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This trend is starting to change the way we watch TV.
With so many shows getting canceled early, its hard to trust whether they are worth the emotional investment.
These days, its all about the numbers.
These streaming services rely heavily on data to determine a show’s fate.
Its not just about how many people are watching, but also how quickly they binge a season.
Even shows with decent completion rates sometimes fall short if they dont meet these aggressive expectations.
Yet, the show didnt meet Netflixs internal viewership metrics.
This numbers-driven approach explains why so many shows are axed after just one or two seasons.
This show was clearly loved, with a fan expressing their disappointment onX: Im so upset about this.
Jane and Guildford deserved their season 2.
The cast deserved their season 2.
We had a TV show that had everything: comedy, romance, period drama, a talented cast.
And it has its audience, they just dont want to renew quality things.
Fans even made online campaigns to bring the show back.
As someone who watches movies and shows for a living, its hard not to feel disappointed.
Some shows need time to grow
Not every show is an overnight sensation, and thats okay.
Some of the most beloved TV shows we know today didnt hit their stride until a few seasons in.
Unfortunately, Netflix and Prime Video seem to have little patience for slow-burn success.
But the truth is, some shows need time to build an audience.
One recent case includes Kaos, which again, wassadly canceled just last week.
A reader actually commented on my report, sharing their disappointment: This series is exceptional.
Its a refreshingly new and unique storyline.
Sharp, funny, strange and moving.
And even this gets canceled.
You have to binge everything in one day to get more, and even that isn’t enough.
However, thestreamer decided to cancel this mystery thrillernot even two months after the second season aired.
Were left wondering what could have been, while platforms move on to the next big thing.
Sometimes, greatness takes time and in todays streaming world, time is a luxury few shows are given.
Because, for streaming platforms, its all about viewership numbers.
This focus on quick, easy wins over meaningful, long-term storytelling is worrying.
And this makes me sad.
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