Since launching in 2007, Netflix has become an online force to reckoned with, especially in the competitive world of streaming networks and cable TV. Nevertheless, to maintain its competitive edge and ensure that fresh new content keeps flowing seamlessly, Netflix have had to make some tough decisions and remove some of its TV shows and movies. There could be multiple reasons why Netflix would cancel TV shows, from poor ratings to the natural season finale of a popular series. So we’ve collated a list of some of the TV shows that weren’t chilled enough for Netflix and didn’t quite make the cut for the next season.
The Get Down
Many fans were shocked after The Get Down was cancelled after just one season. However, the hip-shop musical was weighted down by a large budget and hefty production delays. In spite of this, the director of the series is certain that the spirit of the show will live on, and hopes it might even be revived in the future. He posted to Facebook how, “As for the real future of the show, the spirit of ‘The Get Down,’ and the story it has begun to tell … it has its own life. One that lives on today and will continue to be told somewhere, somehow, because of you, the fans and the supporters”.
The Get Down
Hemlock Grove
When Netflix decided the time was right for Hemlock Grove to come to an end back in 2015, it was not such a big disappointment for fans. That’s because the creators knew in advance that this would be the season finale, so purposefully steered the story line to its natural conclusion. The Executive Producer Eli Roth later said “We are so grateful to the fans of Hemlock Grove who have championed the series so intensely over two seasons…We are looking forward to taking the last and final season into some dark and unexpected places, and to giving viewers the killer finale you’d come to expect from Hemlock Grove.”
Hemlock Grove
Bloodline
After three unforgettable seasons, the Netflix producers made the tough decision to end the series Bloodline. Despite this, Cindy Holland, the President of Content at Netflix was still proud of the show and perhaps it was just the natural time for the story to come to an end. In a statement to Variety, Cindy said “Bloodline’s season three will be the show’s final season…Together, with our collaborative partners at Sony Pictures Television, they created a seductive show that Netflix viewers worldwide love and continue to discover.”
Bloodline
Haters Back Off!
After just two seasons of the show Haters Back Off! which was created by popular YouTuber Miranda Sings, Netflix made the decision to cancel it. However, since Miranda’s YouTube channel still boasts over five millions subscribers, it’s likely that she will continue a version of the show for her fans on own her channel in the future.
Haters Back Off
The Killing
Since its inception, The Killing has taken fans on a rocky roller-coaster ride. And we’re not even talking about the plot, it’s because show was actually canceled not just one time, but two. It was first brought to life by the AMC production company, and then later revived by Netflix who produced more episodes. Now the show is reaching its third season, Netflix has decided to end the trilogy there. Even though the show has come to its natural end, the producers are still satisfied that they have left fans with a proper conclusion. The showrunner, Veena Sud said: “After coming back from the dead twice, it absolutely feels like a victory lap, not only were we able to come back twice, but this final season is how I wanted to end the story of Sarah Linden from the very beginning.”
The Killing
Lilyhammer
Lilyhammer was a popular show starring Steven Van Zandt who played a mob boss. After betraying his crew, he was forced to relocate to Norway and start a new life. However, due to business issues, the show was cancelled by Netflix in 2015.
Lilyhammer
Netflix Presents: The Characters
The Characters had all the ingredients for a winner, by allowing a group of stand-up comedians to write and star in each episode. However, the show failed to pick up in the ratings, and after just one season it was cancelled. Nonetheless, there are plenty of hilarious stand-up shows on Netflix, so you’ll still be able to get your stand-up fix.
Netflix Presents The Characters
Atelier
The show Atelier was in a niche category, and followed a young woman as she tried to succeed in the Japanese fashion industry. However, according to Screenrant, the show failed to take off as it had hardly any marketing, so was cancelled after the first season.
Atelier
Hibana: Spark
Hibana: Spark was another international show which failed to launch on Netflix, so was cut after the first season.
Hibana Spark
Longmire
The show Longmire focused on the life of a small-town sheriff in Wyoming, and actually spanned six seasons. However after running on Netflix for the first three seasons, the show suffered from low ratings and was ultimately cancelled.
Longmire
House of Cards
Although House of Cards was a huge hit with fans, the producers of the show decided to wrap it up after the sixth season. The show was actually filled with a little controversy after there were sexual assault allegations made against Kevin Spacey, so he won’t actually feature in the last season. Ted Sarandos, the Netflix Content Chief said, “We are excited to bring closure to fans.”
