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Prime Video Cancels Faith-Based Drama “It’s Not Like That” After One Season
7/8/2026, 4:09:46 AM
Cancellation of “It’s Not Like That”
Prime Video announced that the faith-based series “It’s Not Like That” will not receive a second season, ending the show less than two months after its global release.
Background & Collaboration
The drama was produced through Prime Video’s partnership with Wonder Project, the studio behind “House of David.” Both series launch first on Wonder Project’s Prime Video add-on channel before a wider release. “It’s Not Like That” premiered on the add-on on January 25, 2026, and entered Prime Video’s main catalog on May 15, 2026. In contrast, “House of David” secured a third season after its second season aired on the add-on in November and on Prime Video in March.
Cast, Creators, and Production
The series stars Scott Foley as Malcolm, a widowed pastor, and Erinn Hayes as Lori, a newly divorced mother. Supporting actors include J.R. Ramirez, Caleb Baumann, Cary Christopher, Leven Miranda, Liv Lindell, and Cassidy Paul. Showrunners Ian Deitchman and Kristin Robinson (both “Parenthood” alumni) worked with Garrett Lerner. Executive producers include Jon Erwin, Justin Rosenblatt, Jon Gunn (Wonder Project), Foley, Brad Silberling, and Alex Goldstone (42 & Anonymous Content, Kingdom Story Company). Amazon MGM Studios produced the series; Peter Friedlander, Head of Global TV, has a longstanding relationship with Wonder Project CEO Kelly Merryman Hoogstraten from their Netflix tenure.
Data & Statistics
The series holds a perfect 100 % rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Prime Video’s weekly Top 10 rankings placed “It’s Not Like That” at No. 9 globally on June 3, 2026, and it consistently appeared in the U.S. Daily Top 10, most recently at No. 5. The finale ended with Malcolm’s imagined confession to Lori, a plot point left unresolved.
Official Statements & Responses
Neither Amazon Prime Video nor Wonder Project released a public explanation for the cancellation, leaving the decision’s rationale undisclosed.
Criticism & Opposition
Industry observers called the cancellation “somewhat surprising,” citing the series’ flawless critical score and solid Top 10 performance as indicators of success.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Prime Video does not disclose precise viewership numbers, so the series’ commercial performance cannot be fully assessed despite its Top 10 placements.
Verbatim Quotes
- “EXCLUSIVE: It’s Not Like That‘s Rotten Tomatoes score will stay at a perfect 100%, and the series’ leads Malcolm (Scott Foley) and Lori (Erinn Hayes) will remain star-crossed lovers.” — Deadline, Entertainment News
- “The cancellation of It’s Not Like That is somewhat surprising.” — Deadline, Entertainment News
- “Malcolm saved his confession for another time — which now will never come.” — Deadline, Entertainment News
What’s Next
Wonder Project’s partnership with Prime Video persists, as shown by “House of David” receiving a third season in the near future.
