8 Shows Netflix Could Have Renewed Instead of 'Friends'
12/10/2018 10:41 pm EST
'Daredevil'
The most prominent grudge against Netflix right now is over Daredevil. The super hero series just had a momentous third season, which many felt was its best yet. However, that did not stop Netflix from canceling the series a few weeks later.
In reality, Daredevil is likely joining Luke Cage and Iron Fist in cancellation because Marvel's parent company, Disney, is developing its own proprietary streaming app. However, that did not stop fans from lashing out at other shows.
In addition to outrage over the Friends deal Daredevil fans took aim at Narcos as well. Last week, Netflix announced that it was renewing Narcos: Mexico. Many fans were excited about the news, but single-minded Daredevil fans could only relate it to their own favorite show.
"Netflix cancelled Luke Cage and Iron Fist but we get another season of Narcos," one fan wrote exasperatedly.
'Sense8'
Sense8 fans may be the most persistent in their disdain for Netflix. The groundbreaking series was canceled back in June of 2017. After countless petitions and campaigns, Netflix agreed to produce a feature-length special attempting to wrap up the show.
Even after all that, fans are not satisfied. To this day, they call on the streaming service to bring the show back. Now, with the Friends renewal, many are shocked that their favorite sci-fi thriller could not make it a few more seasons.
"Netflix canceled Sense8 because it was 'too expensive to make' but renewed Friends for one more year for $100 million," one fan noted. "Ya'll (sic) need to move on from outdated 90s humor and get with the times."
'Everything Sucks!'
Netflix dropped its '90s teen culture parody Everything Sucks! after just one season. In that time, it had accrued a pretty vocal fanbase, though clearly not the kind that Netflix wanted. As far as fans are concerned, the show was worth another shot, especially if Netflix had millions lying around for the Friends license.
"I like Friends but I'm mad Netflix choose to spoil money in it instead of investing money on tv show like everything sucks and cancelling them," one fan lamented.
'The Get Down'
Considering the criticism of Friends' lack of diversity, many fans brought up The Get Down as a possible alternative. The beloved show was canceled after one season, with Netflix claiming it was "too expensive." To fans, this was simply too ironic.
'Haters Back Off'
Netflix picked up a series called Haters Back Off, based on YouTube character Miranda Sings, for two seasons. The show was canceled despite its cult following, and the renewal of Friends left a lot of those fans feeling jilted.
"The fact that Netflix cancelled Haters Back Off after 2 seasons but spent $100 million to keep Friends makes me irrationally angry."
'Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt'
Many were surprised when Netflix canceled Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt earlier this year. While the show made it all the way to season 4, that still seemed a little short for a Tina Fey-produced instant classic with an all-star cast. To these fans, the renewal of an old sitcom so soon after the cancellation of another was a huge blow.
'American Vandal'
"Netflix has the nerve to spend that much money to keep Friends but cancels American Vandal after two seasons," one fan marveled last week.
The satirical docu-series was a fan favorite, and had just delivered a second season that many were afraid would not live up to the first. Before it could really celebrate, however, Netflix canceled the series.
'Orange is The New Black'
Even Orange is The New Black fans came for Netflix after the Friends announcement. The show ran for six seasons and, while many were sad to see it go, they also admitted that it had had its time in the sun. After learning that Netflix was shelling out so much money for a three decade old show, however, they changed their minds.
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