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Laura Dern’s Enlightened cancelled by HBO

HBO has cancelled Laura Dern and Mike White’s ratings-challenged show Enlightened after two seasons.

Despite a critically-acclaimed run, the show struggled to find an audience leading HBO to decide against commissioning a third season. The show followed the story of Amy Jellicoe (Laura Dern) an office worker who tries to uncover the corruption at her workplace following a breakdown.

Laura Dern picked up a Golden Globe for her performance in the first season and the show attracted big names stars including Diane Ladd, Luke Wilson and Dermot Mulroney.

In a statement HBO said ‘It was a very difficult decision. Weā€™re proud of the show and we look forward to working with Mike White and Laura Dern in the future.’

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