Kevin Bacon took to social media to express his surprise that his recent horror comedy series, The Bondsman, was cancelled despite its excellent reception. The Amazon original starred Bacon as Hub Hollaran, a bounty hunter resurrected by the Devil to round up demons who escaped from Hell. The Bondsman season 1 hit Prime Video only a month ago on April 2, 2025, but Amazon has already decided not to move forward with a second season. Precisely why is unclear, and it seems that even Bacon is baffled by the decision.

Bacon took to Instagram yesterday, May 18, in response to the news that The Bondsman wasn't renewed for a second season. "You know, I just really loved walking in Hub Halloran's shoes and making that show with so many great, talented people," the actor said, itting that he isn't sure why Prime Video canceled the series. "I wish I had an explanation for you, but I honestly don't." Bacon wrapped up his message by thanking those who watched The Bondsman and left him kind comments about the series, ending with the statement, "I guess that's the way it goes." See Bacon's full video message below:

What Kevin Bacon's Comments Mean For The Bondsman's Cancellation

The Actor Was Hoping For A Renewal

From the outside looking in, Prime Video's Top 10 TV Shows list following its premiere, and it sits at #5 today. It's baffling that, so soon after The Bondsman's premiere, Prime Video would already decide to pull the plug. The fact that Bacon was unable to provide any clarification on the subject indicates that even he isn't privy to the details.

Had The Bondsman been a flop, Bacon would have been informed, and the cancellation wouldn't have been a surprise. However, the actor's social media response indicates that this was just as much a shocking disappointment to him as it was to everyone else. Bacon would likely have inquired with Amazon about The Bondsman's surprising fate before taking to his socials, but it appears this didn't turn up many shareable answers. In all, the fact that the Prime Video series star so openly itted that he doesn't know what happened with The Bondsman makes the situation all the more baffling.

Our Take On The Bondsman's Cancellation & Kevin Bacon's Comments

The Bondsman Season 2 Was Likely An Expensive Gamble

We can certainly conclude that The Bondsman wasn't cancelled due to poor ratings or the star's unwillingness to return. The overall viewership also doesn't seem to be the issue since The Bondsman remains one of Prime Video's top series. Still, in the grand scheme of cost and performance, Bacon's The Bondsman may have just been too risky to renew.

Like Bacon, we can only sit with our disappointment.

Amazon's data likely reflects that viewers gave up on the horror comedy series partway through. While The Bondsman did well compared to other Prime Video originals, it doesn't rank in the larger picture of streaming hits. Given the sort of high budget that The Bondsman's supernatural FVX would require, waning interest may make The Bondsman season 2 too much of a gamble. Of course, with Prime Video so reluctant to share more, this series' premature end may always remain a mystery. Like Bacon, we can only sit with our disappointment.