Without a doubt, “30 Coins” has become one of the most-watched Spanish series of the last two decades. While it may not have reached the heights of “Money Heist,” this mystery horror show has gained a solid fanbase around the world.
Father Vergara, an exorcist and former convict, lives in the small Spanish town of Pedraza, trying to leave his troubled past behind. When paranormal events begin occurring in the village, he teams up with the local mayor, Paco, and the town veterinarian, Elena, to unravel a mystery seemingly tied to a coin he possesses.
This plotline and its development have captured Max’s audience enough to sustain the production for two seasons. Nevertheless, its creator announced that the entertainment company canceled the title just a few hours ago. Here, all the details.
Why did Max cancel ’30 Coins’?
Alex de la Iglesia, the director of “30 Coins,” announced on his X account that his show did not get renewed by Max. In his statement, he expressed disappointment, noting that the series was conceived as a trilogy from the start.
So, how could Max cancel it when a deal for three parts was signed from the beginning? The truth is, while Netflix and Prime Video enjoy the immense success of “Bridgerton” and “Maxton Hall” respectively, Max may have noticed that its focus isn’t attracting as many viewers as it should. Consequently, it might have decided to end the contracts of those creators whose content is not trendy enough.
Additionally, streaming data services like FlixPatrol have noted that horror series are not performing well. Although they always gain a solid viewership, these productions are not for everyone. They are occasional successes, like “The Haunting of Hill House” and “American Horror Story.”
What is the future of ’30 Coins’?
Not all news is bad for fans of “30 Coins”! In the same tweet, Alex de la Iglesia stated that he is determined to keep the series going, no matter the cost. He emphasized that this is the project of his life and that he would put his heart and soul into continuing it.
Furthermore, he mentioned that the last episodes of the third season are already written. Thus, it’s only a matter of finding another streaming platform to give the show a new home.
If we had to bet where “30 Coins” might end up, we would confidently say Netflix could be its new home. Many of De la Iglesia’s productions are hosted there, and he is currently working on a dramatic thriller mini-series called “1992” for the platform.