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Let’s not sugarcoat it. Heels Season 3 is not in production, not confirmed, and not even rumored to be happening behind the scenes. When Starz pulled the plug in 2023, fans hoped Netflix would swoop in like a wrestling savior.
Though both seasons of Heels appeared on the streaming service in 2024, the show has not reached the Top 10 or created sufficient excitement to warrant a comeback.
So… will it happen? Probably not. But if you’re still holding out hope, here’s what could turn the tide and what’s standing in the way.
The Starz cancellation left Heels Season 3 without a ring to return to
When Starz officially canceled Heels in late 2023, not long after the second season wrapped, detailed reasons for the cancellation weren't provided. However, insiders pointed to declining viewership and internal restructuring, and Heels wasn’t the only show cut during that wave.
Starz axed several titles in what appeared to be a budget-tightening spree. Still, Heels had built a devoted audience, even if it wasn’t a massive one. The decision hit fans hard.
Without a home, Heels Season 3 became a ghost of potential. Showrunner Mike O’Malley remained vocal about wanting to continue the story and even teased that the team had ideas locked and ready; however, with no green light and no studio backing, the series entered an all-too-familiar phase: The dreaded limbo where canceled shows linger, waiting for a miracle to happen.
Heels Season 3 needs a Netflix miracle. And it’s most probably not getting one
When both seasons of Heels dropped on Netflix in September 2024, fans saw it as a second chance. After all, the platform has a history of reviving canceled shows that find new life with streaming audiences. Shows like Manifest and Lucifer obtained unexpected renewals after ruling the Netflix Top 10, so demonstrating that good performance indicators can change a show's destiny. For a short while, it seemed as though Heels Season 3 could be the next underdog narrative to defy the odds.
The figures, however, said differently. Its presence on the platform went mostly forgotten by the larger audience, and Heels never made it to the Top 10 in any significant area. Netflix didn't publicize the release much, and without a dedicated push from the algorithm, the show struggled to draw in fresh viewers. No trendy videos. No increase in social media chatter. Only quiet. Silence is the kiss of death in the Netflix ecosystem.
To make matters worse, timing worked against the show. The release came during a crowded content window, with major original series dropping around the same time. As a result, Heels Season 3 was already fighting an uphill battle, and without strong viewership data to back it, the platform has no reason to invest. Netflix may have given Heels a digital home, but it hasn’t offered it a lifeline.
The cast is busy and the production is on indefinite pause
Even if Netflix suddenly decided to revive the series, bringing Heels Season 3 to life would be anything but simple. Stephen Amell, who anchored the show as Jack Spade, has moved on to other projects, including film roles and guest appearances in other TV series. Alexander Ludwig, who played Ace, is also juggling commitments and has remained consistently active since Heels wrapped. Coordinating the schedules of a cast that scattered post-cancellation is one of the biggest roadblocks a potential revival would face.
And it's not just the actors. Behind the scenes, the production team has dissolved. Sets were dismantled, contracts expired, and no crew has been reassembled for future filming.
In television, momentum is everything. A show that sits dormant too long becomes logistically and financially difficult to revive. For Heels Season 3 to move forward, it would require not only a full production reboot but also renewed deals with everyone involved, from makeup artists to editors to executive producers.
The showrunner, Mike O’Malley, remains open and enthusiastic about continuing the story. He’s stated in interviews that the scripts for a potential third season are already mapped out. But passion alone doesn’t pay for production. Unless a network steps up with a budget and infrastructure to match that creative energy, the project stays frozen in time. And right now, all signs point to stasis.
The bottom line on Heels Season 3
There’s no official word, no secret development, and no streaming deal in sight. Despite the love from fans and the dedication of its creative team, Heels Season 3 exists only as a possibility, an one that’s shrinking with time. The show had its shot when it landed on Netflix, but without audience traction or media buzz, that moment passed quietly.
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TV history is full of comebacks, but they usually happen when momentum is undeniable. In the case of Heels Season 3, that momentum simply isn’t there. The story may deserve a proper ending, and the cast may still care deeply about these characters, but passion doesn’t outweigh numbers in an industry driven by metrics and margins.
Unless Netflix or another platform sees a sudden reason to invest, or unless the fanbase stages a miracle-level push, Heels will remain one of those great stories that ended too soon, and not because it lacked heart, but because the system didn’t give it room to fight.
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