The culinary-inspired period dramedy “Julia” has met its end at Max, as the streaming platform officially announces the cancellation of the show after two seasons. A Max spokesperson expressed gratitude for the creative team and cast, led by Sarah Lancashire, who brought the story of culinary icon Julia Child to life.
“We are so honored to have partnered with Chris Keyser, Daniel Goldfarb and their masterful creative team and dynamic cast, led by Sarah Lancashire, as they cooked up ‘Julia.’ Thanks to their beautiful work over two seasons of this heartful, sensual, and inspiring show, we can forever celebrate the incredible legacy of Julia Child,” stated the Max spokesperson.
Debuting in March 2022, “Julia” delved into the life of Julia Child, the groundbreaking chef and author credited with introducing French cuisine to American audiences through her cookbooks and the popular television show “The French Chef.” Sarah Lancashire portrayed the culinary maven in the series, alongside a notable cast that included David Hyde Pierce, Bebe Neuwirth, Brittany Bradford, Fran Kranz, Fiona Glascott, and Robert Joy.
Despite receiving acclaim from critics, the show struggled to find a broad audience. Both seasons maintained an impressive 96% critical approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The cancellation comes after Season 2, which launched in November 2023, continued the narrative of Julia Child navigating the complexities of her rising celebrity and the impact it had on her life, colleagues, and show.
Season 2’s official description highlighted Julia’s challenges with her newfound fame and the evolving dynamics within her team as they confront issues both personal and societal. Daniel Goldfarb, the creator of the series, served as an executive producer alongside Chris Keyser, who also assumed the role of showrunner. Additional executive producers included Erwin Stoff, Kimberly Carver, Charles McDougall, Donna Bloom, and Erica Lipez. Todd Schulkin contributed as a consulting producer on behalf of The Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy and the Culinary Arts. Lionsgate Television and 3 Arts were responsible for the production.
