Netflix is back with another round of cancelations — and this time, it’s hitting the animated world hard. According to What’s on Netflix, three adult animated shows have been officially dropped after just one season, even though two of them had already started early development for Season 2.
At affairstime.com, we break down what happened, why these shows struggled, and how viewers reacted.
1️⃣ Good Times — A Classic Reboot That Missed the Mark
The animated reboot of the beloved 1970s CBS sitcom Good Times premiered in April 2024 with high curiosity but disappointing execution.
Why It Was Canceled:
- The new animated twist couldn’t capture the heart or nostalgia of the original.
- Rotten Tomatoes ratings were extremely low — 10% critics score and 28% audience score.
- Despite a brief appearance in Netflix’s Top 10, the momentum quickly died.
About the Series:
Created by Ranada Shepard and Carl Jones, the show focused on the modern Evans family with a talented voice cast including:
- J.B. Smoove
- Marsai Martin
- Yvette Nicole Brown
- Slink Johnson
- Jay Pharoah
Unfortunately, fans agreed: not every classic needs an animated reboot.
2️⃣ Exploding Kittens — Big Concept, Mixed Reviews
Based on the wildly popular tabletop card game, Exploding Kittens brought cats, chaos, and comedy to Netflix.
Plot Highlights:
Tom Ellis voices Godcat, a divine being forced to live as a housecat on Earth. Along with the Devil — also trapped in feline form — he deals with humans, dysfunction, and slapstick adventures.
Cast Includes:
- Tom Ellis
- Sasheer Zamata
- Suzy Nakamura
- Mark Proksch
- Ally Maki
- Kenny Yates
Why It Was Canceled:
- Reviews were mixed but not terrible — 72% on Rotten Tomatoes.
- There was early Season 2 development, but Netflix pulled the plug anyway.
- It didn’t gain the viral momentum expected from such a big brand.
3️⃣ Twilight of the Gods — Even Zack Snyder Couldn’t Save It
This was the most surprising cancelation for fans. Created by Zack Snyder, Jay Oliva, and Eric Carrasco, Twilight of the Gods premiered in September 2024, bringing an epic Norse-mythology adventure to Netflix.
Why Fans Expected More:
- Strong voice cast: Sylvia Hoeks, Stuart Martin, Paterson Joseph
- Positive reviews — 76% approval rating
- High production value
- Snyder’s big fan base
Why It Still Got Canceled:
- Despite good reviews, it failed to reach Netflix’s weekly global Top 10 chart.
- It appeared in daily Top 10s in over 60 countries, but not consistently enough.
- Early work on Season 2 wasn’t enough to keep it afloat.
Why Netflix Keeps Canceling Shows This Fast
Netflix frequently evaluates:
✔ Viewership numbers
✔ Completion rates
✔ Production cost
✔ Audience engagement
If a show doesn’t hit the platform’s internal benchmarks — even if reviews are good — it risks cancelation. Unfortunately, all three animated series fell short in one way or another.
Final Takeaway — What This Means for Animated Fans
Netflix is clearly tightening its belt on animation, especially adult-oriented series. Fans of Good Times, Exploding Kittens, and Twilight of the Gods may be disappointed, but the streaming landscape is constantly shifting.
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