Os fãs de “Counterpart” podem ser poucos. Mas são incrivelmente dedicados. E influentes. Roteiristas, artistas e jornalistas então entre os que resolveram protestar contra o canal pago Starz por cancelar a série que, mais de uma pessoa lembrou, obteve 100% de aprovação em suas duas temporadas no site Rotten Tomatoes.
A atração estrelada pelo vencedor do Oscar J.K. Simmons vai acabar no próximo domingo (17/2), com a exibição do episódio final de sua 2ª e agora última temporada. Mas o estúdio MRC está negociando um resgate com um serviço de streaming. O problema é que os contratos do (ótimo) elenco venceram no final do ano, quando se encerrou o acordo com o Starz para a produção das duas temporadas, e os atores aceitaram estender seu compromisso até fevereiro apenas, antes de procurarem novos trabalhos.
O final não deve resolver a trama do criador Justin Marks (roteirista de “Mogli: O Menino Lobo”), que aborda uma Guerra Fria entre Terras paralelas e lembra a saudosa série “Fringe”. E os fãs estão desesperados, likando perfis das plataformas Netflix, Amazon, Hulu e até o canal pago HBO em posts no Twitter, além de prometerem cancelar suas assinaturas do Starz.
A maioria dos comentários reforça os elogios à produção, “melhor série da atualidade” para muitos, e também para o elenco magnífico, encabeçado pelo vencedor do Oscar J.K. Simmons (“Whiplash”), Olivia Williams (“Mapas para as Estrelas”), Harry Lloyd (“Game of Thrones”), Nazanin Boniadi (“Homeland”), Nicholas Pinnock (série “Fortitude”), Guy Burnet (“A Escolha Perfeita 3”), Richard Schiff (“The Good Doctor”), James Cromwell (“O Artista”), Sarah Bolger (“Into the Badlands”) e a italiana Sara Serraiocco (“Salvo”).
A própria atriz Nazanin Boniadi se tornou uma das mais ativas na campanha pelo resgate da atração.
Veja alguns dos tuítes originais abaixo.
Sad about this news. But w/ 2 seasons certified fresh at ? on Rotten Tomatoes, I’m hopeful that #Counterpart will cross to a more suitable home. In the meantime, don’t miss our season (& possibly series) finale Feb 17. Grateful to @Justin_Marks_, cast/crew for 2yrs of perfection https://t.co/uGZeZk4Udo
— Nazanin Boniadi (@NazaninBoniadi) February 11, 2019
I am incredibly upset both seasons are amazing, so @netflix @hulu @PrimeVideo @HBO please save this show and let this team led by @Justin_Marks_ continue to amaze us with their talent #Counterpart pic.twitter.com/cn6B7tTq7x
— ♡ (@_harryholic_) February 11, 2019
Say it isn’t so!!! @Counterpart_STZ is one of the best shows on television! #SaveCounterpart https://t.co/vKeyvpPxja
— sarah klass (@TheSarahKlass) February 12, 2019
#SaveCounterpart I would love to see @Counterpart_STZ move to @PrimeVideo or @netflix . Wider audience would make this a cult hit. Best show out now! pic.twitter.com/UbB0AOCsIs
— CarlPrime (@CarlPrime3) February 6, 2019
#savecounterpart @netflix @PrimeVideo @hbo one of the best shows i've watched in the past couple of years. @STARZ you disappointed me so much. How could you? ? https://t.co/BrA9PVFlmo
— Karoline Leandro (@karolleandro09) February 12, 2019
This is an OUTRAGE! @hulu @netflix @amazonstudios @facebook @appletv #SAVECOUNTERPART
— Ivan McNabb (@SCOTSPLAY) February 11, 2019
This is my absolute favourite show, it doesn't deserve to go out like this. I don't care who gets it as long as someone picks it up for at least a last season. Worked for #Lucifer. Hey, @netflix #SaveCounterpart
— Gee (@boca_iuva) February 11, 2019
@STARZ you have the worst management ever how can you cancel this beautiful most perfectly written series ever? And you didn’t even try to advertise the Show properly! @netflix @PrimeVideo please save this brilliant show please #SaveCounterpart
— Serkan (@ClosingTime9) February 11, 2019
@netflix @AmazonVideo #Counterpart needs you!!! #SaveCounterpart
— El Seriefilo (@ElSeriefilo) February 11, 2019
This show is too too too good with some really cool people who love working and interactacting with Fans. #savecounterpart #renew #starz don't let greatness go.
