Wayward Sisters NOT Picked Up to Series

Andrew Dabb just tweeted.

It breaks my heart to say this, but CW has chosen to pass on Wayward Sisters. We love these characters, and have spent almost two years trying to make this show a reality on the network… but there are some fights, sometimes, you can’t win.

— Andrew Dabb (@andrewdabb) May 11, 2018

I want to thank everyone involved in this entire process, from our fantastic crew, to our amazing cast, and, most of all you. Your passion for this idea fueled us, and we wanted so much to make this happen for you. I’m so sorry we couldn’t.

— Andrew Dabb (@andrewdabb) May 11, 2018

But know that these characters will live on. We owe them, and you, and us that.

Thank you.

— Andrew Dabb (@andrewdabb) May 11, 2018

#WaywardSisters #Supernatural #SPNFamily pic.twitter.com/DNB41G7uOt

— Bobo Berens (@robertberens) May 11, 2018

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1. We have lost nothing. I cannot say, “This is more than a TV show,” and then mourn a death when there’s no TV show. We are still here. All of us. We will not lose the community nor the voice we have made. This is how the heart’s yes is louder than their no. #wayward

— ΞXΓЯΞMΞ ҜIM (@kimrhodes4real) May 11, 2018

2. Feel the feelings. But don’t add to your pain. Don’t allow anger to make you feel strong. Don’t allow self-pity to make you feel powerful. We ARE strong. We ARE powerful. This just hurts. It won’t always. At least, not like this.#wayward

— ΞXΓЯΞMΞ ҜIM (@kimrhodes4real) May 11, 2018

3. Finally…. It’s Wayward Mother Fucking DAUGHTERS!!!!!!!!!! #waywardasfuck

— ΞXΓЯΞMΞ ҜIM (@kimrhodes4real) May 11, 2018

We’ve still got work to do. ??

— Briana Buckmaster (@OfficialBrianaB) May 11, 2018

My friends. It is very strange to have received the news of #WaywardSisters while at a convention. In front of and with so many friends and fans. But it also feels somewhat perfect….

— Briana Buckmaster (@OfficialBrianaB) May 12, 2018

While I wish I could be with my fellow wayward sisters, I feel grateful that I get to be surrounded not only by some of my best friends who have provided some of the best smelling shoulders to literally cry on…

— Briana Buckmaster (@OfficialBrianaB) May 12, 2018

but also by the people who created this movement and have become inspirations for themselves and others because of it. Be proud. I am proud. And also I’m not done. We’re not done. Not by a motherfuckin long shot. So be sad. Be angry. Then let’s get back to work. #waywardAF ??

— Briana Buckmaster (@OfficialBrianaB) May 12, 2018

The CW’s decision on #WaywardSisters came in conjunction with announcements on series it did order:

From Variety:

CW Gives Series Orders to ‘Charmed,’ ‘Roswell, New Mexico’ and Three Other Dramas

From TVLine:

The Originals Spinoff Legacies Ordered to Series at The CW

From TV Guide:

Supernatural Spin-Off Wayward Sisters Is a No-Go at CW

Entertainment Weekly:

CW is not moving forward with Supernatural spin-off Wayward Sisters

Various media and fab sites began to weigh in on the decision to not pick up the show.

Nerds and Beyond is starting a campaign to try and change the decision:

The CW Says No Wayward – We Say No Way.

Fangasm reports When Being A Fan Hurts – Staying Wayward!

Natlie Fisher from Hypable wrote The CW unconscionably passes on ‘Wayward Sisters’, makes us question logic and reality as we know it

Hidden Remote asked Does The CW fear solely female-led shows?

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— Wayward Daughters (@WaywardDaughtrs) May 12, 2018

The CW: Save Wayward Sisters – Sign the Petition! https://t.co/XvrkmaEhgk via @Change

— Michael Borja (@BorjaBorja1) May 12, 2018

The cast and crew continue to react to the news.

@kimrhodes4real @OfficialBrianaB @katramdeen @kathrynnewton @WaywardDaughtrs @Stands @robertberens @mishacollins @SPN_sil @CarryOn_SPN @WinFamBusiness PLEASE RT AND SPREAD THE WORD!!!https://t.co/NCCbtylnwW

— Blue Flamingo (@blue_flamingo1) May 11, 2018

Supernatural‘s writers, cast and executives have all expressed shock but support for the #Wayward movement:

FYI @robertberens – I haven’t shed a single tear about #WaywardSisters– but this fucking tweet came reeeeaaaalllly close. Sthap. I love you, SO DAMN MUCH. Thank you for bringing Alex into my life, for that, I am forever grateful and will probably never be able to pay you back lol https://t.co/VPTNCz21Rb

— Katherine Ramdeen (@katramdeen) May 11, 2018

We shall not go gentle into that good night… #SaveWaywardSisters #SaveWayward – worth a shot lol https://t.co/91sLAbSsRV

