Netflix Cancels 'Girls5eva' After Three Seasons
The musical comedy, previously rescued from Peacock, ends its run due to low viewership despite critical acclaim.
- ‘Girls5eva,’ created by Meredith Scardino and produced by Tina Fey, followed a ’90s girl group attempting a comeback decades later.
- The show aired two seasons on Peacock before Netflix picked it up for a third season, which premiered in March 2024.
- Star Busy Philipps revealed on her podcast that the show was canceled due to low viewership, failing to make Netflix’s top 10 rankings.
- The series earned critical praise and three Emmy nominations but struggled to find a larger audience on both platforms.
- Philipps expressed hope for the characters’ future, suggesting a potential live stage adaptation or musical down the line.