House Of Cards
Sense8
When Netflix decided to cut Sense8, it was already a huge hit with fans. So much so, that its fans started a campaign to protest its cancellation. Since the audience response was so heated, the producers at Netflix ultimately made the decision to to bring it back. This wasn’t for good, but for an extended two -hour final episode. That way they could give fans a season finale they needed. The creator of the show was very touched, and tweeted, “Your love has brought Sense8 back to life. (I could kiss every single one of you!)”.
Sense8
Disjointed
Although the show Disjointed starred Kathy Bates, it sadly only lasted one season and was cut by Netflix in February 2018. According to Rotten Tomatoes, the show was not a firm favourite with viewers and only received a 23% critic approval rating.
Disjointed
The King Of Queens
Who didn’t fall in love with the stars of The King Of Queens? Kevin James teamed up with Leah Remini and Jerry Stiller put on a show that had us in stitches up until 2007. Netflix got some fans pretty upset when they hinted that they would be streaming the hilarious show. It turns out that the day never came.
The King Of Queens
Gypsy
While Gypsy did have the ingredients for a winning series, it was cut after just one season. This is probably down to the fact that it was very similar to another popular Netflix original series GLOW and they had to compete to target the same audience.
Gypsy
Love
Judd Apatow’s popular hit show Love was will sadly come to an end after three seasons. While fans may disappointed, Apatow tried to reassure everyone that they will get the closure they need, as “[Season 3 is] our sweetest, funniest season and ends our story in a beautiful way,”
Love
Everything Sucks
The creators of the Coming-Of-Age drama Everything Sucks were just as disappointed as the fans to learn that the show wouldn’t be returning to Netflix for the next season. In fact, Jeff Pinker, the Executive Producer of the show said, “We’re super proud of the show we made — and very proud that it found an audience of very passionate fans, for many of whom it became an important personal touchstone: either reflecting their current life, or an echo of their own teenage years. We are grateful to Netflix for the opportunity, but are very disheartened we won’t be continuing to tell these stories”.
Everything Sucks
Lady Dynamite
After Maria Bamford’s autobiographical comedy series ran for two seasons, Netflix decided that they won’t be renewing the show. Nevertheless, the creator of the show is still grateful for the opportunity and tweeted how, “we didn’t get much but what we got was great in every way.”
Lady Dynamite
Girlboss
Girlboss was inspired by the book of the same name and follows the story of the founder of Nasty Gal, Sophia Amoruso. However, although the producers had high hopes for the show, it seems the viewership didn’t quite live up to their expectations. In 2017 Netflix decided not to renew it for the next season. Reed Hastings, the CEO of Netflix said in a statement to Vanity Fair how shows can be cancelled for numerous reasons, but it’s “mostly, it is how many people watch.”
Girlboss
Seven Seconds
In 2018 Netflix cancelled the show Seven Seconds after just one season. Nevertheless, they were careful to ensure fans got the closure they needed as the show was only supposed to be a standalone story. The plot centered on the the unexplained death of an African American boy, and audiences were gripped throughout. The VP of Original Content at Netflix, Cindy Holland, said,“We loved working with Veena, Regina and the cast and crew of Seven Seconds. Together they created a compelling, timely and relevant crime drama. The first season is a complete, stand-alone story that we are proud to feature on Netflix for years to come.”
Seven Seconds
Marco Polo
Marco Polo was cut by Netflix after just two seasons. According to the NY Times, the reason it was cancelled was probably down to the big budget needed for the show. In fact it was reported that the producers poured $180 million into making it, and the performance ratings didn’t quite live up to their expectations, so it was understandably cancelled.
Marco Polo
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
Tina-Fey’s original series Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt has been a huge hit that spanned four seasons. However, Netflix announced the show would be coming to an end in May 2018. Nevertheless the word on the grapevine is that there is a movie in the making, which can help fans get the closure they needed and help bring the show to a proper finale.
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
Chelsea
Fans may be surprised to learn that it was the star of the show, Chelsea Handler who chose not to continue with the series. Chelsea later tweeted how “Like so many across the country, the past presidential election and the countless events that have unfolded since have galvanized me. From the national level down to the grassroots, it’s clear our decisions at the ballot box next year will mark a defining moment for our nation. For these reasons, I’ve decided not to return for another season of ‘Chelsea,’ and instead devote as much time as I can to becoming a more knowledgeable and engaged citizen and to focus on projects that have significance to me.”
