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Creator Blasts Netflix Algorithm For Show Axing
1 Feb
Summary
- Kurt Sutter publicly criticized Netflix's decision to cancel his show.
- Sutter alleges over $150 million was spent on the cancelled series.
- The Abandons garnered 19.8 million views in its first 28 days.
Creator Kurt Sutter has broken his silence regarding Netflix's cancellation of his period Western, "The Abandons." In a public statement, Sutter expressed his dismay with the streaming giant's decision, suggesting that the algorithm was favored over the creator's vision. He lamented the potential loss of a "beautiful project" due to this choice.
Sutter also revealed a staggering cost for the series, alleging that over $150 million was spent. He characterized this expenditure as a waste resulting from leadership failures, a trend he believes is destructive. He had previously departed the show during production over creative differences.
"The Abandons" premiered on December 4th and recorded 19.8 million views within its first 28 days, according to Netflix's viewership report. The show also secured a spot in the Netflix Top 10 for English series for two weeks, peaking at No. 4. However, viewership declined subsequently.
The series, set in Washington Territory circa 1854, starred Lena Headey and Gillian Anderson as matriarchs of two distinct families. The cancellation came after the season finale, which Sutter himself wrote, concluded on a significant cliffhanger, leaving plotlines unresolved.
