Nancy Drew: season 4 will be the last one

Fans of Nancy Drew will have to get used to the idea: the series will stop at the end of its fourth season, currently in production.

The news was unveiled by The CW on Wednesday, October 26 and is part of the American network’s desire to reduce production costs of its programs. As a reminder, The CW was recently acquired by Nexstar Media Group, which aims to target older viewers and to offer less original content in order to make more room for programs in syndication.

Following the announcement, Noga Landau and Melinda Hsu Taylor, showrunners of the series, said: “We are so honored and proud to have brought Nancy Drew’s iconic determination, individuality and resilience to life […] Our hearts are full of gratitude, knowing that we are able to bring this chapter to a close with intentionality, inclusivity and kindness — and of course with plenty of sleuthing twists, supernatural scares and star-crossed romance along the way. We are especially indebted to our wonderful fan community, whose connection with our themes and stories has meant the world to us. Season 4 will be a worthy and resonant payoff for their continued love and support.”

Kennedy McMann, who plays Nancy Drew on screen, also reacted to the cancellation: “It has been the greatest pleasure to begin my career as one small part of Nancy Drew’s endless legacy. What a privilege to walk in her shoes for as long as I have, to be inspired by her and to grow with her. I wish our incredible fans could feel the heart and passion of our crew that has been ever-present on and off screen, day in and day out since the very beginning. You are every bit a part of this incredible show as we are. Thank you, thank you, thank you for every ounce of passion and kindness you have shared with me and with each other.”

For those unfamiliar with the Nancy Drew series, we follow the young detective as she solves mysteries – sometimes supernatural – in the haunted town of Horseshoe Bay. The cast includes Scott Wolf, Leah Lewis, Maddison Jaizani, Tunji Kasim, Alex Saxon and Riley Smith.