Chelsea
The Joel McHale Show With Joel McHale
The comedy show hosted by Joel McHale ran saw himmake fun of the latest trends in pop culture. Although the show ran for one season, Netflix decided not to renew the contract for next year.
The Joel McHale Show With Joel McHale
The Break With Michelle Wolf
The Break with Michelle Wolf features a mix of guests interviews, sketch comedy and live comedy, but was cut after just one season.
The Break With Michelle Wolf
A Series Of Unfortunate Events
A Series Of Unfortunate Events featured the talented Neil Patrick Harris, as Count Olaf. The story is based on the original books and Netflix brought the characters to life for three action-packed seasons. Since the show followed the books so closely, it came to a natural end after the third season. Neil Patrick Harris however was satisfied with the shows’ ending and told TVLine. “We’re three seasons, all in. We’ve intentionally been very truthful and factual and loyal to the books.”
A Series Of Unfortunate Events
Voltron: Legendary Defender
After eight hit seasons, the animated series Voltron: Legendary Defender will be coming to a close. The show features five heroes who fly around on robotic lions protecting the universe from evil, but sadly Netflix felt it was time for the series to come to an end.
Voltron Legendary Defender
Coming Back To Netflix:
Narcos
Luckily for fans, Netflix still have still ensured that its most popular hit shows will be making a come back for the next season! One of these includes the hit series Narcos, which follows the life of Pablo Escobar, a notorious Colombian drug lord.
Narcos
Jessica Jones
The second season of the Marvel hit series Jessica Jones aired in March 2018, and Netflix has already renewed the show for a third season. Truthfully, this series is very binge-worthy, so you might want to clear your diary when its released!
Jessica Jones
Santa Clarita Diet
While Netflix has already released two seasons of the hit show Santa Clarita Diet. The show follows the lives an an average couple who go through a life-changing experience that leads them down “a road of death and destruction.” According to Netflix, that’s still “in a good way.” Luckily for fans, the show has renewed for another series, so you’ll have another chance to binge.
Santa Clarita Diet
GLOW
GLOW has received international acclaim for the airing of the first season. The show centers around fictional women’s wrestling group and fans should be happy to hear that the second season is now available to stream.
GLOW
Orange Is The New Black
Orange Is The New Black has attracted a cult following, and has already been running for six seasons. The good news for fans is that Netflix has already signed off the show for the seventh season.
Orange Is The New Black
Nailed It!
If like us, you’ve experienced an epic baking fail, the Nailed It might just be the show you’ve been looking for! In our humble opinion, the show is hilariously entertaining from start to finish. Thankfully, Netflix renewed the show and released it for a second season.
Nailed It
Making A Murder
Making A Murder is a hugely successful documentary series that follows the questionable convictions of two men that were tried for murder. Since audiences were gripped throughout, Netflix have planned a follow up series. Although they have remained tight-lipped on the content of the next series, this will definitely be one to watch…
Making A Murderer
The OA
When the supernatural-psychological thriller OA was released for the first season, there was enough action to keep them at the edge of their seats from start to finish. Luckily, Netflix has confirmed that the series is set for a comeback in 2019.
The OA
Alexa & Katie
Alexa and Katie followed the lives of two best friends in high school. When Alexa finds out she has cancer, thankfully her best friend Katie is there by her side to help her through everything. The heartwarming series has been renewed for another season by Netflix.
Alexa And Katie
Altered Carbon
Altered Carbon transports us to a world where the human mind can be digitized and stored. When they are given a new body, they have to solve a mystery to earn their freedom. The sci-fi series captivated fans, so Netflix decided to renew it for the second season.
Altered Carbon
Insatiable
The Netflix original show Insatiable, tackles a number of teen issues such as bullying, and Netflix is set to air it for the second season soon.
Insatiable
13 Reasons Why
The series 13 Reasons Why follows the story of a determined teenager, who tries to unravel why his classmate named Hannah tragically ended her life. Thankfully, Netflix has renewed the show for a third season.
13 Reasons Why
Black Mirror
Black Mirror has been a cult hit and amassed a huge fan following. The show explores the positive and negative effects of advanced technology on society and has captivated fans for four seasons. The good news is that Netflix has decided to run it for a fifth season, so watch this space.
Black Mirror
The Crown
The Crown has been running for two seasons and follows the dramatic highs and lows of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign. The show has been a big hit with fans, so Netflix plans to renew it for a third season.
