Netflix has ripped off the bandaid and cancelled not one but three shows in a very short window of time. The list includes two newcomers, one of which had made the network’s Top 10 list when it first aired. The other was an old stalwart and somewhat of a fan-favourite on the network. Those three shows? The Irregulars, The Last Kingdom and The Duchess.
Netflix Series: The Last Kingdom
The Last Kingdom obviously had the most chance to tell its story. Originally a BBC and BBC America series, Netflix became the sole distributor of the series starting with Season 3. The subscription streaming service renewed the series a couple of more times and; in fact, Season 5 has not hit Netflix yet. Instead, the streamer announced Season 5 would be the show’s last just a few days ago; giving fans one more set of episodes to indulge in in the near future. As far as cancellations go, that one is pretty painless.
Netflix Series: The Irregulars
Irregulars on May 4, 2021, but didn’t provide a specific reason. The decision came approximately six weeks after the March 26 series premiere, which aligns with the streaming service’s usual timeline for announcements. After the show released; it was reported that The Irregulars season 2 was greenlit based on the popularity of Enola Holmes; the critically-acclaimed series ultimately made Netflix’s trending title list. Technically, however, Netflix never officially announced that The Irregulars season 2 had been ordered. Most likely, there are two main reasons why the show didn’t get picked up for a second instalment; either the viewing numbers weren’t impressive or scheduling conflicts halted the production.
Netflix Series: The Dutches
The Duchess, another show that sounds like a period drama but wasn’t. That one was created by comedienne Katherine Ryan and is not to be confused with the Keira Knightley movie with the same name. Instead, it was about a single mom who is dealing with her tween daughter while wondering whether or not to have another baby. At the time it was coming out last September; our own staff wondered whether or not it might be “a sleeper hit.” It wasn’t; as Netflix cancelled the series after Season 1 as well.