A BYUtv show that got canceled after 1 season is finding new life — 9 years later
Deseret News
Last updated: September 7, 2026
The sci-fi series 'Extinct', originally canceled after one season on BYUtv, is now gaining significant popularity on Prime Video. Created by notable authors Orson Scott Card and Aaron Johnston, the show's resurgence comes nine years after its initial run.
- The series 'Extinct' centers on a dystopian future where humanity has been wiped out by an alien race known as the "Z'horde". A small group of survivors, descendants of those who escaped Earth, are brought back from a time-traveling mission to save humanity.
- These survivors, led by a character named Finn, must adapt to a drastically changed Earth and confront the Z'horde, who have established a galactic empire. The narrative explores themes of survival, the consequences of technological advancement, and the fight for humanity's future.
- The show’s creators, Orson Scott Card, author of 'Ender's Game,' and Aaron Johnston, a New York Times bestselling author, brought their experience in crafting complex fictional worlds to the series. 'Extinct' originally aired on BYUtv in 2019 but was not renewed for a second season.
- Its subsequent availability and newfound audience on Prime Video have led to a re-evaluation of its potential and appeal. The success on the new platform has generated renewed interest in the show's storyline and characters.
