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Pentagon Rebuke Propels 'Boots' Up Netflix Charts

The creator says the criticism drew new viewers to a breakout dramedy already winning strong reviews.

Overview

  • Netflix reports Boots doubled its debut to 9.4 million views in week two, placing No. 2 on the English TV chart for the week of October 13–19.
  • Third‑party tracker FlixPatrol shows the series reclaiming the No. 1 spot on Netflix’s worldwide Top 10 at points this week after a brief dip.
  • Pentagon press secretary Kingsley Wilson labeled the show "woke garbage," and creator Andy Parker has quipped that the rebuke helped fuel its rise.
  • Critics and audiences align around roughly 90% on Rotten Tomatoes for the 1990s Marine Corps coming‑of‑age dramedy based on Greg Cope White’s memoir.
  • A second season has not been announced, though multiple reports say cast options were extended and producers emphasize veteran‑informed authenticity.