Netflix Canceled A Show That Just Hit #1 On Nielsen’s Streaming Ratings
Forbes • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Netflix canceled The Boroughs just weeks after its premiere despite the series receiving a 96% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes and topping Netflix’s top 10 list.
- Nielsen data revealed The Boroughs climbed to #1 in streaming viewership across all platforms, outperforming popular shows like Amazon’s Spider-Noir and HBO Max’s Euphoria.
- The show featured a veteran cast including Alfred Molina, Geena Davis, and Alfre Woodard, and was originally planned for a three-season arc, now cut short despite ending season one with a cliffhanger.
- Reports suggest the cancellation may be linked to the show's high production cost, estimated at $10 million per episode, though Netflix denies this was related to the Duffer brothers’ departure from the platform.
- The decision has confused cast members and industry observers, as it is rare for a critically acclaimed, highly viewed show with a long-term plan to be canceled so abruptly.
