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Netflix to Remove Canadian Sci-Fi Series Between on July 1, 2026
Netflix will pull the Canadian science‑fiction drama Between from its streaming catalog on July 1 2026, effective at midnight Pacific Time. U.S. subscribers will have one final full day—June 30—to binge the show before it disappears.
The series first aired on Citytv in Canada on May 21 2015 and later reached global audiences as a Netflix Original. Created by Michael McGowan, it follows pregnant teenager Wiley Day—played by Jennette McCurdy—as she navigates a small town devastated by a mysterious disease that eliminates every adult aged 22 or older. Wiley’s plan to place her unborn child for adoption is thwarted by a government quarantine, forcing her and her best friend to investigate the virus’s origins.
Between ran for two seasons, totaling 20 episodes. Season 1 premiered on Citytv and on Netflix outside Canada in 2015, while season 2 was announced on July 8 2015 and debuted on June 30 2016, concluding with its final episode on August 4 2016. Since that time, no official cancellation announcement has been made and no new episodes have been produced.
Critical reception was largely negative. On Rotten Tomatoes the series holds a 22 % critic score, whereas audience members rate it 67 %. Keven Sullivan, in a review for The New York Times, wrote that “Despite the intriguing premise, Between’s writing winds up being as deadly as the show’s virus—except this sickness affects viewers of all ages.” Sullivan noted that the series’ style failed to compensate for its perceived lack of substance.
In contrast, casual viewers have shown more tolerance. One fan, speaking on a discussion forum, described the show as “engaging and entertaining” despite “plot holes” and “clichés of the post‑apocalyptic genre.” The viewer admitted the characters were “weak and somewhat forgettable,” yet praised the plot as a strong point.
Netflix’s decision to remove Between is part of the company’s routine monthly content rotation. The July 2026 schedule includes 48 titles slated for removal, encompassing other Netflix Originals and licensed properties. The platform typically drops content that has not met viewership thresholds or whose licensing agreements have expired.
Pulling Between reflects Netflix’s strategy to streamline its catalog and allocate bandwidth to higher‑performing titles. While the series cultivated a dedicated fan base, its low critic score and modest audience engagement likely influenced the removal.
For fans who want to watch the series before it vanishes, the final full day on Netflix will be June 30 2026. After that date, the show will no longer be available on the platform, and no official statement indicates it will be re‑licensed elsewhere.
The removal of Between underscores the transient nature of streaming libraries and the importance of timely viewing for niche or low‑profile series. It also illustrates how Netflix balances its original content portfolio with licensing costs and audience metrics.
As of now, no further production announcements or licensing deals for Between have been disclosed. The series remains a closed chapter in Netflix’s catalog, with its two‑season run concluding in 2016 and its final removal scheduled for July 2026.
The series first aired on Citytv in Canada on May 21 2015 and later reached global audiences as a Netflix Original. Created by Michael McGowan, it follows pregnant teenager Wiley Day—played by Jennette McCurdy—as she navigates a small town devastated by a mysterious disease that eliminates every adult aged 22 or older. Wiley’s plan to place her unborn child for adoption is thwarted by a government quarantine, forcing her and her best friend to investigate the virus’s origins.
Between ran for two seasons, totaling 20 episodes. Season 1 premiered on Citytv and on Netflix outside Canada in 2015, while season 2 was announced on July 8 2015 and debuted on June 30 2016, concluding with its final episode on August 4 2016. Since that time, no official cancellation announcement has been made and no new episodes have been produced.
Critical reception was largely negative. On Rotten Tomatoes the series holds a 22 % critic score, whereas audience members rate it 67 %. Keven Sullivan, in a review for The New York Times, wrote that “Despite the intriguing premise, Between’s writing winds up being as deadly as the show’s virus—except this sickness affects viewers of all ages.” Sullivan noted that the series’ style failed to compensate for its perceived lack of substance.
In contrast, casual viewers have shown more tolerance. One fan, speaking on a discussion forum, described the show as “engaging and entertaining” despite “plot holes” and “clichés of the post‑apocalyptic genre.” The viewer admitted the characters were “weak and somewhat forgettable,” yet praised the plot as a strong point.
Netflix’s decision to remove Between is part of the company’s routine monthly content rotation. The July 2026 schedule includes 48 titles slated for removal, encompassing other Netflix Originals and licensed properties. The platform typically drops content that has not met viewership thresholds or whose licensing agreements have expired.
Pulling Between reflects Netflix’s strategy to streamline its catalog and allocate bandwidth to higher‑performing titles. While the series cultivated a dedicated fan base, its low critic score and modest audience engagement likely influenced the removal.
For fans who want to watch the series before it vanishes, the final full day on Netflix will be June 30 2026. After that date, the show will no longer be available on the platform, and no official statement indicates it will be re‑licensed elsewhere.
The removal of Between underscores the transient nature of streaming libraries and the importance of timely viewing for niche or low‑profile series. It also illustrates how Netflix balances its original content portfolio with licensing costs and audience metrics.
As of now, no further production announcements or licensing deals for Between have been disclosed. The series remains a closed chapter in Netflix’s catalog, with its two‑season run concluding in 2016 and its final removal scheduled for July 2026.
