'Neighbours' Cancelled Again: Iconic Soap to End in December 2025 After Amazon Revival

February 21, 2025
'Neighbours' Cancelled Again: Iconic Soap to End in December 2025 After Amazon Revival
  • As the series approaches its conclusion, fans can expect beloved soap opera storylines to continue until the end of 2025.

  • The Australian soap opera 'Neighbours' has been cancelled for a second time, with its final episode set to air in December 2025, following a brief revival by Amazon.

  • The cancellation was announced on the show's official social media, confirming that new episodes will continue to be available on Prime Video and Ten until the end of the year.

  • Originally cancelled in 2022 due to funding cuts from UK broadcaster Channel 5, the series was revived months later when Amazon's Freevee acquired the rights to produce new episodes.

  • However, Freevee was shut down in November 2024, leading to uncertainty about the show's future.

  • A source indicated that Amazon withdrew funding from Fremantle after the show struggled to attract sufficient viewership during its two-year run.

  • Executive producer Jason Herbison expressed gratitude for the show's success and hinted at the possibility of future stories from the residents of Ramsay Street.

  • Since its debut in 1985, 'Neighbours' has been a launching pad for many notable stars, including Kylie Minogue, Jason Donovan, and Margot Robbie, and has become the longest-running drama series in Australian television history.

  • Created by Reg Watson, the show has depicted the lives of Ramsay Street residents in the fictional suburb of Erinsborough, Melbourne, for 40 years.

  • To celebrate its legacy, a week of special episodes commemorating 40 years of 'Neighbours' will air in March 2025.

  • Despite its cancellation, 'Neighbours' received a Daytime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Drama Series in 2024, marking a significant recognition for the show.

  • This second cancellation concludes a remarkable revival story and underscores the cultural significance of 'Neighbours' in both Australia and the UK.

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