7 Netflix Shows That Were Cancelled Too Soon
2. Bloodline
Why It Was Cancelled: Bloodline was cancelled in September 2016, with no clear reason given as to why.
However, around this time, THR published a report which hinted at friction between Netflix and Sony Pictures Television - the studio that actually produced the show. It was stated that Netflix cut the episode order for Bloodline's third season from 13 down to ten, and also decided to slash its licensing fees.
So while a bad relationship between Netflix and Sony could be the real reason for Bloodline's cancellation, we don't really know for sure.
Why It Deserved A Future: Bloodline is one of the best-reviewed Netflix originals ever, with a peak Metacritic score of 75, a fresh Rotten Tomatoes average of 61 percent, and numerous Emmy nominations - and even a win. Each subsequent season was received worse than the last, but a show as quality as this one (and as prestigious) seems like one you keep working on and perfecting, not just one you scrap.
The show had unfinished business, too. In the finale, John (expertly played by Kyle Chandler) faces his nephew and prepares to explain why he killed the kid's dad. Right before this conversation takes place though, the screen fades to black and the show ends. Forever. This made the ending feel rushed and unsatisfying, and it was an odd place to leave things. A drama show that avoided showing us some heavy drama felt like an incredibly dumb decision.
Co-creator Todd A. Kessler did try to justify this ending by saying that he wanted the audience to "pick up where that leaves off", but this weak excuse made it clear that Bloodline was ended before its time, with that aforementioned studio friction possibly rushing Kessler into crafting a lacklustre finale. Bloodline deserved a much better sendoff than the one it got.