Fans of the cancelled series Warrior Nun have erected a billboard outside of Netflix's headquarters to try and save the show. Based on the comic character Warrior Nun Areala, Warrior Nun first premiered on Netflix in July 2020 to generally positive reviews. Featuring a strong female lead and queer romances, Warrior Nun found cult success with a very dedicated fanbase supporting the series. Despite that, however, Netflix cancelled the series after season 2. The decision has seen immense backlash, particularly due to the recent trend of female-led and LGBTQ+ shows being cancelled. Since then, Warrior Nun fans have been relentless in their efforts to save the series.In a post to Twitter from Sarah, it was revealed that a group of Warrior Nun fans had a billboard erected outside of Netflix's headquarters, reading "#SaveWarriorNun" in a large font.
Beneath the title, it reads, "Paid for by Sarah B. and Warrior Nun fans across the globe," along with a contact email. The billboard stands directly across from the Netflix building on the corner of Sunset Boulevard and North Van Ness Avenue in Los Angeles, and will remain for four weeks.
How Fans Could Still Save Warrior Nun
To date, the post has over one million views and has even caught the attention of some vital Warrior Nun crew members. Writer David Hayter posted a picture of himself in front of the billboard to Twitter, with the caption, "I went to see the billboard today. Right across from Netflix HQ. You are the best fans in the world." Warrior Nun creator Simon Barry responded to the billboard as well, saying, "Incredible!! I’m stunned and beyond impressed. You guys are next level!" If the effort has already received the attention of those who worked on the show, then it is likely Netflix has taken note of it as well.
The billboard is not the only way Warrior Nun fans are fighting to save the series, however. A Change.org petition to renew the series for season 3 was created in December, and as of this writing, the petition currently has nearly 110,000 signatures. Warrior Nun fans have also trended on Twitter several times, with the hashtag "#SaveWarriorNun", and the phrase "NETFLIX CORRECT YOUR MISTAKE." Netflix has been under fire for canceling many popular shows over 2022, including The Midnight Club and 1899, leading dedicated fans to ensure their voices are being heard.
Though Netflix has not responded to demands to renew Warrior Nun, it isn't impossible for fans to save the series. By continuing to speak out loudly and publicly, viewers could sway the streaming service to give them some closure. At the same time, they could convince another platform to take a chance. Some have suggested alternate places like Hulu could take over for season 3, similarly to the way networks and streaming services have revived beloved cancelled shows. Recently, titles like Manifest, Girls5Eva, and Minx have shifted their homes after untimely cancellations. There is a long history of fans saving cancelled series simply by being dedicated and persistent, and if the Warrior Nun trends and billboard are any indication, these viewers have no intention of slowing down anytime soon.
Source: Sarah/Twitter