Netflix’s Latest Cancellations Leave Fans Reeling – Especially “The Residence”
It’s official—and frustrating. Netflix has done it again. Despite strong critical reception and a loyal fan base, the streaming giant has axed not one, not two, but three of its latest original series after just a single season. The shocking cancellations of The Residence , Pulse , and No Good Deed have left many viewers not only disappointed but outright furious.
Let’s talk about The Residence —a show that had all the ingredients of a modern classic. A detective comedy-drama set inside the White House, packed with quirky characters, murder mystery twists, and a setting that felt both grand and chaotic. Starring Uzo Aduba as the eccentric investigator Cordelia Cupp, it blended screwball humor with sharp detective work, pulling fans into a high-stakes whodunnit involving 132 rooms, 157 suspects, and one very unfortunate dinner guest. It wasn’t just entertaining—it was clever, fast-paced, and honestly refreshing in a sea of formulaic content.
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Critics were impressed, too. The Residence earned an impressive 85% score on Rotten Tomatoes, something that’s not easy to achieve for a debut season. Yet Netflix decided that wasn’t enough. Why? Because it didn’t meet some mysterious internal metric of success. It's a pattern we're sadly getting used to. Even successful shows like Mindhunter , The OA , and Sense8 have suffered similar fates in the past.
Social media quickly erupted. Fans took to X (formerly Twitter), venting their disbelief: “What’s the point of getting attached to a show anymore?” one user wrote. And truly—what is the point, if even well-reviewed, well-loved series like The Residence can be canned with no warning?
Meanwhile, Pulse , the medical drama once touted as Netflix’s answer to Grey’s Anatomy , has also flatlined—despite ranking among the platform’s most-watched shows this year. The ensemble cast, tight writing, and intense storylines weren't enough to keep it alive. And No Good Deed ? That one’s been shelved indefinitely, with no promises of a return, leaving fans in limbo.
It's not just disappointing—it’s demoralizing. These weren’t just background shows to fill a quiet evening. These were smart, stylish, and well-acted series that deserved a real chance to grow.
Now, audiences are being told to move on, to find solace in replacements on Max ( The Pitt ) or Peacock ( Poker Face )—both excellent in their own right, sure. But it’s not the same. We invested time, energy, and enthusiasm into these stories. We cared about the characters. And for The Residence , in particular, we wanted more than just a taste—we wanted the full meal.
Unfortunately, Netflix’s appetite for one-season experiments seems bigger than ever, and fans are once again left cleaning up the emotional mess.
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