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Flanagan Finishes Canceled 'Midnight Club' Story
18 Oct
Summary
- A canceled Netflix series received its full story via a Tumblr post.
- The show blended genres and ended on a cliffhanger, confusing viewers.
- It holds a world record for most scripted jump scares in one episode.
Mike Flanagan has provided closure for fans of "The Midnight Club," a Netflix series he co-created with Leah Fong. Despite positive critical reception, the show was canceled by Netflix after its first season. The series, based on Christopher Pike's novel, centered on eight terminally ill teenagers at Brightcliffe Hospice who share ghost stories.
"The Midnight Club" achieved a Guinness World Record for the most scripted jump scares in a single episode. Its narrative blended multiple genres, including sci-fi and noir, contributing to a confusing reception among audiences, who gave it a lower score than critics. An abrupt cliffhanger ending further compounded viewer dissatisfaction.
In December 2022, Flanagan shared the complete story for the show's intended second season on Tumblr. This detailed post offered fans the resolution they desired, revealing how the characters' legacy would continue through shared tales, fulfilling a promise he made to fans if the show wasn't renewed. This move offered rare closure for a canceled project.
