Netflix Axes 4 Shows in Record Time — And More Could Be Coming
Netflix recently dropped a bombshell on fans by canceling four of its well-loved shows, including one that racked up huge streaming numbers but still got axed after just one season.
Queer Eye, the heartwarming makeover series, is wrapping up after its upcoming tenth season, which is currently filming in Washington, D.C. Netflix announced the news on Instagram on July 9, posting, “10 seasons. Fab Five. One last go ‘round.”
The show’s stars shared emotional messages about its incredible run. Tan France, one of the Fab Five, took to Instagram to reflect on the journey. “First day of the FINAL season of Queer Eye. It’s been a long, beautiful journey we’ve been on, and I truly appreciate all of the love and support for our little show, that changed my life in ways I never thought possible,”he wrote.
Fans are heartbroken but eager to see how the final season celebrates the show’s legacy of spreading love and positivity. Another casualty is The Residence, a murder mystery series starring Uzo Aduba. Despite earning solid reviews, Deadline reports that the show won’t return for a second season.
The main reasons? Sky-high production costs and a failure to make a big cultural splash. The series boasted a star-studded cast, which drove up expenses, but it didn’t capture the audience or buzz Netflix hoped for. Fans who enjoyed the show’s intriguing plot are disappointed, as it seemed to have potential for more mysteries to unravel.
Pulse, Netflix’s first stab at a medical procedural drama, also got the boot after one season, even though it pulled in an impressive 20.2 million views and 162.1 million viewing hours in its first four weeks. The show followed a gripping medical storyline, but it faced tough competition in the crowded medical drama genre. Low overall viewership compared to expectations sealed its fate.
Fans who binged Pulse are frustrated, as its strong debut suggested it could have grown into a hit with more time. As for No Good Deed, things are a bit murkier. TV Line reports that there are no plans for a second season right now, but the show hasn’t been officially canceled. Instead, it’s on an indefinite hiatus, leaving fans in limbo.
The series, which had a promising start, might still have a chance to return, but Netflix isn’t making any promises. These cancellations have sparked a lot of chatter among fans, especially on social media, where viewers are mourning the loss of their favorite shows. While Queer Eye will get a proper send-off, the abrupt ends for The Residence and Pulse, along with the uncertainty around No Good Deed, have left fans hoping Netflix reconsiders or brings new hits to fill the void. For now, viewers will have to wait and see what’s next on the streaming giant’s slate.
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