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Fans of "Da Vinci's Demons" were definitely disappointed when it was announced that the Starz series is going to be cancelled after season 3. Many were surprised with the network producers' decision given that the show has received rave reviews and amassed quite a huge following.
In an interview with Deadline, Starz CEO Chris Albrecht explained that the network decided to focus their resources on "Black Sails," explaining that the show targeted similar audience. He added that another show "Ash vs. the Evil Dead" also exhibited greater potential compared to "Da Vinci's Demons." Albrecht added that although he was a fan of the show, it may be time to move on to other endeavors.
The publication reported that the decision to cancel the series came after the entire season 3 has finished filming. The cast and producers were definitely surprised by the announcement and had not planned to end the series with just three seasons. Albrecht, however, promised viewers that they will get a "very satisfying conclusion." He pointed out that if they were to delay the cancellation, it would only affect the plot and the series would have needed more episodes.
Tom Riley, who plays Leoanardo Da Vinci, in the series, revealed that he was excited when he found out that "Da Vinci's Demons" would have a new showrunner in John Shiban come season 3. In his website, he shared that the coming episodes will be "bolder" and will definitely surprise the audience. The actor added that Shiban's experience in "Breaking Bad" inspired the actors to be better in their craft.
