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Netflix cancels hit show "The Boroughs" despite top ratings and acclaim

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Netflix has canceled the show "The Boroughs" despite its critical acclaim and high viewership. The series, which starred Alfred Molina, Geena Davis, and Alfre Woodard, achieved a 96% score on Rotten Tomatoes and topped Nielsen's streaming charts in its second week. Despite its success, reports suggest the show's high production cost of approximately $10 million per episode may have led to its cancellation, though this is unconfirmed. AI

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Netflix cancels hit show "The Boroughs" despite top ratings and acclaim

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Paul Tassi, Senior Contributor ·

    Netflix Canceled A Show That Just Hit #1 On Nielsen’s Streaming Ratings

    Netflix cancels many shows, but it killed one of its best-reviewed, most watched series, according to new data.

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