THE WRITER of a beloved thriller wrote an emotional message to fans informing them that it will not return for a second season.
Chapelwaite, which is available to stream on Paramount plus, is a spooky tale inspired by a Stephen King story.
The series follows the family of Captain Charles Boone as they move back to their ancestral home in Maine after their mum drowns at sea.
But Charles and his family quickly find themselves unwelcome in the local town, where suspicion and superstition follow them wherever they go.
Jason Filardi sadly took to X with the announcement that a second season of the show had been axed.
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He wrote: "I'm afraid Captain Boone's story ends on that beach of weathered, Maine sand. There will be no season 2. Thank you to all the Chapelwaite fans!"
Fans flocked to the comments to share how sad they were to hear the horror would not be coming back to screens.
One person lamented: "Well this SUCKS! I just rewatched it, and remembered how good it was and how much I loved the show. Was excited for the next season. What a giant bummer."
Another exclaimed: "BOOO !!!! That was 1 of only 2 shows I watched on EPIX/MGM Plus. I’ve been waiting for season 2 to come out this past October. It stinks that a show this good ends after 1 season."
A third shared: "Very disappointing. It was one of the best shows on TV and warranted a continued story line. We were all waiting for it. What happened?"
A devastated viewer wrote: "I’m soooo sad and disappointed about this one!!!!! I loved season 1 and was very excited for season 2."
Others praised the co-creator for what he had done with the show so far, saying: "Thank you and the rest of the stellar cast and crew so very much, for giving us a season 1 to always cherish and remember!"