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'In Treatment' canceled on HBO UPDATE

By April MacIntyre Mar 31, 2011, 0:30 GMT

Gabriel Byrne - New York City, NY, USA © Janet Mayer / PR Photos

UPDATE: an HBO Spokesperson just emailed Monsters and Critics:

"It’s true that we have no plans to continue with In Treatment as previously formatted.  However,  we are in continued conversations with the executive producers to find another way to continue telling these rich stories."

One of HBO's lesser draws, "In Treatment", is officially wrapped.

Variety broke the news as the low ratings drama was canceled, announced today by HBO executives.

The series starred Gabriel Byrne and ran for three seasons.  The premise was a psychologist treating a variety of people, and who also was a patient, examining his own issues and reasons for the advice he proferred.

The guest casting featured Mia Wasikowska, Dianne Wiest, Michelle Forbes, Amy Ryan and Blair Underwood among many.  Gabriel Byrne took a Golden Globe home for his role as Dr. Paul Weston in 2009.

FX "Lights Out" creator Warren Leight served as showrunner for the second season.