Neighbours reboot hangs in the balance as streamer closes down just six months after relaunching show
NEIGHBOURS’ future remains in the balance after Amazon Freevee is set to close down
The hit Australian soap was previously axed by Channel 5 after 37 years on the airwaves.
However, viewers were ecstatic when the series made an epic return after it was renewed by Amzon’s streaming service.
However, the fate of the show hangs in the balance as it’s new home is set to be shut down just months into the new run.
The Super TV account on X – formerly known as Twitter – wrote: “Freevee, Amazon’s free streaming service which relaunched #Neighbours just 6 months ago, is closing down.
“Most Freevee titles are expected to move directly onto Amazon Prime Video.”
Amazon announced it would set aside the platform after they decided to streamline their products with the successful launch of the advert-supported Amazon Prime.
In November 2022, production company Freemantle and Amazon Freevee previously reached a deal to bring back the hit Australian soap.
The new episodes would be available to stream for free in the UK and the US specifically on the new platform from the second half of 2023 after production restarted.
At the time it was thought the show would be produced for at least two years after the green-light was given to over 200 episodes of the show.
Previously many legendary cast members returned to Ramsay Street to say farewell to the beloved TV series.
Viewers were delighted as Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan reprised their roles as Charlene and Scott Robinson respectively.
Mildred Pierce actor Guy Pierce started his career playing Mike Young in the soap and the Golden Globe nominee also returned alongside his co-stars.
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