Hulu has canceled High Fidelity, starring Zoë Kravitz, after its first season. The series is a re-imagining of the 2000 John Cusack movie, as well as Nick Hornby’s 1995 novel of the same name. However, in the case of the TV show, it's told from a female perspective. Kravitz, whose mother, Lisa Bonet, played Marie in the original movie, plays Rob, a record store owner who revisits past relationships to get over her most dramatic breakup. The series was picked up two years ago and was originally envisioned for Disney+. However, High Fidelity’s adult-oriented content was ultimately deemed more appropriate for the Disney-owned Hulu.
According to THR, High Fidelity’s cast and crew were informed of the show’s cancellation Wednesday. Showrunners Veronica West and Sarah Kucserka had a season 2 plan for High Fidelity that would expand the show's universe. New love interests for Kravitz’s Rob would have been introduced and other characters like Cherise and Simon would have been further developed. It addition to Kravitz, High Fidelity’s cast includes David H. Holmes, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Kingsley Ben-Adir, and Jake Lacy.
While there’s always a chance of the show finding another home, that's still a relatively rare occurrence in the television industry. It’s unclear why exactly the show is being dropped. High Fidelity was critically acclaimed in its first season. Reviews praised it for being faithful to the original, its central performance, and invigorating exploration of music and popular culture. However, in this competitive TV age, it seems that wasn't enough for High Fidelity.
Source: THR