According to Deadline, Apple TV+ has canceled the popular surfing docuseries Make or Break after just two seasons. The show, which debuted in April 2022, provided an inside look at the lives and competitions of the world’s top professional surfers as they vied for the World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour title.
Produced by Box to Box Films, the team behind Formula 1: Drive to Survive, Make or Break gained acclaim for its in-depth portrayal of the highs and lows faced by athletes in the demanding world of professional surfing. As mentioned by Deadline, the series featured prominent surfers like Kelly Slater (Surfs Up, One Night At McCools), Stephanie Gilmore (Stephanie In The Water, Girls Can’t Surf, A Deeper Shade Of Blue), Filipe Toledo (View From A Blue Moon, Vans US Opening Of Surfing), and Tatiana Weston-Webb (Soul Surfer, Vans US Opening Of Surfing) capturing their personal and professional challenges.
Deadline reported that Apple TV+ decided not to move forward with a third season despite its initial success and strong fan following. The series’ second season premiered in February 2023, continuing to deliver intense, behind-the-scenes footage from the WSL tour.
This cancellation surprises many fans who had hoped for more seasons to explore the sport’s evolving dynamics and the personal stories of its athletes. The decision aligns with the broader industry trend of streaming platforms frequently reassessing and refining their content strategies to attract and retain subscribers.
Despite the cancelation, Make Or Break has had a lasting impact on the portrayals of surfing in the media, bringing a lot of attention to the sport and its athletes. The series’ high production value and storytelling have set a new standard for sports documentaries, ensuring its place in the hearts of fans and the genre of filmmaking.