— Mark Molina (@MarkDFW) February 8, 2019
Please @netflix , please @hbo, don't let #Counterpart disappear. It's one of the best spy-drama-thrillers ever made. Starz never seemed to be aware of just what a prize they had and now they're throwing it away.
— drbc (@DBattistella) February 11, 2019
Huge disappointment, maybe the best show on Starz in my opinion. Definitely on of the best Sci Fi shows on nowadays #counterpart https://t.co/s017hDpNac
— Michael Frech (@frechoplex) February 11, 2019
Hey @netflix wanted to tell you about an amazing show called #Counterpart that @starz has stupidly cancelled. Please give this absolutely brilliant show a new home.
— Katrina Hunter (@AHuntersGame) February 11, 2019
Hey @Justin_Marks_ who do I email to keep #Counterpart alive?? @netflix @hulu @amazon
— Kathryn Balles (@Kaymbee63) February 11, 2019
#Counterpart #Starz This is by far the best television I've ever seen. Please keep it going!
— Judi Bourgeois (@jbourg52) February 10, 2019
#counterpart is the best show on television. Maybe @amazon can save it like @ExpanseOnPrime. https://t.co/NqFr7E0cRp
— J.A. Weathers (@BigDaddySgtK1) February 11, 2019
This is heartbreaking. I watch every new episode the second after midnight when it’s put up on the STARZ app, to the detriment of my sleep schedule, but it’s always worth it! I love this show and wishing for good news soon.
— Annamaria Sofillas (@inmybunk) February 11, 2019
Please let us know if we should be bombarding any particular streaming service!!!!! This cannot be the end for this truly magnificent show! ????
Thank you for this masterpiece! @PrimeVideo would be an AMAZING place for #Counterpart!— Maria Moore (@kenseysmom) February 11, 2019
@JeffBezos @Counterpart_STZ just got cancelled. Here is another great opportunity to pick up a ground breaking and critically acclaimed sci-fi show. Help us fans of intelligent sci-fi and #SaveCounterpart. @Justin_Marks_ has made a brilliant show that deserves a home!
— Circuit Thief (@CircuitThief) February 12, 2019
@PrimeVideo Starz isn’t picking up #Counterpart for Season 3. This is your chance to grab a smart, well produced show to add to your arsenal of great work. It has a dedicated fan base & a talented cast and crew. #SaveCounterpart
— Gail (@pinkys_143) February 11, 2019
@HBO please do this #SaveCounterpart
— Muhammad.Owais jan (@oasisjan) February 11, 2019
Oh shit!!!!! #Counterpart
— KinecticOne (@KinecticOne) February 11, 2019
Dear @netflix, please give @Counterpart_STZ a new home. It's the best show that's not already on Netflix #Counterpart
— Brenna (@mybeliefinbrief) February 11, 2019
Dear @AmazonStudios, please give @Counterpart_STZ a new home. It's the best show that's not already on amazon prime #Counterpart
— Brenna (@mybeliefinbrief) February 11, 2019
I’m devastated. I sincerely hope you find a home for this amazing show. Regardless, I’m now a fan of yours. The care & thought crafted into every detail on both sides of the camera of #Counterpart was a viewer’s dream come true. Thank you for everything. ?
— Gail (@pinkys_143) February 11, 2019
Starz didn't promote this show the way they should have… if they did it would be talked about in the same vein as Westworld & The Americans, but better! Brilliant, well-made show. The entire cast led by J.K. Simmons did an incredible job. All should be proud. #counterpart
— Tali Sky (@TaliSky) February 11, 2019
This is very sad news. Counterpart is the best written show on TV. The show has avid fans. Why couldn't Starz gives us a final season to wrap up the series. I send my Thanks to all the cast and writers. I will miss you all
— STEPHEN SANDBERG (@KLAATU777) February 11, 2019
This really sucks! #counterpart is an awesome show! I really hope someone else picks it up as you've done a great job with it! Has me thinking about canceling @STARZ
— James Gilkerson (@Jgilkerson405) February 11, 2019
@STARZ Thanks for cancelling a great show like @Counterpart_STZ . Now it makes my decision to never subscribe to your service ever again that much easier. #StarzSucks #SaveCounterpart
— Suspended Fanimation (@SuspendedFanim1) February 11, 2019
Looks like I'll be canceling @STARZ after next week.
— Joey DaSilva (@joey_lumps) February 11, 2019
