Denis O'Hare Calls Emmy Voting 'Sweet Revenge' After Netflix Axes 'The Boroughs'

Denis O'Hare is turning his disappointment over Netflix's cancellation of "The Boroughs" into a playful campaign for Emmy recognition. The actor, who played Wally on the Duffer Brothers' sci-fi series, took to Instagram with a humorous proposal: encourage fans to vote for the show in the Emmys as a form of payback against the streaming giant. According to Deadline, O'Hare suggested the voting push as a way to "stick it to Netflix."

DeadlineDenis O'Hare Jokingly Suggests Emmy Voting as 'Revenge' After Netflix Cancels 'The Boroughs'

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TheWrap reported that O'Hare expressed disappointment over the cancellation after just one season, but framed the Emmy push as a way to embarrass Netflix for dropping a critically acclaimed series. The actor's comments came in response to the news that "The Boroughs" would not be renewed, a decision that has clearly rankled the cast and crew.

O'Hare's call for Emmy votes is a pointed jab at Netflix's algorithm-driven renewal strategy, which often cancels shows that fail to achieve immediate breakout status. By rallying fans to submit the series for Emmy consideration, O'Hare is betting that industry recognition could serve as a public rebuke to the platform's business model. TheWrap noted that the actor sees this as a chance for "sweet revenge" against the streaming service.

While the Emmy voting process is typically driven by industry professionals, O'Hare's social media push could amplify the show's visibility among voters. Deadline reported that the actor's Instagram post was delivered in a joking tone, but the underlying message was clear: he believes the series deserved a longer run. Whether the campaign will translate into actual nominations remains uncertain, but O'Hare has already turned a cancellation into a conversation about artistic merit versus corporate metrics.