“Praise Petey” has been canceled after just one season at Freeform.
Series creator Anna Drezen shared the news in an Instagram post on Nov. 13. In the post, Drezen wrote, “I cannot believe we got to make this show. Best crew, best cast, top to bottom the dream of my life to make something this funny and unwell that went on actual television. I have heard that making a non-IP show during covid that premieres during a double strike in the dead of summer was not ideal for viewership. It’s still on Hulu as of right now, if you want to watch it you should do it soon. Thanks to everyone who watched and loved these characters as much as I did, and biggest thanks to Alex Jones and Charlie Kirk for bravely yelling about the show when the actors couldn’t. Will never forget you.”
The animated comedy series followed Petey, described as “a New York City ‘it’ girl who has it all until her life comes crashing down around her. As luck would have it, a mysterious gift from her father gives her a new lease on life: She’s going to ‘lean into’ modernizing his small-town cult.”
“Schitt’s Creek” alum Annie Murphy led the voice cast as Petey. The other cast members included John Cho, Kiersey Clemons, Stephen Root, Amy Hill, and Christine Baranski.
Drezen created the series and served as executive producer. Mike Judge, Greg Daniels, and Dustin Davis also executive produced via Bandera Entertainment. ShadowMachine’s Alex Bulkley and Corey Campodonico, and Monica Padrick also executive produced. 20th Television Animation produced the show with animation by ShadowMachine.
“Praise Petey” was one of just four scripted series remaining on Freeform. There is also “grown-ish,” which is preparing to air its final episodes, as well as “Cruel Summer” and “Good Trouble.”