Netflix has become one of the most popular streaming services in the world, thanks to its wide range of series and movies. However, users have shown great concern about the cancellation of their favorite series, especially those that have not had a large audience.
Fans of ‘Shadow and Bone’ (a series of fantasy books written by Leigh Bardugo), for example, want to avoid at all costs that their favorite series is cancelled. And to achieve their goal they have started using an unconventional trick: organizing binge-viewings and leaving the series on continuous repeat in the background, in the hope that it won’t be canceled after the second season. According to some users, this trick helps increase the number of views of the series, which in turn could prevent Netflix from canceling it due to lack of audience.
Curiously, this massive and simultaneous viewing movement was initiated by screenwriter Michael Scully, who revealed to his followers that the future of the series depended on the number of views the second season receives in the first 28 days on Netflix.
However, at the moment there is no official confirmation from Netflix as to whether this tactic is effective or not, but some users claim that they have managed to keep their favorite series on the platform thanks to this method. However, it must also be taken into account that the success of a series on Netflix depends on many other factors, such as the cost of production, the quality of the series and the demand of the public.
Concern over the cancellation of series on Netflix has been a recurring theme in recent years, especially after the platform canceled some very popular series such as “Sense8” or “The OA”. Fans of these series organized on social networks to demand their continuity, but they were unable to convince Netflix to reverse their decision.
Despite the fact that the streaming platform continues to launch new programs and renew some of the most popular ones, it should be borne in mind that the cancellation of a series is a business decision based on multiple factors, and that sometimes it is not possible to avoid it.
Netflix isn’t the only streaming platform canceling its shows, of course. HBO Max has loaded Westworld; Disney did the same thing recently with Willow; And Prime Video has ended Carnival Row, although at least it has given it a second season to close it out.
In any case, the trick of leaving a series on continuous repetition in the background can be a good option for fans who want to show their support for a particular series and increase its chances of continuity on the platform. However, it is not clear if this trick is effective or not, and it might not be the best way to show our support for our favorite series. Ultimately, what really matters is the quality of the series and its ability to connect with the public.
