Netflix has done it again: Almost out of nowhere, the mystery thriller series “1899” was cancelled after the first season. Much to the displeasure of the fans, because so many questions now remain unanswered.
1899″ was one of the most interesting series projects of 2022, after all, the mystery thriller series was the new format of the “Dark” makers. And for the most part, Baran bo Odar and Jantje Friese did not disappoint their followers. Although it was agreed that “Dark” was better in the end, “1899” was able to provide positive feedback as a tricky and extremely twisty guessing game.
What is perhaps even more important for Netflix, however, is the success of the series, which the streaming service famously determines in watchtime (i.e. minutes watched). Here, “1899” has reached more than 200 million hours and in the end only failed to make it to first place in the internal series charts because “The Crown” season 5 simply had far too strong competition at the start at the same time. Nevertheless: Like “Dark”, “1899” was a worldwide hit.
But now the big disappointment: Although “1899” by Baran bo Odar and Jantje Friese is set for a total of three seasons, Netflix has now made the decision to cancel the series after the first season. Odar announced this via Instagram and commented as follows: “We know that millions of fans will be disappointed. But we want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for being part of this wonderful adventure. “
Dear @Netflix – I personally know how it feels to have your series canceled on a cliffhanger. It’s deeply heartbreaking. So trust me when I say: Canceling 1899 goes against audience desire, finality & the magic of cinema. So keep cinema magic alive & renew 1899NetflixSave1899 pic.twitter.com/2OmbUY6Kpj
– Matthew Ewald (@Matthew__Ewald) January 2, 2023
With the cancellation of “1899”, Netflix proves once again that the streaming service has no problem making short work of unfinished series. In the case of the mystery series, this step is of course particularly frustrating for many followers, as countless unanswered questions remain, which will probably never be answered in the way Baran bo Odor and Jantje Friese would have liked.
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