
Peacock has decided to cancel Teacup, a horror thriller series, after just one season, as reported by Variety. Based on Robert McCammon’s novel Stinger, the show was initially picked up as a straight-to-series project in 2022 and debuted in October 2024.
Teacup followed a group of individuals in rural Georgia as they came together to face a mysterious, looming threat. The show delved into themes of survival and community in the face of an unknown danger.
The lead cast featured Yvonne Strahovski, Scott Speedman, Chaske Spencer, Kathy Baker, Boris McGiver, Caleb Dolden, Emilie Bierre, and Luciano Leroux, bringing together a mix of seasoned actors and rising talents to appeal to a broad audience.
The series had a strong behind-the-scenes team. Ian McCulloch served as the writer and executive producer, with horror mastermind James Wan, Michael Clear, and Rob Hackett also producing through their company, Atomic Monster. Additional executive producers included Francisca X. Hu, Kevin Tancharoen, and McCammon, the author of the original novel. E.L. Katz directed the first two episodes, and Tancharoen directed the final two.
Despite a 70% approval rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes, suggesting a somewhat mixed reception, the show struggled to generate significant buzz. Variety’s Aramide Tinubu noted the series had an intriguing start but faltered as it veered into “science-fiction madness” that didn’t quite deliver in the end. Peacock did not release specific viewership data, but the series failed to make a significant impact on Nielsen’s streaming charts, possibly contributing to its cancellation.
Even though Teacup is ending, Atomic Monster continues its relationship with Peacock, and the production company is currently working on a new espionage drama starring Simu Liu, known for his role in Shang-Chi. The untitled series, which was greenlit in February 2024, is currently in production.