Netflix Cancels 'Boots' Despite 30.7 Million Views and Strong Reviews; Emmy Buzz Emerges
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Michael Schneider
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Summary
Netflix canceled the coming-of-age comedy-drama 'Boots' — the final project executive produced by the late Norman Lear — despite it outperforming other Netflix comedies with 30.7 million views and a 90% Rotten Tomatoes score. The article explores whether Emmy recognition could potentially revive interest in the show or pressure Netflix to reconsider its cancellation.
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But not-so-conveniently missing from Netflix's pitch was another original that did better than both of them: 'Boots' Season 1.
When Netflix released its engagement report for the second half of 2025, the streamer touted the success of 'Nobody Wants This' Season 2 (30.4 million views) and Season 5 of 'Emily in Paris' (30.3 million views) among its top comedies.
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