Netflix cancels two series
Definition
A common entertainment news headline phrase announcing that Netflix, the dominant streaming service, has discontinued two of its original television series, often after limited seasons.
Refers to Netflix's notorious pattern of abruptly axing shows, exemplified by recent 2026 cancellations like 'The Abandons,' 'The Residence,' and 'Pulse,' sparking fan outrage and memes about the platform's 'cancel culture.'
Examples
Just as I cleared my schedule for a double binge, Netflix cancels two series and turns my couch into a crime scene of unfinished stories.
Netflix cancels two series again, proving that in streaming, commitment is just a fancy word for 'one season and done.'
When Netflix cancels two series, it's like breaking up with someone who owes you 12 episodes—pure emotional whiplash.
My therapist says I need closure, but Netflix cancels two series and calls it a plot twist.