By Netflix has effectively cancelled its military coming-of-age comedy-drama series “Boots,” the final show of legendary producer Norman Lear, ending as a one-and-done on the streamer.
The verdict has been announced more than two months after the eight-episode first season was released on the platform.
The show launched to quite good reviews from both critics and audiences, landed solid ratings (9.4 million views during its first full week), had internal support at the streamer, and even got a bunch of free publicity from the White House publicly commenting (albeit negatively) on the show.
So why was it cancelled? Netflix and Sony Pictures Television looked at the long-term viewership data and opted not to renew. Initially, they were considering it, though, going so far as to extend the options on several key cast members.
Created by Andy Parker and inspired by Greg Cope White’s memoir The Pink Marine, the story follows directionless, closeted Cameron Cope (Miles Heizer) and his straight best friend Ray McAffey (Liam Oh) as they join a diverse group of recruits.
Set in the tough world of the U.S. Marine Corps in 1990, when being gay in the military was illegal, the ensemble navigates the literal and metaphorical landmines of boot camp, forging unlikely bonds and discovering their true selves.
Kieron Moore, Dominic Goodman, Angus O’Brien, Blake Burt and Rico Paris co-starred. Due to the nature of the agreement, Sony can’t shop the series around to be picked up potentially elsewhere.
Source: Deadline
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