Netflix“Kaos” creator Charlie Covell has responded to Netflix’s decision to cancel the hit comedy series this week, just over a month after its release.
Anchor’s decision No renewal The modern Greek mythology drama starring Jeff Goldblum as the all-powerful god Zeus surprised fans by ranking among the platform’s top 10 in its first month on air.
Cowell wrote On the show’s production company’s Instagram page, Sister said: “Of course I regret not making more Kaos, but I don’t want this news to overshadow everything we’ve done… I’m very proud of our show.”
The message also thanked fans for their enduring “love and passion,” with Coville confirming that an unspecified theory from online fans about the show’s cliffhanger finale was that it was “worth every penny.”
Getty ImagesThe comments below their post highlighted the strong feelings of those upset about the cancellation.
The top-rated response was: “Please try a different streaming service or network.”
Coville previously co-wrote The End of the F***ing World with Channel 4 and Netflix, which reached its natural conclusion after two seasons.
Cowell’s statement follows Emotional posts From actress Aurora Perrineau, who plays Eurydice in the show.
She also wrote on Instagram that “this hurts,” but thanked her fellow cast members, including Janet McTeer, Billie Piper, Laila Farzad and Stephen Dillane.
“Everyone is so smart and unique. Every performance surprises and excites me,” she wrote. “I can’t believe I got to do this with all of you. We made something weird, dark, hilarious, crazy, absolutely tragic – something completely human.
Getty ImagesNetflix’s swift decision to cancel a high-profile, big-budget series like “Kaos” reflects a shift in strategy as the streaming industry evolves.
Program cancellations on streaming services are not uncommon and often frustrating for subscribers, such as Netflix ending “The OA” in 2019 and “Shadow and Bones” in 2023 after a cliffhanger season finale. They both sparked petitions from fans for their return.
This year alone Disney+ has pulled ‘Star Wars’ spin-off ‘The Acolyte’ After a season, side by side Paramount Plus cancels Halo and Max La Tokyo Vice. My Lady Jane was also slaughtered Available on Amazon Prime.
These recent examples are arguably part of an industry trend.
Streaming platforms supporting TV and film projects have grown rapidly over the past decade and will attract 1 billion subscribers by 2020 – Growth as coronavirus lockdown comes.
This “tech industry playbook” provides large programming budgets but less investment in “programming basics”. Stephen Armstrong wrote in the Financial Times last year.
When subscriber numbers temporarily stalled in 2022, the streaming giant shifted from chasing sign-ups to pursuing profitability.
Brand loyalty?
Television critic Scott Bryan told the BBC that “presenters are much more selective about the content they commission than they were five years ago.”
“This means that those who are truly capable must work hard and must deliver results powerfully.”
He said that although Kaos started strong, Topped the UK charts English-language programs peaked at third place, and public viewing figures show interest is gradually waning.
hollywood reporter The show’s initial 14.9 million views in its first four weeks were described as “middling by streaming standards.”
Streaming services like Netflix keep details of their financial and programming decisions secretive. However, Wired previously reported A “Ratings and Renewal Cost Review Process” is used when deciding to recommission. “Forbes” also quoted similarly Overall series engagement serves as a key internal metric.
Brian said Netflix’s recent relaunches of series such as “Supercell,” “Bridgerton” and “The Gentlemen” have shown a focus on “shows that can spawn franchises and multiple seasons.” Reflects the shift in industry focus.
Brian said: “Kaos is a very good show, but it’s also a very expensive show given the cast and special effects – and it clearly didn’t meet the internal expectations for a second season. expected.
Going forward, he believes individual streamers’ reputations could be at risk if popular, word-of-mouth shows continue to be canceled, which could make subscribers wary and weary of subscribing to a series only to have it cancelled.
Analysis by The Wall Street Journal Showing that customers already have low brand loyalty, frequently canceling and renewing different subscriptions.
But for now, Netflix’s bottom line — its subscriber base — remains strong, buoyed by international hits like “Reindeer Babies” and new ad-supported subscription tiers.
The streamer added 8 million subscribers in its most recent quarter, bringing its global subscriber total to more than 270 million.
