‘A Court of Thorns and Roses’ TV adaptation officially canceled at Hulu & 20th Television

Hulu and 20th Television have canceled the 'A Court of Thorns and Roses' series, initially developed by Ron Moore.

Hulu and 20th Television have officially scrapped their planned adaptation of Sarah J. Maas’ fantasy book series A Court of Thorns and Roses.

The project, initially developed by Outlander creator Ron Moore, had been in development for four years but will no longer move forward.

Rumors of the series’ cancellation began circulating in early 2024, gaining traction after Moore left 20th Television for Sony Pictures Television. Despite speculation that another writer might take over, Hulu and 20th TV ultimately decided to drop the adaptation.

The cancellation has sparked strong reactions from fans, with many expressing disappointment over the wasted years of development. Some called it a “missed opportunity,” believing the series could have been a massive success given the book’s dedicated fanbase on TikTok.

Others were relieved, arguing that a rushed or poorly executed adaptation could have done more harm than good to the beloved fantasy world. Several fans now hope that another streaming service, such as Amazon Prime Video or Netflix, will take over the rights and do the story justice.

The series was intended to be Hulu’s first fantasy project, competing with Disney+ titles like Percy Jackson and the Olympians. Based on Maas’ bestselling novels, A Court of Thorns and Roses is a loose Beauty and the Beast retelling, mixing romance, adventure, and political intrigue.

The book series, which debuted in 2015, has gained a massive fan following, spanning five installments, with A Court of Silver Flames being the latest release in 2021. While Hulu has pulled out, the IP remains valuable, leaving the door open for another network or streamer to revive the project.