Unlike previous Damon Lindelof projects, Lost and The Leftovers, which were ongoing and showcased unresolved narratives, Watchmen was meant to be a closed story with a beginning, a middle, and an end. Now, we are getting a clear hint that HBO’s intriguing show will not come back to another season.
The premium network has reclassified the show from a drama series to a limited series, including for “any possible future installments.”
“We discussed with the producers and felt limited series was the most accurate representation of the show and any possible future installments,” said the official statement by the network. Lindelof has already said in the past that he will not be involved in any continuation of the show.
The decision to reclassify Watchmen also stems from the way HBO plans to enter Watchmen into the award season. Technically, it does not qualify as a drama series in its current form. This is by no means a confirmation that the show is never going to continue but as of right now, the question of whether Angela Abar (Regina King) can walk on water will stay open.
Watchmen premiered on HBO on October 20, 2019, and stars King alongside Don Johnson, Tim Blake Nelson, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Andrew Howard, and others.
