It was recently announced that there would be no Anne With an E season 4, and the third installment will be the final one for the series. Canadian broadcaster CBC and Netflix decided not to continue the program with its fourth season. The final installment will premiere on January 3, 2020, on Netflix, while the series finale aired on Sunday, Nov. 24, on CBC.
The news was confirmed by series creator and executive producer Moira Walley-Beckett via Instagram. She wrote that she wished things could be different, but they've already have reached the end of the red Green Gables road. The post confirmed that Anne With an E season 4 is not happening.
CBC and Netflix also said in a joint statement that they're thrilled to bring the story of Anne with an E to the viewers around the world, and thanked producers Walley-Beckett and Miranda de Pencier, as well as the cast and crew. They also hoped fans would love the final season as it brings a "satisfying conclusion to Anne's journey."
However, some fans were disappointed with the cancelation of Anne with an E season 4, considering that the series is appealing to viewers of all ages. The reason for cancelation hasn't been disclosed, but CarterMatt noted Netflix usually ends a series after its third or fourth season. However, CBC has shown its willingness to keep the show for a long time.
But then, the decision to cancel Anne with an E season 4 may have been a collaborative one. Thus, CBC and Netflix both decided to conclude the series after three seasons formally. Also, series that are usually produced and run by multiple countries are complicated, and this might be one of the factors as to why the program has been canceled.
Following the cancelation announcement of Anne with an E season 4, many fans took to social media to express their disappointment. In fact, the hashtag #renewannewithane made round on Twitter, with loyal viewers asking CBC and Netflix to continue until the fourth season. But although the show is ending, Walley-Beckett teased the possibility of Anne with an E finale future film.
Anne with an E is based on the 1908 novel Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery. The series follows Anne, an outsider who fights for her love, acceptance, and place in the world. Throughout its run, the series also tackled other relevant issues, including prejudice, bullying, individual powers, as well as the struggles of LGBTQ people and women.
