Hulu Cancels 'I Love You, America'
by EG
Sarah Silverman's uneven comedy-ish series got an Emmy nomination last fall, but it apparently isn't clicking with viewers. That's what it seems like, given that Hulu confirmed on Wednesday that it's pulling the plug on the series. Read on for details.
Hulu is cutting ties with I Love You, America With Sarah Silverman.
Silverman, the series' creator and host, made the announcement via her prolific Twitter feed Wednesday morning. The variety-talk series, a mix of monologue, interviews and field segments designed to unite a politically fragmented country, debuted in late 2017 and released 21 episodes as part of its bifurcated first season.
The news comes on the heels of rival Netflix canceling its recent string of late-night efforts from comics Michelle Wolf and Joel McHale. The moves have called into question the streaming community’s ability to crack the topical format, a challenge in part because viewers come as they please to episodes that are often designed to feel timely.
Though Hulu, like its competitors, has never revealed audience metrics for Silverman’s series, I Love You, America did earn a coveted Emmy nomination this past fall in the variety sketch category. In fact, it was the streamer's only comedy nod, noteworthy as it looks to push further into the comedy sphere. Still, the acknowledgement from TV Academy voters (and later the WGA) was not enough to save the show. (Hulu confirmed the cancellation but declined further comment.)
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