As 2024 progresses, Netflix doesn’t look to hold its horses and make some very, very hard decisions with respect to original content. The year has seen the renewal of a few shows and movies for fresh seasons, but again, there are quite a few that have gotten axed as well. Here’s a look in detail at which Netflix movies and web series have been canceled this year.
Netflix Canceled Movies and Web Series
- Obliterated: Despite a really strong start, this was an action-comedy series that got canceled really early in the year.
- Ratched: The psychological thriller, with its very loyal fan base, did not get a renewal order for a second season.
- The Brothers Sun: Another action-drama series that got axed in 2024.
- Break Point: This sports documentary series did not continue beyond its maiden season.
- Buying Beverly Hills: The reality series which followed the luxurious real estate in Beverly Hills was axed.
- Dead Boy Detectives: This Afterlife-based Detective series didn’t survive beyond its maiden season.
- Buying London: Yet another house reality show that got axed this year.
- My Dad The Bounty Hunter: Not renewed for season two
- Everything Now: This coming of age drama series didn’t see the light of the day regarding renewal.
- Barbarians: Historical drama Series that got axed in 2024
- That Girl Lay Lay: Younger Audience-based comedy series that didn’t see the light at the end of the tunnel regarding renewal.
- Erin & Aaron: A family-friendly series that did not see the light for its next season.
Reasons for Cancellations
In most cases, Netflix tends to base its renewal and cancellation decisions on a combination of many factors, including viewership numbers, production costs, and critical reception. While some of the shows might have started great, they did not manage to retain their viewership in number enough to justify the cost of production.
Impact on Fans
That, however, has not surprised many of its disappointed fans. Netflix, on the other hand, continues to invest in new content so that its subscribers always have a reason to be excited about something new.
Conclusion
Though sad to see all of my favorite shows and movies go at any given time, the nature of streaming services can have something on the horizon at any time. Netflix decisions reveal a string of tireless attempts at balancing quality content and viewer demand.