LOS ANGELES (March 20, 2013)—HBO’s Laura Dern series "Enlightened" won’t be back for a third season, HBO said in a statement Tuesday/

HBO said it was proud of the show, and called the cancellation a "very difficult decision."

"Enlightened," created by Dern and her co-star Mike White, was critically acclaimed but low-rated.

Last year, Dern won a Golden Globe for best TV comedy actress for her role as a manic-depressive who becomes an activist.

The "Enlightened" cast also included Diane Ladd and Luke Wilson