Netflix Axes Popular Fantasy Series Shadow and Bone Among Five Show Cancellations
In the wake of the recent Hollywood strikes, which brought production on many projects to a halt, streaming giant Netflix has made the difficult decision to cancel five TV shows, including the popular fantasy series Shadow and Bone. This move comes as networks and streaming services reevaluate their existing properties in light of rising costs and shifting viewer preferences.
Shadow and Bone, adapted from Leigh Bardugo’s Grishaverse novels, captivated audiences with its first season, even spawning a video game spin-off. However, the second season’s viewership failed to match the initial hype, leading Netflix to reconsider the show’s continuation given its substantial budget.
Joining Shadow and Bone on the chopping block are animated series Agent Elvis and Captain Fall, along with Kim Cattrall’s Glamorous and the sci-fi comedy Farzar.
Fans of Shadow and Bone have expressed their dismay over the cancellation, taking to social media to voice their concerns and question Netflix’s motives. Writer Hector Navarro aptly captured the sentiment, stating, “Do not, for any reason, ever fall in love with a Netflix TV show. They kill them at the first chance they have.”
This isn’t the first time Netflix has pulled the plug on popular shows after two seasons. The streaming service has a history of canceling series like Sense8 and Altered Carbon, leaving fans hanging without a satisfying conclusion.
The fate of these canceled shows remains uncertain, but there’s always a glimmer of hope that another network or streaming service might step in and revive them.