Netflix annule des séries à succès ? Vous allez être surpris.

Netflix gets a bad rap for canceling shows, but turns out it’s undeserved.

Netflix vs Other Streaming Services

Netflix has been criticized for its frequent cancellation of shows, leading to a tense relationship with its subscribers. However, a recent study by Variety reveals that Netflix is not actually among the top three streaming services that cancel projects the most.

According to the research, the first place goes to Max, owned by Warner Bros. and HBO, with a cancellation rate of 26.9%. Netflix, surprisingly, ranks fifth with a cancellation rate of 10.2%. Disney Plus, Paramount, and Hulu occupy the second, third, and fourth places respectively.

Max’s Canceled Shows

Max, despite being the top canceller, has its own reasons for canceling shows. One of the reasons is low popularity. For instance, the show Westworld was too expensive for the studio considering its declining ratings. It was canceled after its fourth season, with HBO’s announcement made three months after the last episode aired.

The creators of Westworld had planned for five seasons and had already decided on the story’s ending. However, the number of viewers and critics’ ratings decreased each year. While the first season received positive reviews from 87% of critics on Rotten Tomatoes, the fourth season’s rating dropped to 76%. The series currently holds an 8.5 rating on IMDb.

Gossip Girl Remake

Another successful project canceled by Max is the remake of Gossip Girl, which premiered in July 2021. The show was canceled after two seasons, with the final episode released on January 26, 2023. Interestingly, Gossip Girl set an HBO Max record for the most-watched original series upon its premiere.

Mergers and Cost-cutting Measures

The cancellation of shows on Max is also influenced by external factors. For instance, after the merger of Discovery and WarnerMedia, CEO David Zaslav aimed to save $3.5 billion. As a result, the company reduced the number of series in development, leading to the cancellation of some projects. One notable example is Batgirl, which had already been filmed and was in post-production, causing a significant uproar.

Source : startefacts.com