MGM+ cancels 'Beacon 23,' 'Winter King'

Lena Headey's "Beacon 23" has been canceled after two seasons. File Photo by Christine Chew/UPI
Lena Headey's "Beacon 23" has been canceled after two seasons. File Photo by Christine Chew/UPI

Sept. 7 (UPI) -- Streaming service MGM+ has canceled its series Beacon 23 and The Winter King.

Beacon 23 starred Lena Headey and Stephan James.

Based on Hugh Howey's sci-fi short story of the same name, it ran for two seasons.

The Winter King -- led by Iain De Caestecker and Eddie Marsan -- has its roots in medieval Arthurian legend.

It was canceled after one season.

Stephan James arrives for the NAACP Image Awards at the Dolby Theatre in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles in 2019. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
Stephan James arrives for the NAACP Image Awards at the Dolby Theatre in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles in 2019. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI