The Driver TV series, which was announced in 2021 and was supposed to launch alongside a gamer-focused streaming service called Binge in 2022, has been officially canceled. The production company behind the live-action series has also been scrapped, leaving fans disappointed. Despite this setback, Ubisoft has stated that they are actively working on other projects related to the franchise, giving hope to fans that the Driver series may not be completely dead.
The cancellation of the Driver series comes as no surprise, considering that no writer, director, or star was ever publicly attached to the proposed show. In addition, Binge, the streaming service that was supposed to host the series, failed to take off as expected. The startup streaming service targeted gamers but struggled to establish itself in the competitive streaming market. The lack of a solid foundation for the series and the streaming service ultimately led to the demise of the project.
The Driver series has not seen a new video game since Driver: San Francisco back in 2011. The game, while receiving average ratings, offered players a unique gameplay experience where they could control a racing driver-turned-cop, Tanner, who is in a coma and has the ability to possess different vehicles within an open-world city. Despite the lack of recent game releases, there is no confirmation that Ubisoft is working on a new Driver video game. The company’s statement about working on other exciting projects related to the franchise leaves fans speculating about the future of the series.
While the cancellation of the TV series is a setback for fans of the Driver franchise, there is still hope that Ubisoft will explore other avenues to keep the series alive. Whether it’s through a new video game, merchandise, or other projects, fans can look forward to more content related to the beloved franchise. As for Binge.com, its fate remains uncertain, with questions lingering about the type of content it would have produced if the Driver series had moved forward. Overall, the demise of the forgotten Driver TV series serves as a reminder of the challenges in bringing a beloved franchise to life outside of its original medium.
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