r/netflix • u/LeonNeuton • 29d ago

News Article "The Internet tantrums have begun." -Thanks to Netflix's New split release model.

One common point of contention among both critics and viewers of the new season of Wednesday is Netflix's decision to split the release into two parts. As the first four episodes set up a satisfying new mystery, many feel the mid-season cutoff is abrupt and disrupts the show's momentum, leaving viewers with an "unsatisfying appetizer" rather than a complete meal.

"Fans will have to wait until Wednesday, Sept. 3, for Wednesday Season 2, Part 2 – which will conclude with episodes five through eight."

With so many taking it to the Internet streets; Is the uproar warranted? Or are we just spoiled brats moonlighting as binge divas?

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u/HecklerusPrime 29d ago

1) A lot of people wait until September to watch the complete show 2) Netflix sees low numbers for Part 1 3) Executives conclude the show isn't popular, rather than determining their shitty release schedule is shit 4) Netflix cancels the show before Part 2 releases with good viewer counts

I firmly believe Netflix's strategy is to cancel a show by the time it hits 3 seasons, especially if it stars big names like in Kaos. As the show gets popular, the stars will ask for more money to renew contracts. This raises production costs which hurts the Netflix profit margin. If all they have are new shows, then they can offer the actors less, then they can profit more from the fixed price model.

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u/Coolboss999 28d ago

Though this isn't the case for Wednesday because it got renewed for a Season 3 before Season 2 even dropped

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u/HecklerusPrime 28d ago

That doesn't mean as much as you'd expect. Glow was canceled after 3 seasons even though it was renewed for a fourth. At this point I think they announce renewals before the current season drops because people have grown so accustomed to canceled shows that they don't tune in unless they know it'll continue.

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u/Im_Daydrunk 28d ago

I will say they definitely had a good excuse for Glow not getting its last season as Covid happened right when production would have started

Under normal circumstances I do think the 4th season would have happened