In a recent interview on Bloomberg, the new co-CEOs (Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters) of Netflix after Reed Hastings stepped down claimed that Netflix has never cancelled a successful TV show.
The streaming giant, known for its original hit series like Stranger Things, has now begun telling viewers that they “just imagined” the shows were good and that they were never actually on the platform.
“We’ve never cancelled a show that our viewers loved,” said Sarandos, who added with a wink, “or at least that’s what we want you to think.“
The move has confused subscribers, with many taking to social media to express their disbelief. “I could have sworn I watched Warrior Nun on Netflix for hours on end, but now they’re telling me it never existed,” said one confused viewer. “I don’t know what to believe anymore.“
The gaslighting tactic is not new for Netflix, as the company has a history of denying the existence of shows it has cancelled, including fan favorites like Sense8 and The OA.
“It’s all part of our master plan,” said Peters. “If we can make our viewers question their own sanity, they’ll be more likely to just accept whatever terrible shows we decide to release next.“
Despite the backlash, Netflix shows no signs of stopping its gaslighting campaign. So, the next time you discover your favorite show has been cancelled after two seasons, remember: it’s all in your head.
