The fantasy drama series based on the fantasy novels of the famed fantasy author Terry Brooks.started at the beginning of the year and just concluded its 10-episode, first season run as MTV's first drama series.
Interestingly, The Shannara Chronicles ranked as the highest grossing digital download for a single season on MTV in the channel's history in America, accomplishing the goal of attracting more, new and new younger viewers to the brand.
In January Viacom International Media Networks Africa (VIMN Africa) told TVwithThinus that "it is very likely that we will be airing The Shannara Chronicles on MTV in Africa" but so far nothing has come of it.
VIMN Africa said "we do endeavour to air American series as close as possible to the United States premieres, so we will be able to update you shortly about the premiere date for the series on DStv".
That didn't happen.
Now the show has been renewed for a second season while South African viewers missed out on following the first season as the rest of the world.
In the drama series Austin Butler as a half-human, half elf, goes on a quest with an elf princess (Poppy Drayton) and the last druid (Manu Bennett) to help save the elf kingdom when their magical tree that keeps the demons at bay, starts dying.
No episode order, nor starting date for the second season of The Shannara Chronicles has been announced - nor what story the second season will tell.
The other books in the novel series deal with completely other characters in other eras, and the first season ended where the book ended.
"This dream team delivered a beautiful, groundbreaking show with compelling stories and character journeys which brought in new viewers. I can't wait to see what season 2 brings," says Mina Lefevre, the executive vice president and head of scripted development at MTV in America in a statement.
"We're thrilled to continue the momentum established in season 1," says Jenna Glazier, the executive vice president of television series at Sonar Entertainment.
"Along with the ongoing support of MTV, the entire creative team is poised to raise the bar even higher in season 2".
