Netflix cancels Idris Elba series Turn Up Charlie after one season
The comedy series about a struggling DJ will not be returning for a second outing
Idris Elba's Netflix series Turn Up Charlie has been cancelled after just one season, the streaming giant has confirmed.
The eight-episode comedy, which starred Elba as a struggling DJ who lands a job as a nanny for his famous friends, debuted on the platform last March - but has not done enough to secure a second season.
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A Netflix statement read, "Turn Up Charlie will not return for a second season.
"We’re especially grateful to star and executive producer Idris Elba, who turned his passion for DJing into a witty, heart-warming comedy series.
"We’re also thankful to executive producers Gary Reich and Tristram Shapeero and co-executive producers Martin Joyce and Ana Garanito, along with the dedicated cast and crew, for bringing this story to life on Netflix.
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It continued, "we look forward to continuing our relationship with Idris on future projects.”
The series which also starred Piper Perabo, JJ Feild and Frankie Hervey and was co-created by Elba and Gary Reich, received mixed review upon its release last year.
Turn Up Charlie season 1 is currently available to watch on Netflix. Looking for your next lockdown watch? Check out our round-up of best Netflix TV series.
