Amazon Prime Video Cancels Wilmington-Based Series After One Season

The show 'The Runarounds' followed a group of high schoolers who form a band.

Apr. 5, 2026 at 2:04pm

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Amazon Prime Video has canceled the Wilmington-based series 'The Runarounds' after its first season. The show, created by Jonas Pate of 'Outer Banks' fame, followed a group of high school students in Wilmington who formed a band. The real-life band featured in the show will continue writing new music and performing despite the series' cancellation.

Why it matters

The cancellation of 'The Runarounds' is a disappointment for the Wilmington film and television production community, which has seen an increase in projects in recent years. The show's creators had hoped to showcase the city's vibrant music scene and young talent.

The details

According to Deadline, Amazon Prime Video has decided not to renew 'The Runarounds' for a second season. The series, which premiered in September, focused on a group of high school students in Wilmington who form a band. The band featured in the show is a real-life musical group that will continue performing and writing new music despite the series' cancellation.

  • The Runarounds premiered on Amazon Prime Video in September 2026.
  • Amazon announced the cancellation of the series on April 5, 2026.

The players

Jonas Pate

The creator of the Netflix hit series 'Outer Banks', who also created 'The Runarounds' for Amazon Prime Video.

The Runarounds

A real-life band featured in the Amazon Prime Video series of the same name, who will continue performing and writing new music despite the show's cancellation.

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The takeaway

The cancellation of 'The Runarounds' is a setback for the Wilmington film and television industry, which had hoped the series would showcase the city's vibrant music scene and young talent. However, the real-life band featured in the show remains committed to their craft, signaling that the creative spirit of Wilmington's artistic community will endure.