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Denis OHare Calls on Fans to Vote for The Boroughs After Netflix Cancellation
When Netflix decided to end its high‑budget science‑fiction series The Boroughs after a single season, actor Denis O’Hare took to Instagram to rally the show’s fans.
In a post that quickly went viral, O’Hare voiced his disappointment, calling the series "such a great show" and noting that audiences had connected strongly with its story and characters. The actor’s candid tone underscored how the cancellation felt abrupt to those who had followed the series from its May 21, 2026 premiere.
Netflix’s choice to cancel The Boroughs—an executive‑produced venture by the Duffer Brothers, the creators of Stranger Things—was reportedly driven by financial considerations. Variety, Deadline and other outlets report that the platform cited the high costs of producing a high‑budget sci‑fi drama and a broader strategy of trimming expensive genre projects, a trend that has also seen other critically acclaimed series pulled from the catalog.
O’Hare’s Instagram message turned the frustration into a playful call to action. "I think we still have a couple of days before the end of Emmy voting that everyone should just vote for The Boroughs," the actor wrote. He added that viewers could also vote for him personally if they wished. In the same post, he named co‑stars Bill Pullman, Alfre Woodard, Alfred Molina, Geena Davis, Clarke Peters, Seth Numrich and Alice Kremelberg, framing the suggestion as a light‑hearted form of "sweet revenge" aimed at sending a message to Netflix.
The timing of the call coincided with the final days of the Emmy Awards voting cycle, which, according to the Television Academy, remains open until the end of the month. Geena Davis, another principal actor on the show, also expressed surprise at the cancellation in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, echoing the sentiment of many cast members who felt the series had a dedicated fan base.
The Duffer Brothers, who have recently announced a 2028 feature film slated for release by Paramount, have faced criticism for their partnership with Netflix. The Boroughs cancellation came just two days after Paramount revealed the release date for the film, adding to a perception that the brothers’ projects are struggling to find a long‑term home on streaming platforms.
Netflix’s broader strategy appears to be shifting toward more cost‑effective content, as evidenced by the removal of several high‑budget series in 2026. The company’s subscriber base remains strong, with 325 million paid memberships worldwide, but the platform has been tightening its production pipeline to manage expenses.
At present, The Boroughs remains available on Netflix for viewers who wish to rewatch the single season. No official statement has been released regarding a potential revival or sale to another distributor, and the cast and crew have not announced any plans to continue the story outside of Netflix.
The situation underscores the volatility of streaming‑platform production decisions and the impact of financial considerations on creative projects. Fans of the series can still access the show on Netflix, and the cast’s social‑media outreach may influence the final Emmy voting results, although it is unclear how much effect a single‑season series will have on the awards.
The industry will continue to monitor Netflix’s content strategy, especially as the Duffer Brothers prepare for their upcoming feature film and other projects seek distribution partners. For now, The Boroughs remains a one‑season artifact of a high‑budget sci‑fi experiment that ended abruptly in mid‑2026.
In a post that quickly went viral, O’Hare voiced his disappointment, calling the series "such a great show" and noting that audiences had connected strongly with its story and characters. The actor’s candid tone underscored how the cancellation felt abrupt to those who had followed the series from its May 21, 2026 premiere.
Netflix’s choice to cancel The Boroughs—an executive‑produced venture by the Duffer Brothers, the creators of Stranger Things—was reportedly driven by financial considerations. Variety, Deadline and other outlets report that the platform cited the high costs of producing a high‑budget sci‑fi drama and a broader strategy of trimming expensive genre projects, a trend that has also seen other critically acclaimed series pulled from the catalog.
O’Hare’s Instagram message turned the frustration into a playful call to action. "I think we still have a couple of days before the end of Emmy voting that everyone should just vote for The Boroughs," the actor wrote. He added that viewers could also vote for him personally if they wished. In the same post, he named co‑stars Bill Pullman, Alfre Woodard, Alfred Molina, Geena Davis, Clarke Peters, Seth Numrich and Alice Kremelberg, framing the suggestion as a light‑hearted form of "sweet revenge" aimed at sending a message to Netflix.
The timing of the call coincided with the final days of the Emmy Awards voting cycle, which, according to the Television Academy, remains open until the end of the month. Geena Davis, another principal actor on the show, also expressed surprise at the cancellation in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, echoing the sentiment of many cast members who felt the series had a dedicated fan base.
The Duffer Brothers, who have recently announced a 2028 feature film slated for release by Paramount, have faced criticism for their partnership with Netflix. The Boroughs cancellation came just two days after Paramount revealed the release date for the film, adding to a perception that the brothers’ projects are struggling to find a long‑term home on streaming platforms.
Netflix’s broader strategy appears to be shifting toward more cost‑effective content, as evidenced by the removal of several high‑budget series in 2026. The company’s subscriber base remains strong, with 325 million paid memberships worldwide, but the platform has been tightening its production pipeline to manage expenses.
At present, The Boroughs remains available on Netflix for viewers who wish to rewatch the single season. No official statement has been released regarding a potential revival or sale to another distributor, and the cast and crew have not announced any plans to continue the story outside of Netflix.
The situation underscores the volatility of streaming‑platform production decisions and the impact of financial considerations on creative projects. Fans of the series can still access the show on Netflix, and the cast’s social‑media outreach may influence the final Emmy voting results, although it is unclear how much effect a single‑season series will have on the awards.
The industry will continue to monitor Netflix’s content strategy, especially as the Duffer Brothers prepare for their upcoming feature film and other projects seek distribution partners. For now, The Boroughs remains a one‑season artifact of a high‑budget sci‑fi experiment that ended abruptly in mid‑2026.
