Netflix cancels five shows, including a fan favourite, and viewers are not happy

The popular Shadow and Bone is just one of the shows that has been axed
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Sian Baldwin20 November 2023

Netflix has just cancelled five TV shows - one of them a fan favourite - just a week after the actors’ strike ended.

Shadow and Bone has been given the heave-ho by decision-makers at the streaming service who are believed to be now tightening their belts as a result of rising costs after production on many projects had to be halted while writers and actors protested in the Sag-Aftra strikes.

Shadow and Bone is one of those that have been axed, despite season one being a huge hit.

The first season of the fantasy series, adapted from Leigh Bardugo’s Grishaverse book series, did really well for Netflix – even spawning a video game spin-off – but season two did not prove as popular.

Other shows that will no longer return are Agent Elvis, Captain Fall and sci-fi comedy Farzar.

Glamorous starring Kim Cattrall has also been discontinued.

Talking about Shadow and Bone’s cancellation on Instagram, author Leigh Bardugo said she was “heartbroken and deeply disappointed” by the news.

The author added: “Most authors never get to see their work adapted. Many who do end up regretting the experience. I’m one of the very few who can look at an adaptation with pride and tremendous joy.”

Fans have been left furious by the decision.

One person said on Instagram: "So you’re telling me that Netflix can renew The Witcher with no Henry Cavill but can’t give me Six of Crows which had the setup and perfect plot??? I’m going to riot."

Another added: "I can't say I'm surprised. Netflix can't recognize a fantastic show even if it slaps them across the face. I hope another streaming service or network picks these projects up."

Show writer Hector Navarro also expressed his disappointment.

He wrote: “Do not, for any reason, ever fall in love with a Netflix TV show. They kill them at the first chance they have,” with @LibertySpider adding: “Why make shows if you’re just not gonna finish them?”

Shadow and Bone stars Ben Barnes, Jessie Mei Li and Archie Renaux. After the release of season two earlier this year, viewers called upon Netflix to renew the series for another season amid uncertainty over its future, and only now has it been officially announced that it would not be renewed.

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