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HBO Cancels Enlightened

Laura Dern in 'Enlightened' - © HBO
It appears HBO won’t be bringing back Enlightened for season three, according to TVLine. The series recently wrapped up season two with an episode which could play as either a season or series finale, and apparently HBO’s ready to leave it at that.
 
Enlightened debuted a 10 episode season one on October 10, 2011 with Laura Dern writing, executive producing, and starring in the half-hour comedy/drama. The series was co-created by Dern and Mike White who also wrote, directed, and starred in the show.
 
The Plot:
 
Season one of Enlightened told the story of self-destructive corporate executive Amy Jellicoe (Dern), who had a spiritual awakening after a career-destroying meltdown. Though determined to live a more enlightened existence, her new outlook only wreaked more havoc, both at home and at work.
 
In season two, Amy redoubles her efforts to gather evidence against Abaddonn with the support of Tyler (White), her meek IT ally, and enlists journalist Jeff Flender in her cause. Meanwhile, Amy’s ex, Levi, continues to struggle with rehab, and it remains to be seen if he will embrace recovery and return as the man she always wanted him to be.
 

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Rebecca Murray: Journalist covering the entertainment industry for 23+ years, including 13 years as the first writer for About.com's Hollywood Movies site. Member of the Critics Choice Association (Film & TV Branches), Alliance of Women Film Journalists, and Past President of the San Diego Film Critics Society.
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