Ahhh, Vinyl. You had so much promise. You had Martin Scorsese, Mick Jagger and a respected network that’s willing to let its shows take chances. Unfortunately that same network, HBO, has pulled the plug on Vinyl after just one season, despite the series being renewed for a second season back in February.
"After careful consideration, we have decided not to proceed with a second season of Vinyl," HBO said in a statement. "Obviously, this was not an easy decision. We have enormous respect for the creative team and cast for their hard work and passion on this project."
Just like that, rock and roll is dead. It’s a shame considering the potential Vinyl had, what with its intriguing premise, talented cast and excellent soundtrack (duh). Perhaps there were too many cocaine binges for the audience's taste, but, like, they obsessively watch gory violence and sex like it's their job every Sunday night on Game of Thrones.
Vinyl explored the colliding worlds of the 70s music industry in New York City and was led by Boardwalk Empire creator Terence Winter. The initial idea came from Scorsese and Jagger, who reportedly worked for over a decade to bring the series to life. Vinyl struggled to attract consistent viewership and didn’t particularly impress critics, but the show certainly could have had a future. Maybe HBO should try to make a series about the music streaming industry in 2016, instead.
