Paramount Network Postpones 'Heathers' Series Premiere Indefinitely

Paramount Network announced on Wednesday that they are delaying the premiere of their new series "Heathers."

The show is based on the 1988 dark comedy, which starred Winona Ryder and Christian Slater. The plot centers around a misfit who plots to kill the cool girls at school. The title refers to the ill-fate popular girls, all named Heather.

In the wake of the school shooting in Parkland, Florida, the network decided to delay the start of the series. The original premiere date was set for Wednesday, March 7.

The network issued the following statement today:


Paramount Network’s original series 'Heathers' is a satirical comedy that takes creative risks in dealing with many of society’s most challenging subjects ranging from personal identity to race and socio-economic status to gun violence. While we stand firmly behind the show, in light of the recent tragic events in Florida and out of respect for the victims, their families and loved ones, we feel the right thing to do is delay the premiere until later this year.


They have not announced a new release date yet, but it is likely to move to the fall.

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