Batwoman showrunner for The CW Caroline Dries has announced on Twitter that the DC superhero show will not be returning for a new season.
In a tweet, Dries wrote: “Just received the sad news that #Batwoman will not see an S4. I’m disappointed but filled with gratitude.” Dries added that it was an honor to make 51 episodes and thanked the show’s producers, cast, crew and fans.
Just got the sad news that #Batwoman will see no S4. I am stunned, but full of gratitude. What an honor to do 51 episodes. So many inspiring, brilliant people have contributed to this series. Thank you to the producers, cast and crew. Thank you fans! We love you. ❤️
— Caroline Dries (@carolinedries) April 29, 2022
Batwoman premiered in 2019 as part of The CW’s DC Universe of TV shows. The series originally starred Ruby Rose as Kate Kane, Bruce Wayne’s cousin, who herself wears a hood to fight crime.
After the first season, Rose announced she was leaving the show, with both Rose and the CW citing different reasons for the split. The original plan was to recast Rose’s character, but that changed and instead Batwoman’s title was inherited by a new character, Ryan Wilder, played by Javicia Leslie.
Leslie played Wilder’s Batwoman for two seasons, the last of which premiered on October 13, 2021. It would end up being the final season for the character.
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No reason was given as to why The CW Batwoman canceled, but the news follows reports that CW owners Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Global are trying to sell the network. Despite the report, The CW is still exploring new DC shows, including Gotham Knights, while others like The Flash are being renewed for a ninth season.
Matt TM Kim is the news editor of IGN. you can reach him @lawoftd.