‘Vinyl’ Axed by HBO Despite Season 2 Renewal

Period music-industry drama from Martin Scorsese and Mick Jagger was initially renewed in February

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HBO is scratching “Vinyl” from its lineup.

The cable outlet said Wednesday that it will not go forward with a second season of the 1970s music-industry drama, adding, “This was not an easy decision.”

“After careful consideration, we have decided not to proceed with a second season of ‘Vinyl,’” HBO said. “Obviously, this was not an easy decision. We have enormous respect for the creative team and cast for their hard work and passion on this project.”

The decision is an about-face for HBO, which renewed the series for a second season in February, after just one episode of the series had aired.

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