Prime Video reportedly chose against renewing the coming-of-age drama As We See It for a second season. Based on the Israeli series On the Spectrum, which followed the lives of three young adults on the autism spectrum, this January’s debuting series had the same number of episodes. The streaming company has been reluctant to remark on the decision.
As We See It is a new show from Parenthood and Friday Night Lights creator Jason Katims about three autistic roommates who are attempting to make their place in a society that is sometimes unprepared for them.
An emotional roller coaster, the show follows a group of twentysomethings as they deal with adulthood and the usual challenges that come with it, such as finding and keeping a job, making and keeping friends, and falling in love. They live in a beautiful and strange environment, and with the support of their caregivers and loved ones, they make the most of their unusual circumstances. Their display of friendship and the complexities of their own paths to acceptance make for a moving exhibition. Jack is played by Rick Glassman (Undateable), Violet is played by Sue Ann Pien (Ballers), and Harrison is played by Albert Rutecki. They play a major role in the plot as the three main characters’ housemates. The cast also includes Chris Pang (Crazy Rich Asians) as Violet’s brother Van, Joe Mantegna (Criminal Minds), and Sosie Bacon (Smile) as their assistant Mandy.
Actors, producers, and writers from a wide range of neurological backgrounds are all represented in the show. Katims not only created the programme but also functioned as executive producer and showrunner. Katims reconnected with Jennifer Salke, with whom he had previously collaborated on the development of hit shows including “Fear Factor,” “Parenthood,” and “About a Boy,” for the Amazon Studios and Universal Television series As We See It.
The decision was made shortly after the streaming giant wrapped off the first season of Rings of Power, the Lord of the Rings prequel which was scheduled to run for five more seasons. Given the series’ strong 90% rating among critics and 90% score among fans on Rotten Tomatoes, Amazon’s decision to cancel the show is likely to be received with mixed emotions.