‘Exquisite’ Amazon Prime show cancelled after one series despite 85% Rotten Tomatoes score

Amazon Prime Video have cancelled the TV series Étoile in spite of its impressive 85% fresh critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes.

Helmed by Marvelous Mrs. Maisel creators Amy Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palladino, Étoile had initially been greenlit by the streaming service for two seasons.

Debuting in April this year, its story followed the directors of two rival ballet companies as they attempted to save their institutions from collapse.

In a last-ditch effort to save these world-renowned institutions, they hatch a plan to switch leading ladies, swapping their most talented stars in an ambitious gambit.

Starring Luke Kirby and Nymphomaniac star Charlotte Gainsbourg as the ballet companies’ directors, it was released to strong word of mouth and favourable reception from viewers.

However, that apparently hasn’t been enough to save Étoile, which has reportedly been axed after only one series.

Fans reacted to the news with dismay on social media, with many writing of their disappointment that another show had met its end so prematurely.

‘Amazon keeps cancelling the few shows on Prime I enjoy. Such shame for Etoile,’ wrote marsjfields.

‘Amazon Prime u are DEAD to me (My Lady Jane, Wheel of Time and now Etoile?????)’ said suvanias.

‘Étoile on Amazon Prime Video is reportedly being cancelled according to Deadline. Hard to believe this is not a stunt to attract more viewership. The show is phenomenal. Heartbroken if true. Loved the show,’ commented danpavacic.

Those reacting with disappointment are in sync with its positive Rotten Tomatoes score – having garnered an 85% ‘Fresh’ approval rating from critics on the review aggregator.

‘Étoile is one of the most perfect, and I don’t use that term lightly, pilots I’ve ever seen,’ wrote Neely Swanson of the Beverley Hills Courier.

‘As ravishing as it feels radical,’ said Joey Moser of The Contending.

Contributing a 76% score, audiences were just as full of praise, with the user Madison J describing it as a ‘fabulous show with exquisite talent, a great story line and gorgeous scenes.’

In April, creator Amy Sherman-Palladino weighed in on whether the second series would come to pass, telling Variety: ‘You’ll have to ask Amazon.’

‘It’s pending,’ agreed husband and co-creator Daniel.

Sadly, it looks as though that second series never will come to pass, unless Amazon, for some reason,n decide to pirouette on their decision to axe.

The ballet comedy-drama was the latest collaboration from Gilmore Girls duo Amy and Daniel, who subsequently worked together on The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.

Their most beloved hit ended in 2007 with a follow-up miniseries in 2016, but fans remain hopeful that the Gilmore girls might one day return.

Last year, star Lauren Graham reunited with screen mum Kelly Bishop, giving fresh hope that Friday night dinners might one day resume service.

Series creator Amy weighed in on the chances of another revival, telling Variety: ‘It would be delightful. We love the actors, we love the world, we love writing those characters. The time just has to be right. It’s alchemy.’

Series One of Étoile is streaming now on Amazon Prime Video.

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