— Katherine Ramdeen (@katramdeen) May 11, 2018

Gutted about this but know the spirit of the show will live on and each of the ladies will accomplish the greatness they deserve. So much ❤️ https://t.co/qsZ1Ncg0oV

— Rob Benedict (@RobBenedict) May 11, 2018

It’s official. https://t.co/pzyDvAN9ff

— ΞXΓЯΞMΞ ҜIM (@kimrhodes4real) May 11, 2018

Here to say that @andrewdabb and @robertberens are two of the best people on the planet. They’ve worked so so hard. My heart is broken. ? https://t.co/OCqL6TRIqz

— Meghan Amanda (@megfitz89) May 11, 2018

Phil, @andrewdabb, @robertberens, @Johnnyfitz006, @MartySky13….everyone who worked on this pilot kicked it in the ass. They worked so hard. It was an amazing opportunity to contribute what I could for #WaywardSisters. I’m devastated ?

— Mary Manchin (@Nnja11) May 11, 2018

Wayward Sisters may not get to live on as a TV show, but the passion and badass waywardness behind it are still in full force! #AKF #SPNFamily https://t.co/QnJPsjQLFH

— emily swallow (@bigEswallz) May 11, 2018

I just heard about #WaywardSisters.

I’m devastated for my friends, who poured their hearts & souls into it.

I’m devastated for the fans who were already deeply invested in this story of fierce, magnificent women.

But the family lives on.#WaywardDaughtersForever pic.twitter.com/JVXb7bcbBs

— Samantha Smith (@SamSmithTweets) May 11, 2018

Wayward’s a spirit, a movement, a statement, it’s NOT simply a TV show & NO ONE can kill it (look at me I have let it’s spirit lift me & I was never a part of the TV show). Beautiful futures to come & I have a feeling this will only make us more determined to see to that

— Rachel Miner (@RachelMiner1) May 11, 2018

So much more then a TV show to me, a chance to bet on & see strong, smart, diverse, loving women considered as valuable in there own right. We believe in you our #WaywardSisters ! I hope this helps you to know that through & through https://t.co/EcUbp5cY6d

— Rachel Miner (@RachelMiner1) May 13, 2018

Utterly bereft. It’s incomprehensible and heartbreaking that this iteration of the Wayward journey is over, but I’m so proud of what @andrewdabb, @robertberens, @kimrhodes4real and the entire Wayward creative team so lovingly crafted. We will forever remain #WaywardAF https://t.co/q2MRqi2eyA

— Meredith Glynn (@Merecuda) May 11, 2018

Couldn’t agree more – it’s late here in Scotland and I’m going to bed confused and ?for the cause – I’m still not convinced it’s over #wayward https://t.co/bxHBTG1mKW

— Ruth ♛ (@RuthieConnell) May 11, 2018

Stunned. They have to live on ? #WAYWARD no words…. https://t.co/TmcTRoZM3C

— Ruth ♛ (@RuthieConnell) May 11, 2018

Very disappointed with this news.,. https://t.co/0sAnAuJpFf

— Jim Michaels (@TheJimMichaels) May 11, 2018

Sending love to all the #WAYWARDSISTERS #WaywardAF peeps out there . Keep the spirit alive !! @kimrhodes4real you’re a #WaywardAF champ . Sorry this didn’t go your way .

— Ty Olsson (@TyOlsson) May 11, 2018

No matter the outcome I’m so proud of #WaywardSisters it is all of us and it lives on. I’m grateful to be #WaywardAF ????

— Alaina Huffman (@AlainaHuffman) May 12, 2018

#WaywardSisters As the son of a mother, as the husband of a wife, as the brother of a sister, as the father of a daughter, I’m so sad that this empowering diverse show won’t have a shot. Blown away by the #Supernatural fans that are writing/calling the CW—regardless of out come.

— Jay Gruska (@jaygruska) May 12, 2018

Shocked is a bit of an understatement… but, today is a new day and I am going to continue to fight for shows with strong female characters. Just because it won’t be Wayward, doesn’t mean the fight is over y’all. Thank you guys for making any of this possible! #WaywardSisters

— Clark (@ClarkBacko) May 12, 2018

I’m so sorry to hear that #WaywardSisters was not picked up as a series. @kimrhodes4real @OfficialBrianaB and all I love you guys but the fight’s not over, let’s get it picked up by another network #SaveWaywardSisters #SPNFamily https://t.co/4f5nBmYrK1

— Sebastian Roché (@sebroche) May 12, 2018

Got out of a meeting to see this news. Didn’t expect this. But you know what, they cancelled Jericho too. We have more power than you think. Everything you’re feeling? Put it somewhere. #waywardAF https://t.co/5P7rNjddP3

— Shoshannah Stern (@Shoshannah7) May 11, 2018

I know we're all disappointed to hear about #WaywardSisters, but I also know that no matter what, everyone involved will continue to be the #WaywardAF badasses you are. Keep fighting for the things you love.

— Misha Collins (@mishacollins) May 12, 2018