Netflix Customers up in Arms After Thrilling Show's Cancellation
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#Archive81 thanks netflix ... what the point in getting invested in your shows when you just cancel them ... #SaveArchive81 pic.twitter.com/MS74IlPJ62
— brad foster (@bradfoster2323) March 25, 2022
Even though good shows are still coming out on Netflix, fans noted that it is difficult to keep getting invested in them when they know the shows might be canceled at any moment.
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Dear @netflix, why you my cancel Archive 81?! This was a solid show! Who is responsible for this decision?! I’m begging you to reconsider! pic.twitter.com/YUwOeDusJB
— OpinionatedFatMan (@Bigun32763) March 24, 2022
As always, some fans directly begged Netflix to reconsider this cancellation, hoping that a large outpouring of support from fans online would sway the company. Some even started an online petition to un-cancel the series.
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Archive 81 was in the Top 10 for a good long time, but that apparently wasn’t enough to survive. Is every Netflix show gonna have to be an International IP Sensation to make it to S2 now, or what….? https://t.co/MXjOF4Xsfz
— Caroline Darya Framke (@carolineframke) March 24, 2022
#Archive81 got cancelled after only 1 season. Meanwhile, Netflix continues to renew shows that have never touched the Top 10. pic.twitter.com/D1ySHtCFIm
— Jeff Nelson (@SirJeffNelson) March 24, 2022
Fans were deeply confused about why Archive 81 was canceled after its apparently good performance on Netflix's self-reported Top 10 list. Many felt like they no longer knew how to judge when Netflix would cancel a series.
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It fuckin sucks that ARCHIVE 81 is cancelled before it has time to truly flourish .
— Timo Tjahjanto (@Timobros) March 25, 2022
Here’s to Mamoudou Athie getting big breaks in years to come, amazing one of a kind presence. pic.twitter.com/EJ0QMlMb6X
Fans hoped that this would not be the last leading role for Mamoudou Athie. The actor has definitely been on the rise lately, and many hoped this would be the part that would make him a household name.
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This is really honestly ridiculous. I’m so disappointed in Netflix. First show in a LONG time I truly enjoyed. Excellent story. The representation was appreciated and loved. I hope one day we get that season. Thank YOU
— Asanwa (@asanwa) March 25, 2022
Series creator Rebecca Sonnenshine tweeted about the cancellation and got an outpouring of condolences and support from fans.
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WE GON HAVE TO GET IT ON HBO, DISNEY PLUS, HECK BET! 😩 we need a season 2! https://t.co/SBmCNFweP8
— Queen B 💖 (@2Legit2quitBreZ) March 26, 2022
Fuck @netflix . Waste of my fucking money at this point, I swear. They get rid of every show I end up loving. HBO, Amazon, @Shudder and Hulu have better selections anyway. Hey @Shudder ? Pick up "Archive 81." You'll see a major boost in subs.
— Esper Hart (@clevernerdgirl) March 25, 2022
Many fans jumped straight to planning the revival for this series on another platform. Some suggested the streamer that they thought could handle the story better than Netflix.
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Also the show straightwashed Melody she has a wife in the original 🙃
— Reid Sandlund (@reidspng) March 25, 2022
Finally, some fans recommended the original Archive 81 podcast to each other to ease the heartbreak of this cancellation. Some even felt like the story was better in its original medium.
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