate Remains Blurry Despite Netflix’s Move
HeelsSeason 1 hit our screens for the first time in 2021. It chronicled the story of the Spade brothers – Jack and Ace portrayed byStephen AmellandAlexander Ludwig, who are working to keep their father’s independent wrestling promotion afloat after his death.Vikingsstar Alexander Ludwig famouslylabeled his experience of filmingHeelsas “painful.”
Seasons 1 and 2 had a lot going for it. Besides the intriguing and heartfelt storyline, the drama show also featured cameos from some real-life WWE legends like CM Punk and his wife, as well as former WWE star AJ Lee.
Moreover, season 2 also left many plot points incomplete as a means of setting up season 3. Hence, Starz’s cancellation of it could not be more surprising. OnRotten Tomatoes, the show has earned an impressive 93% critics rating and a 94% audience score. However, Netflix acquired seasons 1 and 2 ofHeelsin April 2024, which renewed fans’ hopes for getting a season 3. But, the show is still in its early days on the streaming platform.
Although Netflix hasn’t renewed the show for a new season so far, the option still lies on the table. IfHeelsseasons 1 and 2 perform well on the streaming platform, fans may be able to seeArrowstar Stephen Amell reprise his wrestling role. The Canadian actor has also been cast for the lead role in theupcoming spin-off showSuits L.A.
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Additionally, Netflix’s latest move coupled with its early 2024 deal with WWE has further raised hopes forHeelsseason 3. As per the whopping $5 billiondeal, the WWE’sflagship weekly programRawwill begin streaming exclusively on the streaming platform starting January 2025. Additionally, as a part of the agreement, Netflix will also stream WWE shows and specials likeSmackDownandNXT,along with live events likeWrestleMania, SummerSlam,andRoyal Rumble for territories outside the US.Heelsseason 3 would certainly pair well with WWE’sRaw.
Another thing raising hopes forHeelsseason 3 is WrestleMania 40’s roaring success.
WrestleMania 40 Made Crazy Viewership Numbers
WWE’s biggest event of the year – WrestleMania 40 was a resounding success. The company revealed in apress releasethat the event had broken WWE’s all-time gate record by 78%. For the unversed, a gate record is the sum of money collected at a sporting venue from the sale of tickets.
The show which took place on April 6 and 7, hosted 145,298 fans from all 50 states of the US as well as from 64 other countries. WrestleMania 40 also became the most socially viewed event of all time with 660 million views across two nights.
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WWE’s merchandise sales also increased by 20% as compared to WrestleMania 39. The event which was led by Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson also featured many pro-wrestlers like Cody Rhodes, and Roman Reigns as well as a surprise appearance by The Undertaker.
HeelsSeason 1 and 2 are streaming on Netflix.
Disha Kandpal
Content Lead
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With four years of experience as an entertainment journalist, Disha Kandpal has written over 5000 articles for websites like HITC, Reality TitBit, The Focus, Celebrity Tidbit, Republic World, and more. When she isn’t chasing after the latest entertainment news, Disha can be found at the theatre, getting hyped over the latest superhero/action release or laying in her bed watching Star Wars.
