Why Netflix Cancelled This Chart-Topping TV Series
Summary
Netflix cancelled the TV series "The Boroughs" less than a month after it premiered, despite its strong viewership. The main reasons appear to be the show’s very high production costs and changes in Netflix’s leadership, along with the show's creators signing a deal with a rival company.Key Facts
- "The Boroughs" was produced by Matt and Ross Duffer, who also created "Stranger Things."
- The show had about 9.5 million views in its first week and topped Netflix’s TV charts.
- Production costs were around $10 million per episode, possibly higher.
- The Duffer brothers signed a four-year deal with Paramount+, a Netflix competitor.
- The original Netflix executives who approved the show have left for Amazon MGM Studios.
- New Netflix leaders might not have supported continuing the show.
- The series debuted on Netflix on May 21, 2026.
- "The Boroughs" is about a retirement community where a resident discovers something dangerous nearby.
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