Fans of Étoile are facing disappointment as Prime Video has opted not to continue with a second season of the ballet-centered dramedy from Amy Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palladino. Originally announced in 2023 with a rare two-season commitment, the show’s continuation beyond season one was still contingent on performance metrics — and despite strong critical reception, those numbers didn’t meet expectations. While Étoile earned an impressive 85% on Rotten Tomatoes, it struggled to gain traction with broader audiences, failing to appear in Nielsen’s Top 10 and falling off Prime Video’s internal trending lists not long after its debut.
The decision to cancel wasn’t tied to leadership changes within the studio but rather a pragmatic evaluation of cost versus viewership. Filmed across Paris and New York with intricate dance sequences and lavish sets, the series was a high-investment production. Though it served as a poignant tribute to the performing arts in a post-pandemic world, its niche premise may have limited its appeal to casual viewers unfamiliar with ballet or not already devoted to Sherman-Palladino’s storytelling style.
Set in the world of two merging ballet companies, Étoile boasted a talented ensemble cast including Luke Kirby, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Gideon Glick, and David Alvarez, with recurring appearances from familiar faces of Gilmore Girls and Maisel. Despite its artistic ambition and heartfelt narrative, the show never matched the buzz or breakout success of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Its cancellation leaves several narrative threads unresolved, particularly a cliffhanger romance involving Kirby’s Jack and Lou de Laâge’s Cheyenne, leaving fans with more questions than closure.
Produced by Amazon MGM Studios with Sherman-Palladino, Palladino, and Dhana Rivera Gilbert at the helm, Étoile now joins a growing list of creatively ambitious series that found critical favor but couldn’t secure a long-term home in today’s competitive streaming landscape. While it may have taken its final curtain call, Étoile stands as a singular season that honors the resilience of artistic expression — and for some, that quiet beauty might be its lasting legacy.
