Hannah Waddingham says she has no update on Ride or Die after Prime Video cancellation
Hannah Waddingham told Entertainment Tonight she doesn't know whether Ride or Die will find a new home after Prime Video cancelled it after one season, and said she is happy with the work. Paramount Television Studios is reportedly seeking a new buyer.
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Centre · 2Hannah Waddingham has publicly responded to Prime Video's cancellation of the action-comedy Ride or Die after one season. Screen RantN “Ride or Die was canceled after one season.” Read at Screen Rant ↗ ColliderN “Waddingham has now finally weighed in on it.” Read at Collider ↗ Centre · 1Asked by Entertainment Tonight whether there was any update on the show finding a new home, Waddingham replied, "I don't know. I have no idea. I'm happy with what I did on it, to be honest." Screen RantN “I don't know. I have no idea. I'm happy with what I did on it, to be honest.” Read at Screen Rant ↗ Centre · 2Waddingham said the role involved doing 85% to 90% of their own stunts, which would make "a girl a little tired", but that they were very happy with the project. Screen RantN “It was doing 85%, 90% of your own stunts. It's gonna make a girl a little tired.” Read at Screen Rant ↗ ColliderN “She also mentioned that she was doing 85% to 90% of her own stunts” Read at Collider ↗
Centre · 1Screen Rant also reports that Waddingham wore a dress from the show to the interview, saying they designed it themselves and wanted to reuse it: "the show's gone, the dress remains." Screen RantN “I thought the show's gone, the dress remains.” Read at Screen Rant ↗ Centre · 2The series stars Waddingham as international assassin Judith Burton, who goes on the run with her best friend Debbie Claybourne (Octavia Spencer); Tessa Coates created it and Matt Miller was showrunner. Screen RantN “The series was created by Tessa Coates, with Matt Miller serving as the showrunner.” Read at Screen Rant ↗ ColliderN “an international assassin who goes on the run with her best friend after a hit goes wrong” Read at Collider ↗ Centre · 2Both outlets say the show was Prime Video's number one series globally for three consecutive weeks and scored 96% from critics and 84% from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes. Screen RantN “the streamer's number one show globally for three consecutive weeks and receiving a 96% critics' score and 84% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes” Read at Screen Rant ↗ ColliderN “It was the #1 show on Prime Video's global charts for three straight weeks” Read at Collider ↗
Centre · 1Screen Rant adds that it was Prime Video's most-watched new scripted series in the U.S. released between July 30, 2025 and July 29, 2026, and that in its first two days it outperformed Elle, Off Campus and Every Year After, according to Deadline. Screen RantN “In its first two days, Ride or Die even outperformed Elle, Off Campus, and Every Year After, according to Deadline.” Read at Screen Rant ↗ Centre · 2Prime Video has given no official reason for the cancellation, which was first announced in September; Screen Rant notes the streamer is prioritising young adult shows, several of which were renewed for second seasons. Screen RantN “while an official reason has not been given by Prime Video, it comes as the streamer prioritizes young adult shows” Read at Screen Rant ↗ ColliderN “its cancellation was first announced back in September” Read at Collider ↗ Centre · 1Collider cites another, unnamed report suggesting the show's target audience, middle-aged women, is less valuable to Amazon because many already subscribe to Prime for shopping; this explanation is unconfirmed. ColliderN “A lot of middle-aged women already have Amazon Prime for shopping, so a show aimed at them doesn't bring in many new subscribers.” Read at Collider ↗
Centre · 2Paramount Television Studios is reportedly looking for a new buyer to continue the series, though Screen Rant says there is no guarantee another platform will pick it up. Screen RantN “Paramount Television Studios is reportedly looking for a new buyer to continue the series.” Read at Screen Rant ↗ ColliderN “Paramount Television Studios is reportedly shopping around for a new buyer to continue it.” Read at Collider ↗ Centre · 2The finale resolves the season's main conflict but leaves threads open, including Judith and Debbie's planned fresh start and the continued threat from the assassin organisation led by The Director (Bill Nighy). Screen RantN “The finale does set up a couple of directions for the story to go next” Read at Screen Rant ↗ ColliderN “the final cliffhanger reveals that they are still surrounded by professional killers” Read at Collider ↗
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Centre2 outlets
- Framing
- Both entertainment outlets treat Waddingham's remarks as a follow-up to a surprising cancellation of a well-reviewed, highly watched show, and note the possibility of a new home via Paramount Television Studios.
- Emphasis
- Strong ratings and reviews against the cancellation; Waddingham's stunt work; unresolved plot threads; speculation about Prime Video's reasons.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Neither adds comment from Prime Video or Paramount; Collider's audience-demographic explanation rests on an unnamed report.
- Charged language
- “Shocking”“Breaks Silence”“axes”
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“The positive reviews and high viewership made the cancellation surprising” — Screen Rant
“Prime Video is quickly becoming the new Netflix, at least when it comes to canceling beloved shows one after another.” — Collider
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What every side reports
- Prime Video cancelled Ride or Die after one season.
- The show was number one on Prime Video globally for three weeks and scored 96% critics and 84% audience on Rotten Tomatoes.
- Waddingham said they did 85-90% of their own stunts and are happy with the project.
- Paramount Television Studios is reportedly seeking a new buyer.
- No official reason for the cancellation has been given.
Where accounts differ
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Why Ride or Die was cancelled
- Centre
- Neither outlet has an official reason. Screen Rant points to Prime Video prioritising young adult shows; Collider cites an unnamed report that its audience is less valuable to Amazon.
Hannah Waddingham person
Says they have no idea about the show's future, is happy with the work and proud of doing most of their own stunts.
“I'm happy with what I did on it, to be honest.” — Screen Rant
Prime Video organisation
Cancelled the series after one season without giving a clear reason, per both outlets.
“Amazon never gave a clear reason for canceling Ride or Die” — Collider
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Centre2 articles
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Hannah Waddingham Breaks Silence On Prime Video Action Series Cancellation
Sympathetic Reports Waddingham's Entertainment Tonight comments with detail on the show's performance, finale and renewals of other Prime Video series.
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‘Ted Lasso’ Star Officially Addresses Prime Video’s Shocking 1-Season Cancellation
Critical Casts the cancellation as part of a Prime Video pattern of dropping beloved shows, and relays an unnamed report on audience demographics.
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- 13 Oct 23:47 First Screen RantN Hannah Waddingham Breaks Silence On Prime Video Action Series Cancellation
- 16 Oct 12:01 +60h 14m ColliderN ‘Ted Lasso’ Star Officially Addresses Prime Video’s Shocking 1-Season Cancellation
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