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Why Was ‘Sex/Life’ Canceled After 2 Seasons? Details on Series, Cast, More
Let’s talk about the birds and the bees. Sex/Life had fans in a chokehold — no pun intended — when it was released on Netflix in June 2021 and has had viewers hooked ever since. After binging the show once … or twice, people became obsessed and couldn’t wait to stream season 2. However, the series was abruptly canceled after just two seasons, and fans want to know the reason why. Keep reading to learn everything we know about Sex/Life season 2 and cancelation details. Warning! Spoilers ahead.
When Did ‘Sex/Life’ Season 2 Premiere?
Sex/Life season 2 was released on Netflix on March 2, 2023. In January 2022, Adam Demos (who plays bad boy Brad) shared his excitement when the cast started filming.
“Almost time to start @sexlife season 2 Pumped!” Adam wrote via Instagram.
Margaret Odette, who portrays Sasha Snow in the series, shared a carousel of photos via Instagram while teasing upcoming scenes for season 2. From selfies to throwback pictures with Sarah Shahi (who plays Billie) in the pink metallic jacket … it looks like season 2 is going to be just as good as the first season.
“Sex/Life debuted a year ago on Netflix! Wow, it’s been an epic ride since then,” Margaret captioned her June 2022 Instagram post. “I’m beyond grateful to our creators, crew, and all the fans for loving on our show. A few memories from filming season 2.”
What Has the Cast Said About ‘Sex/Life’ Season 2?
Adam teased the upcoming season and revealed there will be “wild” storylines. “I can’t say anything because it’ll ruin it, but it’s crazy,” Adam told Entertainment Tonight in May 2022. “It was a wild ride season 1, and they turned it up. A lot,” he continued.
“We’ve got some new cast in there, who are amazing. You’re in for — I don’t think anyone’s going to be disappointed, that’s for sure.”
What Is the Storyline for ‘Sex/Life’ Season 2?
The official teaser for the upcoming season dropped on February 13, 2023, and Adam wasn’t kidding when he said the storyline is going to be “wild.” This season, fans will see inside the private lives of more than just the throuple.
According to the teaser, Billie and Brad rekindle their flame as the show picks up right where it left off at his luxury apartment. While Cooper unsurprisingly leaves Billy – and continues his office romance with his boss – so does Brad, who now has a new woman! However, the brunette beauty may be living on her own. but she shares her bed with a new male character.
Viewers will see more than Sasha’s career-driven lives, but also her deepest fantasies, too.
Are Sex/Life’s Adam Demos and Sarah Shahi Still Together?
Yes, the two costars-turned-lovers still seem to be happily dating. The Perfect Pairing actor posted a selfie with Sarah in June 2022 and have been seen together in Sex/Life cast and crew’s online content. The pair sparked romance rumors on New Year’s Eve 2021, before going Instagram official 12 days later.
“It’s a privilege to wake up every day with excitement as to what the day COULD bring, to look at Christmas lights and Halloween decorations w more astonishment than my kids, to get giddy at the smell of pages of a freshly opened book, to have found my love @adam_demos, to laugh til the sun comes up (sleep is boring), to dance when there’s no music,” she said in a lengthy January 2022 Instagram caption.
He later wished her a happy birthday with a cute Instagram post in January 2023.
Why Was ‘Sex/Life’ Canceled After Season 2 Premiered?
Deadline reported on April 7, 2023, that Sex/Life came to a “natural close.” The news came just weeks after Sarah was cast in a principal role on ABC’s new legal series Judgment.
Nevertheless, neither Sarah nor Netflix have confirmed that her new project was the reason behind the cancelation.
