Close enough closes shop: HBO Max has canceled the animated comedy after a three-season runour sister site reports Deadline.
Created by Regular showby JG Quintel, Close enough centered on Josh and Emily, a married couple with a young daughter who share a cramped LA apartment with their divorced best friends Alex and Bridgette. Quintel, Gabrielle Walsh, Jason Mantzoukas, Kimiko Glenn, Jessica DiCicco, Danielle Brooks and James Adomian led the cast.
“After three great seasons, Close enough is coming to an end,” HBO Max said in a statement. “We are so proud of the series and grateful to creator JG Quintel and our partners at Cartoon Network Studios, who made this show an instant fan favorite on HBO Max.”
Quintel also tweeted the news: “It’s true, Close enough ends after 3 seasons. I feel lucky to have worked on this project with so many talented people. Thank you to everyone who helped bring it to life, and to everyone who watched it!”
Close enough was originally developed at TBS, eventually landing at HBO Max and debuting there in July 2020. It returned for a second season last year, with Season 3 premiering in April. The cancellation caps the series at a total of 24 episodes. HBO Max also recently dropped the ax on the sci-fi comedy made for love and futuristic drama Raised by wolves.
TVLine’s streaming scorecard has been updated to reflect the news. will you miss Close enough? Hit the comments and share your thoughts on the cancellation.