Netflix subscribers seem to be sending the streamer a message, loud and clear. Pristinely produced series featuring A-list talent and challenging themes will always struggle to compete with a good, old-fashioned thriller. This year, Netflix has seen the second seasons of Beef and The Four Seasons underperform, while the high-profile new sci-fi series The Boroughs was canceled after its debut season. Executive-produced by the Duffer Brothers, The Boroughs raked in around 5.5 million views in its first week. By comparison, the streamer’s latest Harlan Coben adaptation recently delivered 24 million views in its debut week.
