How Fans Saved Warrior Nun From Cancellation With Viral Petition
The Netflix series Warrior Nun was slated to be canceled after only two seasons, but after a viral petition, the production will now be returning.
Warrior Nun premiered on Netflix in 2020 and has gained a steady fanbase ever since. The series follows Ava Silva, portrayed by Alba Baptista, as she fights a battle between good and evil set in a fantasy world. The series performed exceptionally well and boasted an impressive score of 84% on Rotten Tomatoes. Fans were shocked when it was announced that Warrior Nun had not been renewed for its third season.
This announcement came as a huge blow to the queer community. The production featured a sapphic romance between the two female leads. It was a devastating loss because series with lesbian representation are so often canceled. Other shows with lesbian leads or romances such as Feel Good, The Owl House, Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies, and First Kill are just a few in a long list of canceled sapphic shows.
The continued and demoralizing cancelation of lesbian media has led to many voicing their reactions on social media.
every time i finish a sapphic show the expectation that it will be canceled is always there and the sad thing is it always happen
— lesbian whisperer (@gaysinpink) June 24, 2023
Often queer media is pushed out by networks to publicly show that they support the LGBTQ+ community. However, many argue that through the cancelation of these series, one can see where their loyalty truly lies. Queer series with male leads, such as Heartstopper and Young Royals, continue to do well and are consistently renewed. Meanwhile, queer shows with female leads never seem to make it past a couple of seasons.
The continued cancelation of lesbian productions while male queer stories continue to be publicized and celebrated is what drove fan action to save Warrior Nun. The viral hashtag #SaveWarriorNun has now been turned into #SavedWarriorNun after the production’s creator announced via Twitter that the series will return. This comes after months of continued fan protests and rallying for the series. The fan support never wavered, and their hard work paid off.
Fans were quick to share their excitement online, and many were encouraged that this decision could change the fate of other canceled sapphic productions.
When I tell you I’ve actually just burst into tears and am now sobbing alone in my apartment cause Warrior Nun is saved after MONTHS of fighting.
— Kenzie!!! (@kenziejaaade) June 28, 2023
Other sapphic fandoms, Keep fighting! We can do this! #WarriorNunSaved #SaveWarrionNun #SaveRiseOfThePinkLadies #SaveWillow !!!!
Warrior NUN return gives us all so much hope, bc it was cancelled some time ago and it was saved, so we can save Willow and ROTPL
— Bea Cruz 🏳️🌈PRIDE MONTH Ruby fan since Willow (@themeanlesbian) June 28, 2023
WN FANDOM IS THE PROOF THAT WE MUST NEVER GIVE UP #savewillow #saverotpl
While fans await more news on how and when Warrior Nun will be revived, the first two seasons are available to stream on Netflix, more information on the cancelation of sapphic media can be found here.
