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Netflix just canceled “The Recruit” in a stunning move.

Cast member Colton Dunn broke the news onThreadsrevealing that the spy show was canceled despite a stellar season 2.

"The Recruit" and "The Night Agent" in a composite image.

For those who had followed the show like myself, this was a shocking announcement.

“The Recruit” season 2has been widely praised.

I recommended it in my reviewfor Tom’s Guide and it scored a 92% fresh rating onRotten Tomatoes.

Noah Centineo as Owen Hendricks in “The Recruit”

It also seemed to be a commercial success.

The show spent three weeks in the Netflix Global top 10, peaking at No.

2 the week it came out (Jan. 27-Feb. 2).

(L to R) Shin Do-hyun as Yoo Jin Lee, Noah Centineo as Owen Hendricks in “The Recruit”

It unsurprisingly took the No.

1 spot the week it debuted on Netflix, but it then kept the No.

1 spot a week later when “The Recruit” season 2 was released.

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It’s not impossible that this was a more nuanced business decision.

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Noah Centineo as Owen Hendricks in The Recruit on Netflix

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