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Aubrey Plaza Announces Amazon Cancels “Kevin” After One Season

6/22/2026

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Aubrey Plaza Cancels

Aubrey Plaza announced on June 21, 2026 that Amazon Prime Video cancelled the animated series Kevin after one season, thanked the cast, crew and fans on Instagram, lamented the decision, and said the co-created show about a pampered cat in a New York City shelter hopes to find a new home.
The voice cast includes Jason Schwartzman, Whoopi Goldberg, John Waters, Amy Sedaris, Aparna Nancherla, Gil Ozeri and Ben Rodgers.

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Aubrey Plaza Shops

Prime Video’s preference for proven hits leaves risky adult comedies like Kevin without a home.
Kevin was produced by Plaza’s Evil Hag Productions with Titmouse, Inc., allowing the team to shop the series to other services.
Co-showrunner Joe Wengert says the series’ uncompromising comedic voice could attract niche viewers on alternative platforms.
Plaza’s Instagram note cites a built-in cult following that could aid a future distribution deal.

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Aubrey Plaza Expecting

The actress announced she is expecting her first child.
She will star in “Animal Friends” (January 2027) and Michael B. Jordan’s “The Thomas Crown Affair” remake (March 2027) after headlining “The Accompanist,” which debuted at Tribeca in June 2026.
Kevin launched on Amazon Prime Video in April 2026, earning a 60% Rotten Tomatoes critic score from ten reviews and an 82% audience rating from under fifty votes.

History

Historical Context

Fox cancelled the cult sitcom Arrested Development after its third season in February 2006, ending a 53-episode run that had never found a large audience despite critical acclaim. Six years later, Netflix launched a 15-episode revival on May 26 2013, proving streaming could rescue niche shows. In June 2026, Amazon Prime Video similarly dropped the adult animated comedy Kevin, highlighting platforms’ reliance on immediate performance metrics.

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Aubrey Plaza Cancels

Aubrey Plaza announced on June 21, 2026 that Amazon Prime Video cancelled the animated series Kevin after one season, thanked the cast, crew and fans on Instagram, lamented the decision, and said the co-created show about a pampered cat in a New York City shelter hopes to find a new home.
The voice cast includes Jason Schwartzman, Whoopi Goldberg, John Waters, Amy Sedaris, Aparna Nancherla, Gil Ozeri and Ben Rodgers.

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