Netflix Shows Are All Worldwide Hits — Until They’re Not
- Lack of ratings data keeps competitors, producers in the dark
- Recent cancellations may be tied to pledge for profit surge
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On a conference call last October, Netflix Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos described the hip-hop drama “The Get Down” as a success, like the booming streaming service’s other popular shows.
Eight months and 11 episodes later, “The Get Down” is history, a flop after one season on the world’s largest paid video service. The sci-fi thriller “Sense8,” another of the company’s lavish productions, was scrapped after two seasons.