The Crown
Ozark
Starring and produced by the Hollywood legend Jason Bateman, Ozark was one of the biggest breakouts of 2017. The first season was one of the most streamed shows of the summer and follows Bateman and his family as they navigate life within a dangerous drug cartel. Now the second season just dropped and has received awards recognition, so Netflix has announced plans to renew it for a third season.
Ozark
Easy
The Chicago-based drama series Easy stars a diverse cast from differing backgrounds, and follows their encounters with the modern world, as they tackle love, sex, technology and culture. The show is produced and written by Joe Swanberg and Netflix has just commissioned a third season. We can’t too excited though, as this season is set to be the last, but we’re sure the producers will whip up a spectacular finale for the show.
Easy
The End of the F***ing World
Thankfully for die-hard fans, it’s not the The End of the F***ing World for this show just yet. Especially good as the Emmy-nominated British drama closed the second season with an ambiguous and heartbreaking ending. Since the teen drama began, it became a Bonnie and Clyde style road trip, where the teen stars explore their own personal traumas in a touching way. So, we can’t wait to see what road the next season takes us down…
The End Of The F***ing World
Dear White People
The sensational drama Dear White People became an instant streaming hit when the first season was released, as it explored a number of pertinent issues on campus, such as race, class and sexuality. It seems nothing is black or white on this show, and there’ still so many opened story-lines to tie up. So we were glad to hear that Justin Simien’s drama will be returning to our screens for ten more episodes next year.
Dear White People
Lost in Space
Netflix has renewed the intergalactic hit, Lost In Space for another season. The show offers a remake of the classic 1960s science fiction series and is set 30 years into the future, where space travel is real. They plot gravitates around the Robinson family, who have been selected to embark on an intergalactic adventure through space. When they find themselves torn off course and light-years away, the family have to reconcile their new reality.
Lost In Space
On My Block
The word on the streaming street is that the coming-of-age comedy “On My Block” has just been commissioned for a second season. The comedy follows four street-savvy high-school friends as they navigate through the highs, lows, twists, turns and new experiences of their new high school in LA’s South Central neighborhood.
On My Block
One Day at a Time
The reboot of the classic sitcom One Day at a Time has attracted old and new fans alike. The show centers around three generations of a Cuban-American family, and the first two seasons have already been a sure-fire hit. So much so that Netflix has renewed the series for a third season, and we already can’t wait for the release.
One Day At A Time
Queer Eye
Luckily for us, Queer Eye will be making a comeback for a third season. The reality makeover series has received international acclaim, landing four Primetime Emmy Awards for structured reality program, casting, picture editing and cinematography. We have a sneaky suspicion this has something to do with the savvy decision to renew it for the next season…
Queer Eye1
Travelers
The popular sci-fi drama Travelers will be returning for a third season on Netflix. The time-traveling show follows a group of agents sent back in time to the 21st century to carry out specific missions.
Travelers
Fuller House
The family sitcom “Fuller House” offers fans a dose of nostalgia as a continuation of the popular 90s series Full House. Since its its release on Netflix, the show has been a blowout success and while season 3 has just aired, the second part will have its debut in December.
Fuller House
Grace and Frankie
The streaming giant has just announced that will be renewing the hit series Gracie and Frankie for a fifth season. That’s quite an impressive feat for a Netflix original series! The hit show stars Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin whose world’s have been turned upside down when their husbands both reveal they are gay.
Grace And Frankie
Mindhunter
Even before Netflix had announced the release date for Mindhunter, they had planned to commission a second season. The producers were probably knew that the show had all the ingredients for a hit, as the plot centered around an FBI analyst who had a long illustrious career, encountering some of the world’s most dangerous psychopaths.
Mindhunter
American Vandal
Netflix just released the second season of the drama American Vandal in September, and it has already proved to be a hit with fans. The word on grapevine is that Netflix is planning to drop a third season, though this is yet to be officially confirmed.
American Vandal
The Punisher
When we heard that the Marvel superhero hit Punisher would be returning to our screens for a second series, we were gripped. The show has received acclaim from critics and fans alike and follows Frank Castle as he recovers from a near-death experience. The next season is set to drop in 2019.
The Punisher
She’s Gotta Have It
The TV adaptation of the Spike Lee’s 1986 indie film hit, She’s Gotta Have It was a sure-fire ratings success. When DeWanda Wise who plays Nola Darling heard that the show has been commissioned by Netflix for a second season, she took to Instagram to celebrate with the caption “Back ta werq! Season [2] is OFFICIAL!!! Can’t wait to return to BK. Congrats to [all of us].”
She’s Gotta Have It