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Julie And The Phantoms tackles heavy themes like grief and acceptance of death, while also incorporating supernatural elements. The show ends on a cliffhanger with the potential for the Phantoms to be brought back to life, setting up a season 2 that never came to pass. Caleb Covington is a clear antagonist in the series, with a plan for revenge that could have led to intriguing storylines in the future.

The Netflix original series Julie And The Phantoms ended with a cliffhanger, leaving fans eager for a season 2 renewal that didn't come. Based on the Brazilian series Julie e os Fantasmas, Julie And The Phantoms follows Julie, played by newcomer Madison Reyes, as she works through the grief surrounding her mother's death and returns to making music. She's helped by the ghosts of the band Sunset Curve. As Julie processes the death of her mother, the ghosts must accept their own...

Despite positive reviews and three Daytime Emmy Awards, Netflix decided not to renew "Julie and the Phantoms" for a second season, leaving fans disappointed. The first season ended with a cliffhanger, leaving many unanswered questions and indicating that the show was meant to continue with further storylines. The show's creators had plans for a second season, including exploring the ghosts' desire to share their music with the world, but unfortunately, those plans will never come to fruition due to the cancellation.

Though it was a vibrant and original addition to Netflix's massive library of shows, Julie and the Phantoms season 2 never materialized and the series was canceled after only one season. The musical comedy-drama television series was based on the Brazilian show Julie e os Fantasmas and was created by Dan Cross and David Hoge and executive produced by Kenny Ortega, who had previously signed a multi-year deal with Netflix.

A musical dramedy about life, loss, and following your dreams, “Julie and the Phantoms” (Jatp) brought something special to the small screen in 2020. The show’s emotional storylines and music captured the interest and hearts of many viewers. “Julie and the Phantoms” was also well received by critics and won several awards, including three Daytime Emmys.

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With such a promising beginning — and a cliffhanger ending! — many fans are wondering why Netflix hasn’t released a second season of “Julie and the Phantoms.” We’ve gathered everything you need to know about the show’s current status right here.

Has “Julie and the Phantoms” Been Canceled?

Inspired by the Brazilian TV series “Julie e os Fantasmas,” Dan Cross and David Hoge created the American musical series “Julie and the Phantoms.” Kenny Ortega, famed director of Disney’s “Descendants” and “High School Musical” movies,...

Netflix is sending Julie and the Phantoms to its eternal rest, canceling the supernatural musical comedy after just one season, TVLine has learned.

Executive producer Kenny Ortega confirmed the long-awaited (and long-dreaded) news via an Instagram post on Saturday.

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“Our [Julie and the Phantoms] family want to send our love and endless thanks to our Fantoms all over the...

Julie and the Phantoms is a new Netflix series based on the Brazilian series Julie e os Fantasmas that follows Julie as she tries to get back into music after her mother's recent death. She meets three ghosts who were in a band together before their death and the four begin a new band called Julie and the Phantoms.

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The cast of Julie and the Phantoms is talented in their acting and singing ability and has numerous moments to show off their musical talents throughout the first season. The show is filled with unique characters, both good and bad, and a great soundtrack.

Director Kenny Ortega knew he had found the lead for Netflix’s “Julie and the Phantoms” when he saw Madison Reyes’ audition tape after casting directors had put out requests to performing arts schools across North America. Reyes, now 16 but aged 14 at the time of her audition, blew away Ortega with her rendition of a song from the musical “Waitress.”

“I was looking for ‘Julie from the block.’ I wanted something a little more raw, and more authentic and relatable,” Ortega tells Variety. “ turned on her video, and I was bedazzled. I had goosebumps all over my body. I had tears streaming down my cheeks. Her audition was as unique and special as I have ever seen.”

Reyes stars as the titular high school student who forms a band with the ghosts of a former ‘90s pop rock band. The show, streaming now, is based on the Brazilian series “Julie e os Fantasmas....