Pearl Thusi Talks about the cancelation of the series, “I’ve Made Peace With “Queen Sono” Not Being Renewed”

It’s been 2 years since Netflix’s initial African original series Queen Sono was canned, however the show continues to receive reviews from legion folks across the globe.

The series’ lead role player Pearl Thusi, has taken to social media to open up concerning its cancelation. This follows when viewers still offer the series a thumbs up when look binge-watching it.

While Pearl has accepted that her show can ne’er be revived, she is grateful that individuals fancy it such a lot. “It’s wild that I’ve ne’er seen all this superb feedback on #QueenSono from everywhere the world… I’ve created peace with it not being revived however reading this conjointly created American state quite unhappy. however I’m thus happy we have a tendency to pleased such a big amount of folks worldwide,” Pearl Thusi tweeted.

It’s wild that I’ve never seen all this amazing feedback on #QueenSono from all over the world… I’ve made peace with it not being renewed but reading this also made me quite sad. But I’m so happy we entertained so many people worldwide. 🤍🙏🏽

— Pearl Thusi (@PearlThusi) November 22, 2022

Here is how Tweeps reacted to Pearl’s tweet.

Wait so It wasn't renewed? Mina bengithi you guys couldn't film coz of covid and stuff? And you guys literally left us hanging. We all wanna know how the story ends, it's not complete yet.😭 #QueenSono

— AVORY💋 (@AvorySkye) November 23, 2022

Don't worry bigger things are coming. You will star in a Hollywood movie soon just give it a few months and you'll hear some news from your agent

— Tyler SYD🇫🇷 (@TylerSydSA) November 22, 2022

@NetflixSA where is Queen Sono season 2? What's the hold up? This gracious amazing powerhouse has politely brought me to you so I can ask, what a gwan?? When the ting comin? https://t.co/w5Ky42IMgE

— Black Butterfly (@HerGraciousBud) November 23, 2022

Queen Sono got canned in late 2020 due to production challenges that arose due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “We’ve made the difficult decision not to move forward with season 2 of Queen Sono. We are incredibly proud of the Diprente team for sharing their audacious vision and bringing it to life with Netlflix. A huge thank you to our fans across the world for the love shared for our first African Original series. Netflix is also grateful to the amazing efforts shown by the cast and crew for their stellar efforts in creating this show for our members around the world. We’ll continue to work closely with South Africa’s creative industry to keep producing more compelling ‘Made-in-South Africa’ stories.” said a Netflix Spokesperson.

Pearl paid tribute to the cast and crew of the show for their amazing work. “It’s so incredible that we as a team got a lifetime opportunity to make history together as there will never be another ‘first’ African Netflix Original Series. I’m proud of the work we did, but everything happens for a reason. I am excited about what the future holds.” said Pearl.

Even though Queen Sono got canceled, the actress revealed she still received her paycheck. Pearl said: “When they said Queen Sono is cancelled, I moped for like three days but we got together, had the conversation we needed to have and they gave me my cancellation fee.”