Los Angeles, Jul 12 (PTI) "Run", the dark comedy from "Fleabag" duo Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Vicky Jones, has been cancelled at HBO after one season.

Waller-Bridge was attached as executive producer and the show had "Fleabag" and "Killing Eve" collaborator Jones as creator.

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"After exploring potential ways of continuing Ruby and Billy's journey, together with showrunner Vicky Jones, we have come to the decision that we will not be moving forward with a second season of 'Run'," the network said in a statement obtained by The Hollywood Reporter.

"Run" revolved around childhood friends Ruby (Merrit Wever) and Billy (Domhnall Gleeson) honouring a pact to reunite should one text the other "run".

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Waller-Bridge also featured in a recurring role of Laurel Halliday, a mysterious taxidermist who crosses paths with both leads on the show.

As per insiders, HBO executives and Jones, who was optimistic for another installment, made several attempts to find a path forward for "Run" but couldn't come to an agreement. PTI

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