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Netflix cancels highly-rated 'The Boroughs' despite strong debut

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Netflix has canceled the series "The Boroughs," despite its high critical acclaim and a 97% score on Rotten Tomatoes. The show, which featured a cast including Alfre Woodard, Alfred Molina, and Geena Davis, had a strong debut, reaching #1 on Netflix's top 10 and staying there for nearly a month with 9.5 million views. However, viewership dropped significantly in its second week, leading Netflix to cancel the series, a decision that has frustrated fans and creators who had planned for multiple seasons. AI

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Netflix cancels highly-rated 'The Boroughs' despite strong debut

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

    Netflix Just Canceled A 97% Rotten Tomatoes Scored Show

    Netflix has cancelled a series with a sky-high Rotten Tomatoes score just a month after its premiere, which is a surprise.

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