More often than not, Netflix is cancelling a brand-new show, and now fans are slamming yet another “amazing” series that’s no more.
If you’re a fan of recent Netflix shows such as Griselda, Avatar: The Last Airbender, and One Day, you might want to think twice before getting your hopes up for a second season.
Although some original shows are billed as limited series, the majority are left purposefully open-ended, leading to some harsh and surprising cancellations along the way.
As another “amazing” series has just suffered the same fate, Netflix subscribers have slammed the platform for its precarious streaming model.
Netflix slammed by fans after cancelling another “amazing” series
Netflix subscribers have taken to social media to slam the streaming platform’s model after it was announced that an “amazing” series – The Brothers Sun – had joined the ranks of recent cancellations.
The worst thing the streaming model ever did was destroy the ability for shows to find an audience. So many classic network and cable shows took a season to gain traction. Even movies that flop in theaters can find new life on streaming. 1/2 https://t.co/5XfFAXVvaE
— @alishagrauso.bsky.social (@AlishaGrauso) March 2, 2024
A graph posted on X/Twitter suggested that the action series starring Michelle Yeoh had been axed based on its viewing figures in the 28-day window since the title’s release, which only amassed just over 12 million CVEs (complete viewing equivalents). Other recent shows that were deemed flops according to statistics include Obliterated, The Midnight Club, and Cowboy Bebop.
On the other end of the scale, titles such as Wednesday, The Watcher, and The Night Agent each attracted at least 50 million CVEs each, making them ripe pickings for renewal.
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“The worst thing the streaming model ever did was destroy the ability for shows to find an audience. So many classic network and cable shows took a season to gain traction. Even movies that flop in theaters can find new life on streaming,” one fan complained in response.
“But shows that start on streaming? Good luck! You have to be an immediate hit bigger than previous hits or you’re screwed. Corporate ghouls calculating soulless numbers and algorithms. What an absolutely joyless, abysmal way to approach making things. Good job, Netflix!”
Others countered the platform’s decision with other huge TV hits that were late bloomers. “Cheers, one of the most acclaimed sitcoms in history, was I believe second from the bottom of ratings after its Emmy-winning first season. And it was an amazing season. As good as any debut season of a sitcom. Became a juggernaut – in season 3,” another explained.
“Netflix drives me nuts because they literally have the money to give EVERY show they greenlight a semblance of an ending. ‘Your show isn’t doing hot. We’ll give you six episodes to tie up loose ends.’ But they don’t and are so aggressive in canceling stuff, most don’t bother,” a third weighed in.
The Brothers Sun is now available to stream on Netflix – check out even more titles to watch this month here.