Netflix has canceled The Recruit after two seasons, ending the Noah Centineo-led spy drama.
The show followed Owen Hendricks (Centineo), a CIA lawyer, who gets entangled in international conflicts after an asset threatens to expose their relationship to the agency.
Colton Dunn, who played Lester Kitchens, called the cancelation "a bummer" and shared his disappointment on Threads, thanking fans for watching.
The second season, set in Seoul, South Korea, brought new action and drama, with Teo Yoo joining the cast as Jang Kyun Kim.
1. Noah Centineo praised the cast's off-screen bond, saying they often hung out off-set, which added to the show's energy and dynamic. 2.
The second season was action-packed and well-received, with Centineo highlighting how the vibrant setting of Seoul added a new layer to the series.
The Recruit was among Netflix’s top 10 TV titles following the release of its second season.
While the exact reason for the cancelation isn’t clear, Netflix typically considers factors like creative vision, audience satisfaction, and economics when making renewal decisions.