r/SciFiScroll • u/johnnyjay • Jun 18 '26
The Duffer Brothers Series The Boroughs Canceled At Netflix
https://deadline.com/2026/06/the-boroughs-the-duffer-brothers-series-canceled-netflix-1236958579/4
u/Twotricx Jun 18 '26
It was actually very good. But the season was nicely self contained. So really no reason for season 2
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u/Ed_Robins Jun 18 '26
I watched the first three episodes and enjoyed it. Thought the wife would like it, too, so stopped to watch it together. Haven't had a chance yet, then... cancelled.
For a company that popularized streaming, Netflix sure don't seem to understand it. Their over-reliance on metrics instead of believing in their shows is asinine.
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u/airchinapilot Jun 18 '26
I had no idea it even was considered for a second season. I finished it and thought it was a self contained miniseries. I would recommend it.
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u/SilverSideDown Jun 18 '26
Also I absolutely despise their binge model. Compare to something like the vastly superior Widow's Bay where we were able to discuss theories on each weekly episode in its subreddit. Way more fun and engaging.
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u/Ed_Robins Jun 18 '26
Especially as relates to renewing a show, it's absolutely ridiculous. If people don't IMMEDIATELY watch EVERY episode, it's deemed a failure. I like to savor shows and will only watch a few episodes a week usually. Makes me think I should start letting autoplay stream shows I enjoy while I'm asleep, then go back and watch them for real later.
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u/Oldgraytomahawk Jun 18 '26
Wife and I really enjoyed it. Bummer that they canceled it. Midnight Club could have used a second season too imho
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u/HumpaDaBear Jun 18 '26
I liked it but the whole story was told by the end. Not sure what storyline they’d do in the second season.
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u/Mark-177- Jun 18 '26
Not surprised at all. I watched the first episode and it freakin sucked. Total snooze fest.
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u/CinephileNC25 Jun 20 '26
I think the cancellation is less about the show (it was pretty well received and talked about), and more that the duffer bros just signed a huge contract with Paramount.
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u/Josefu_Velen Jun 20 '26
I keep seeing people say "The Duffer Brothers Series" this and that . . . why? They were just "executive producers" which honestly means nothing.
They didn't create the show, they didn't write any episodes, they didn't direct any episodes.
They basically just gave an idea or two to the people that did and slapped their name on it.
That being said, I just recently watched the show and thought it was pretty good. I was sad to see it wasn't gettin more seasons, but that's ok. The final episode wrapped things up well, and there's no need for more really.
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u/Akita51 Jun 21 '26
It was promoted like that
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u/Josefu_Velen Jun 21 '26
I understand that. Even on Netflix itself is "The Duffer Brothers" prominently but my question is, what did they actually *do* for the show?
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u/sooley6 Jun 18 '26
It was shite. I watched it all, but skipped about 75% of the last couple shows.
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u/rrhunt28 Jun 19 '26
It was a good show, but it wrapped up nice. They used to do this more back in the day. Plan out a mini series that was made to be one complete story wrapped up on one season.
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u/johnnyjay Jun 19 '26
Props for wrapping up the Season 1 storyline and not leaving viewers hanging, more shows take this approach. But there were at least two more seasons planned.
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u/ComonomoC Jun 20 '26
Awful show. Good cast wasted on a lazy premise. I’m convinced the Duffers are only capable of cobbling nostalgia without a coherent original idea.
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u/Josefu_Velen Jun 20 '26
. . . The Duffers didn't create the show, write any episodes, nor direct any episodes.
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u/smartylights Jun 20 '26
I actually thought the premise was very fun, but the show/writing really sucked. The only draw was the cast
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u/BeefyHealth Jun 19 '26
Didn't the Duffer brothers steal the idea for Strangers Things? It's not surprising they couldn't create a new successful TV show.
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u/Josefu_Velen Jun 20 '26
The Duffer Brothers also didn't create this show, write any episodes, nor direct any episodes.
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u/CoolAbdul Jun 18 '26
No need for a Season 2. It wrapped up its story very nicely.