HBO said in a statement Tuesday that although it was proud of "Enlightened", the show was ending after season two. The cable company said in a statement that it was a "very difficult decision" to make.
Hollywood Reporter shares a statement from HBO: "It was a very difficult decision. We've decided not to continue Enlightened for a third season. We're proud of the show, and we look forward to working with Mike White and Laura Dern in the future."
"Enlightened" premiered on HBO on October 10, 2011. The series was created by Mike White, who writes every episode, and Laura Dern, who plays the lead role of Amy Jellicoe.
''Enlightened,'' created by Laura Dern and her co-star Mike White, was critically acclaimed but low-rated.
The HBO show "Enlightened" follows the story of Amy Jellicoe (Laura Dern), a self-destructive executive, who, after the implosion of her professional life and a subsequent philosophical awakening in rehabilitation, tries to get her life back together.
Dern won a Golden Globe last year for best TV comedy actress for her role as a manic-depressive who becomes an activist. The ''Enlightened'' cast also included Diane Ladd and Luke Wilson.
