More on Why HBO Cancelled 'Luck'; PETA Responds

in the wake of three horse deaths at drew praise from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, a critic of the series.

PETA issued the following statement, as reported in The Hollywood Reporter:

"Knowing that old, unfit, and drugged horses were forced to race for this series, PETA is glad that HBO has finally decided to cancel the show. We thank the whistleblowers who refused to let these horses' deaths go unnoticed," said PETA in a statement.

"Should Milch, Mann, and HBO decide to start the series up again, PETA will be calling on them, as we have done from the start, to use stock racing footage instead of endangering horses for entertainment purposes. PETA has called on law enforcement to investigate the deaths of the horses used on the set and to bring charges as appropriate."

The trade paper also had some analysis about HBO's decision, which you can read here.

Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Times had its own analysis of HBO's decision, which turned on creative differences behind the scenes and lackluster ratings.

You can read Arcadia Patch's previous coverage of Luck below:

Check back later today for reaction from people at Santa Anita on how the cancellation will affect the local race track.