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Netflix Poised to End NBA Docuseries 'Starting 5' After Two Seasons

Reports cite weak viewership versus Netflix’s NFL series 'Quarterback'.

Overview

  • Multiple outlets, citing Sports Business Journal, report Netflix is likely not renewing a third season, and the company has not commented.
  • The series followed five NBA players each season across a two-season run that began with the 2023–24 campaign.
  • Internal Season 1 data in late 2024 trailed 'Quarterback,' and third-party metrics were described as soft, with official Netflix figures not expected until 2026.
  • Producers tied to LeBron JamesSpringHill/Uninterrupted could seek another platform, though a move would be challenging after underperformance.
  • The reported decision fuels scrutiny of access-heavy, athlete-managed sports documentaries and whether they can sustain broad audiences.