1899 will not get a second season on Netflix. The news was confirmed by series co-creator Baran bo Odar through a statement shared on his official Instagram. The letter to fans was also signed by Odar’s partner and series co-creator Jantje Freise.
“It is with a heavy heart that we must inform you that ‘1899’ will not be renewed,” Odar wrote. “We would have loved to have completed this incredible journey with a second and third season, like we did with ‘Dark.’ But sometimes things don’t go the way you planned. So life is.”
“We know this will disappoint millions of fans out there. But we want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for being a part of this wonderful adventure,” the statement continued. “We love you. Never forget.”
Netflix wasn’t immediately available for comment.
“1899,” which follows a group of immigrants aboard a ship who are confronted with a series of mysterious events, debuted on streamer #2 on November 17, 2022, just behind “The Crown” season 5. Gathered over the course of four days “1899” about 79.27 million hours of viewership.
The series served as a sequel to Adar and Friese’s previous series Dark, a landmark international breakthrough for Netflix, which debuted in 2017. With a beloved three-season run, Friese and Odar inked an overall deal with Netflix – the first of its kind for the streamer’s European presence. “1899” was the first project to emerge from this agreement.