– “Praise Petey” show cancelled
– Freeform ends the series before it premiered
– Show faced online backlash due to alleged est and white savior complex
Freeform has made the decision to axe their upcoming series “Praise Petey” even before it made its debut on the network. The news comes after the show faced public backlash over its themes of eastern spirituality and white savior complex.
The network decided not to move forward with the series, silently confirming the cancellation. “Praise Petey” had been the subject of criticism and online backlash due to its storyline, which allegedly features an eastern spiritual awakening mixed with white savior tropes.
Created by Peter Paige, the series was set to follow a woman named Petey after she experiences a “fantastically horrifying” epiphany, leading her on a journey to become her true self. It was also set to star notable actors such as Wendi McLendon-Covey and Brandon Mychal Smith.
Despite the cancellation, Freeform remains committed to offering inclusive and empowering content, striving to become a pioneering network that showcases fresh viewpoints and authentic storytelling.