Netflix fans disappointed: streaming service saws off one of the most popular series after only two seasons

Time and again, Netflix leaves its subscribers speechless due to rigorous decisions. Now the streaming service canceled another popular series.

When it comes to the cost-usage calculation of its original series, the streaming service Netflix is ​​tough. Many popular series have already been canceled early because new seasons have not attracted enough (new) customers to the platform. Series hits such as “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina *” or “Daredevil” have already come under the hat - the latter is probably due to Disney's own ambitions for a streaming platform.

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New seasons were even officially planned for the series “The Society” and “I Am Not Okay With This”, but ultimately they were not immune from being canceled either - the corona pandemic thwarted the bill . Now Netflix is ​​announcing the next hammer: The popular series "Altered Carbon" will not get a third season . This is apparently a purely financial decision that has nothing to do with Covid-19, as the portal Deadline writes.

On Twitter, fans are taking this news less well. Many complain that “Altered Carbon” deserves a final season. "Really? You have to stop selling the good stuff, ”says one user annoyed. Another writes: “I can't believe that the third season #AlteredCarbon won't be done. How could the series not be extended? "

Yo @netflix .... Really? You need to stop canceling the good things. #AlteredCarbon

I cannot believe season 3 for #AlteredCarbon isn't happening. How could it not be renewed ?!

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The series was based on a 2002 novel of the same name by Richard K. Morgan - order the novel in three volumes here (promotional link) - and set in a future in which people can change their bodies like clothes . A person's consciousness and memories are stored on a chip so that the transfer can be carried out very easily. The main character Takeshi Kovacs is played by actors Anthony Mackie and Joel Kinnaman, among others. * tz.de is part of the nationwide Ippen digital editorial network.

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