10 Best Netflix Shows Cancelled After One Season
6. The Get Down
Baz Luhrmann’s musical extravaganza The Get Down cast the spotlight on the rise of hip hop music in 1997. This one is technically two seasons, but they’re really more of a Part 1 and Part 2, so for the purposes of this list we’re letting it slide. Set in the South Bronx in New York, the show was praised for its vibrance, compelling themes, fascinating characters, and attention to detail in recreating its specific moment in history.
The 11-episode run came to an end largely because Luhrmann was unable to commit to the second season due to his film schedule.
Though it didn’t get the finale it deserved, The Get Down was an impressive outing for Netflix due to its especially high quality. Though it’s likely that the show's incredible $120 million production price tag might have also played a role in the streaming giant choosing not to renew it.
With a critical Rotten Tomatoes rating of 77% and an audience score of 90%, at least it left a great legacy.