The Internet Reacts to Latina-led ‘National Treasure’ Series Being Canceled by Disney

National Treasure: Edge of History has apparently run its course at Disney+. The Latina-led adventure series based on the National Treasure film franchise was canceled Friday (April 21) after a single season.

The series starred Lisette Olivera as Jess Valenzuela, a young DACA recipient who learns of a centuries-old relic that is linked to some family secrets. With her team of fellow treasure hunters, Jess must unearth her past while also avoiding a black-market antique dealer (Catherine Zeta-Jones) who wants the treasure for herself.

In a scenario that has become all too familiar in Hollywood in recent years, National Treasure: Edge of History followed the cancellation of another Latine-led series, Freeridge, earlier this month after one season on Netflix. Other Latine talent featured on Edge of History included Jacob Vargas (Selena) and Armando Riesco (Garden State).

Fans of the National Treasure franchise were not very happy with the news that the series was canceled after only one season, reminding some also about the cancellation of Willow.

Really hate that @DisneyPlus canceled National Treasure after only one season. And it was a great season. First Willow and now NT. Disney+ brings us great shows and then just takes them away. WTH ?

— Nicole Prieto (@NikkiOncer815) April 22, 2023

Having @DisneyPlus cancel “National Treasure Edge of History” after one season is an absolute joke. I knew watching it the season it would be one and done. Huge mistake!

— Kyle Kraybill (@kbkraybill) April 24, 2023

found out national treasure: edge of history was canceled, so that ruined my day ?

— Kristine Huynh (@HuynhKristine) April 22, 2023

Others commented about how Disney+ expects to grow followings when they don’t give audiences a chance to invest in shows.

I’m beginning to worry about the future of Disney+. They don’t give shows a chance to grow followings. Audiences will not invest in shows from a channel that cancels them at the least loss. Some of the greatest classics have taken up to three seasons to gain a strong fanbase. https://t.co/feWOdPgm2T

— Giovanni Boschetti (@GioBosche) April 21, 2023

Some mourned the loss but remained hopeful for its return.

Shame that the show is Canceled, I did like National Treasure: Edge of History.

But i wouldn’t be surprised either if this is another Willow situation, where we see the show return eventually. pic.twitter.com/54EKuL93QU

— Kenny @Disney+ (@iKenny_J) April 22, 2023

For its biggest fans, it was heartbreaking news that the series won’t be getting a second season.

I just found out the National Treasure series is canceled WTF ?? That’s like my favorite show right now! @DisneyPlus WHY WOULD YOU DO THIS TO ME ?

— Jena Chanay (@JenaChanay) April 22, 2023

Others were upset that the show ended season 1 with a major cliffhanger that will now exist without a resolution. If a second season is teased, shouldn’t it be mandatory to actually produce a second season?

i’m ngl i’m shocked national treasure was canceled i genuinely thought it was getting s2?? ?

— m (@WlLDSUN) April 22, 2023

That is crap canceling a show after one season and you have the mighty ducks two give national treasure one more season at least their has to be more stories to tell. I looked forward to this show for a second season. Bring it back

— Matthew Nelson (@Mattgraph) April 22, 2023

And then there were those who were clear in showing their disdain for diversity by calling Edge of History “woke” and to “stop making woke sh*t to cater to people who can’t afford streaming anyway.”

The Woke agenda destroys another great movie franchise.
Thank notice Hollywood. Woke people may be loud, but their really is not many of them at all.

‘National Treasure: Edge of History’ Canceled at Disney+ https://t.co/onFbCYcEQf

— Common Sense (@CSense5537) April 22, 2023

Disney canceled the woke ass National Treasure series. They claim it’s to cut out $5 billion in costs as streaming isn’t profitable anymore. If you ask the 99.9% that aren’t woke, stop making woke shit to cater to people who can’t afford streaming anyway. pic.twitter.com/jUHMswQtYo

— Anubis Reviews (@DoodleHowser) April 22, 2023

Ultimately, Edge of History was an opportunity to showcase the real experiences of our communities and how we are also explorers and risk-takers who love a good mystery. And it’s a shame that this show was canceled before we could learn more about Jess’s family, watch her encounter more mysteries, and eventually get that Nicolas Cage cameo die-hard fans have been waiting for. Because if there’s anything we know about Benjamin Franklin Gates is that he would’ve been proud to see another explorer keeping the adventure going.

National Treasure: Edge of History has been canceled by Disney+ after just one season, which means all hope of a Nicolas Cage cameo in the series is no more. pic.twitter.com/uu9CC1gneW

— Movie Enthusiast (@Marvlux) April 24, 2023

National Treasure: Edge of History season one is available on Disney+.