Netflix Splits Popular Shows Into Multi-Part Finales, Sparking Viewer Backlash

Netflix is actively expanding the reality dating show Love Is Blind with a third UK season commissioned even before the second has aired, while simultaneously canceling the costly Celebrity Bear Hunt after one season, reflecting a shift towards more live events. Fans of The Witcher face disappointment as the show likely will not return in 2025 due to Netflix’s crowded release schedule and absence of updates during the Tudum event, with Liam Hemsworth replacing Henry Cavill as Geralt for future seasons. The streaming service has also angered viewers by removing the Twilight Saga just weeks after adding it, causing frustration among fans of the franchise. Meanwhile, Netflix surprised audiences by announcing an extra final episode for The Sandman series, extending its conclusion beyond the originally planned two seasons, focusing on the character Death. Additionally, Netflix’s trend of splitting final seasons into multiple parts has drawn criticism, notably for Stranger Things season five, where the finale is divided into three separate release dates, diminishing viewer excitement and altering binge-watching habits. Overall, Netflix is balancing new content development with strategic cancellations and release models that have elicited mixed reactions from its audience.