Netflix Cleans House and Cancels Comedies All in One Fall Swoop, Variety Has Learned

Netflix has cleaned house and canceled a slew of comedies— “The Crew,” “Mr. Iglesias,” “Bonding,” and “Country Comfort”— all in one fell swoop, Variety has learned. Both “The Crew” and “Country Comfort” had aired one season, while “Bonding” and “Mr. Iglesias” had aired two. But, fans of the slashed series won’t have to wait long to see familiar faces back on their screens.

Additionally, Netflix continues to be in business with Gabe Iglesias of “Mr. Iglesias,” with the third of a series of his stand-up specials scheduled to shoot this summer. Netflix has also closed on a development deal with Rightor Doyle, star of the dark comedy “Bonding.” The streaming platform recently announced the renewal of “The Upshaws,” featuring Kim Fields, Mike Epps and Wanda Sykes, for Season 2 for 16 episodes.

But the Upshaws are determined to make it work, and make it to the next level, together. Netflix is also cooking a one-hour comedy-variety special executive produced by and starring Will Smith and an untitled comedy series set in the Los Angeles Lakers’ front office from Mindy Kaling, Elaine Ko and Jeanie Buss.

What Is The Time Of Year Most Tv Viewers Dread?

It’s the time of year most TV viewers dread — cancellation season. Yes, a number of shows have met their demise over the past couple of months, and it shouldn’t surprise many to hear that Netflix has been the source of a number of these cancellations. Well, we have ourselves another bloodbath, as the platform has now cancelled four more shows, including underrated comedy Mr. Iglesias.

Mr. Iglesias and Bonding will finish their runs with two seasons each, while The Crew and Southern Comfort will wrap up after their freshman seasons. However, Netflix isn’t cutting ties with a number of the creatives. With this, James would reportedly produce and star in a new single-camera comedy series, a la Michael Douglas’ The Kominsky Method.

And finally, Bonding creator Rightor Doyle is also staying in the fold, as he’s signed a development deal with the platform as well. There is sure to be bittersweet news for fans of the cancelled TV series. Believe it or not, another recently cancelled Netflix series found itself in the same unique position.

There’s honestly no telling how Netflix will choose to proceed with a given series, unless it’s a bonafide hit like Stranger Things or Ozark. All we can do is tip our hats to the renewed shows, honor the cancelled ones and wish our best to those still waiting for answers about the future.

What Series Did Rightor Doyle Create And Direct?

Iglesias,” “The Crew,” “Country Comfort” and “Bonding” will not be returning. “Bonding,” created and directed by Rightor Doyle, is concluding after two seasons and “Mr. Iglesias,” toplined by Gabriel Iglesias will end with part three. The streamer says they’ve closed a development deal with James to develop a single cam comedy series for him to produce and star in.

So, Netflix is not skimping on the comedy content. If anything, it’s making room for more.

How Many Comedy Series Has Netflix Opted Not To Continue With?

EXCLUSIVE: Netflix has opted not to proceed with new seasons of four comedy series: the multi-camera The Crew, Country Comfort and Mr. Iglesias and single-camera Bonding. Primetime-Panic Your Complete Guide to Pilots and Straight-to-Series orders See All Netflix The Crew, headlined by Kevin James, and Country Comfort, starring Katherine McPhee and Eddie Cibrian, are ending after their seasons; Mr. Iglesias, toplined by Gabriel Iglesias, produced two seasons, which were released in three parts; and Bonding, created and directed by Rightor Doyle, also did two seasons. Netflix is staying in business with several key auspices from the canceled shows.

Cancellations/Renewals Scorecard: TV Shows Ended Or Continuing In 2020-21 Season Additionally, Netflix has closed a development deal with Doyle and has the third in a series of Iglesias stand-up specials slated to shoot this summer. Netflix got off to a strong start in the comedy arena with single-camera comedies like Grace and Frankie and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt and multi-camera sitcoms like Fuller House and The Ranch. Since then, the streamer has faced challenges launching a hit half-hour comedy series, especially multi-camera shows.

Some of the reasons stem from the fact that Netflix’s development model does not include pilots, which are valuable proofs of concept for comedy series — where timing and cast chemistry is key — especially for multi-camera sitcoms. For Netflix, the first seasons serve as de facto pilots, with some of the series not going beyond that. There have been recent successes.

Additionally, Netflix recently ordered a one-hour comedy variety special executive produced by and starring Will Smith and a high-profile comedy series set in the LA Lakers’ front office from Mindy Kaling, Elaine Ko and Jeanie Buss.

How Many Seasons Of Mr. Iglesias Did Netflix Cancel?

July 2, 2021 It is being reported that Netflix has cancelled Mr. Iglesias after two seasons. The news comes nearly seven months after the comedy concluded its sophomore run, which was released in two parts in mid and late 2020. It was a bad day for comedies on the streaming service, as three others also got the ax.

The genre in general has been a challenge for Netflix, as many of its scripted comedies have had their runs cut short as of late. Mr. Iglesias stars comedian Gabriel Iglesias, who plays a good-natured history teacher who works at his alma mater, Woodrow Wilson High School in Long Beach, California. He spends his days trying to make a difference in the lives of his smart, but underperforming, students.