Minx is rescued by Starz for Season 2… after HBO Max abruptly canceled the show

Exactly one month after HBO Max’s surprise move to cancel their new series Minx — months after they already issued a second-season renewal, the show has found a savior in Starz.

Both the first season and the unaired second season — which was in its final week of production before being abruptly canceled — were picked up by Starz via a network press release.

Set in 1970s Los Angeles and following a feminist’s journey to publishing the first adult magazine for women, the series was renewed by HBO Max in May before the abrupt reversal.

Savior: Exactly one month after HBO Max’s surprise move to cancel their new series Minx — months after they already issued a second-season renewal, the show has found a savior in Starz

Both Seasons: Both the first season and the unaired second season — which was in its final week of production before being abruptly canceled — were picked up by Starz via a network press release

“We have always felt that this show would be a perfect fit for our brand with our commitment to telling stories by, about and for women,” said Jeffrey Hirsch, President and CEO of STARZ.

“STARZ is proud to be the new home for this incredible show that has received well-deserved critical acclaim. We’re excited to welcome Ellen and the talented Minx team to the network, and can’t wait to bring their passionate fans to Season 2,” concluded Hirsch.

Series Creator and Showrunner Ellen Rapoport added, “I’m absolutely thrilled to be joining the STARZ family and having the opportunity to introduce Minx to a brand new audience. We have found the perfect home.”

Perfect Fit: “We have always felt that this show would be a perfect fit for our brand, with our commitment to narratives by, about and for women,” said Jeffrey Hirsch, President and CEO of STARZ

“Our writers, cast and crew have created something really special in Season 2 and I can’t wait for everyone to see it,” she added.

“We are so proud of our beloved ‘Minx’ and thrilled that he has a wonderful new home with STARZ,” added Executive Producer Paul Feig.

“Having viewers the chance to see Ellen and our cast’s amazing new second season, and to rewatch or discover season one for the first time makes us jump for joy and thank our lucky STARZ,” he added.

Special: “Our writers, cast and crew created something really special in Season 2 and I can’t wait for everyone to see it,” she added

The show follows Joyce (Ophelia Lovibond), a serious young feminist who teams up with a low-cost publisher (Jake Johnson) to create the first erotic magazine for women.

The cast also includes Idara Victor, Jessica Lowe, Lennon Parham, Michael Angarano and Oscar Montoya, with Elizabeth Perkins joining the cast for Season 2 as the recurring character Constance.

Paul Feig and Dan Magnante are executive producers for Feigco Entertainment, along with Ben Karlin and Rachel Lee Goldenberg, who also directed the pilot, while star Jake Johnson serves as co-executive producer.

Cast: The show follows Joyce (Ophelia Lovibond, center left), a serious young feminist who teams up with a low-cost publisher (Jake Johnson, far right) to create the first erotic magazine for women

The abrupt termination was just the latest cost-cutting move following Warner Bros. Discovery’s merger, which completed in April.

The studio canceled the $90 million Batgirl movie, which is already being filmed and slated for a 2022 release, as a tax write-off.

They also dropped Little Ellen from HBO Max, The Big D from TBS, and the second season of Chad, while also removing original shows like The Gordita Chronicles.

Termination: The abrupt termination was just the latest cost-cutting move following the Warner Bros. Discovery merger, which completed in April