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SearchNETFLIX has cancelled Messiah after just one season amid backlash about 'anti-islamic' sentiments in the show.The thriller followed Eva Gellar (Michelle Monaghan) investigating a mysterious figure Al Masih (Mehdi Dehbi), who had gathered a legion of followers after proclaiming to have been sent down by God to save humanity.Wil travel, one of the series' stars, has taken to Instagram to confirm that the show would not be returning for another season.He wrote on Instagram: ''It's a very sad day today. I have just received news from Netflix that there will be no season two of Messiah.''‘I wanted to say thank you to all the fans thank you for your support and love. I wish things were different.’'Deadline reported that Messiah featured a large cast and since the series was shot in various locations, operating through the coronavirus pandemic would be extremely difficult.However, the news of the show's cancellation may actually be good news for those who have criticised it for being anti-Islamic.It's release last year led to the Royal Film Commission of Jordan having the programme banned from airing on Netflix.The series was actually partly shot in Jordan, seeming to have followed filming guidelines, but it turned out that the series' narrative was too controversial.The anger was at Debhi's character, whose name is too similar to an evil figure in Islamic eschatology called Al-Masih ad-Dajjal, who was compared to the Antichrist.Al-Masih's aim was to cross 2000 Palestinian Syrians over the border into Israel.When the series aired, over 4000 people signed a petition to get the show banned or face a boycott as a result.Netflix responded to the Royal Commission of Jordan and explained:&nbsp;''Messiah is a work of fiction."It is not based on any one character, figure or religion."All Netflix shows feature ratings and information to help members make their own decisions about what’s right for them and their families.’'Messiah is available to stream on Netflix.TopicsYOU MIGHT LIKERECOMMENDED FOR YOUMORE FOR YOU

SearchNETFLIX has cancelled Messiah after just one season amid backlash about 'anti-islamic' sentiments in the show.The thriller followed Eva Gellar (Michelle Monaghan) investigating a mysterious figure Al Masih (Mehdi Dehbi), who had gathered a legion of followers after proclaiming to have been sent down by God to save humanity.Wil travel, one of the series' stars, has taken to Instagram to confirm that the show would not be returning for another season.He wrote on Instagram: ''It's a very sad day today. I have just received news from Netflix that there will be no season two of...

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