Why Netflix Cancels Popular Series the Residence?

[MarleyAnderson]

Can you help me understand why Netflix cancels popular series like The Residence? It seems confusing since they have a strong following. Any insights or suggestions on the reasoning behind these decisions?

 

[katherinebrown]

The Residence was reportedly canceled by Netflix because of its high production costs, which included constructing a sophisticated White House set. Even though it was a Shondaland production and received positive reviews, its overall viewership fell short of the necessary threshold for renewal despite the large budget.

 

[Ammy]

Netflix canceled The Residence mainly due to its high production costs and the show not meeting the platform’s viewership vs. investment goals, despite initial popularity.

 

[William Johnson]

Netflix dropped The Residence mainly because the show was too expensive to keep making. The massive White House set and high production budget didn’t line up with what Netflix wanted to spend. On top of that, it didn’t pull in strong enough attention after release, so Netflix decided not to move forward with another season.

 

[Choaks]

Netflix canceled The Residence after one season largely due to its high production costs from building an elaborate White House set and tight budget talks failing for a second season. The show also faced bad timing, launching right after a huge hit (Adolescence) that overshadowed its viewership, making renewal harder despite decent ratings. Ultimately, Netflix prioritized cost-efficiency and performance over continuing even well-reviewed series.

 

[Emberrichards]

A show like The Residence, which is a Netflix original, is regularly brought to an end by the streaming service as a result of a combination of reasons: the number of views being below what was expected, the production costs being high, and the company changing its content strategy, although the series might be a fan favorite.

 

[Mike_Wheeler]

Netflix officially canceled The Residence in July 2025, citing a mix of costly production and bad timing. The series, which received excellent reviews, was unable to justify its huge budgetmainly due to an elaborate White House set and a star-studded cast, studded castby the level of its audience after it got overshadowed by the viral success of another Netflix hit, Adolescence.

 

[Ammy]

Netflix canceled The Residence mainly due to a mix of high production costs and viewership that didn’t meet Netflix’s long-term performance expectations. Despite early interest, the show struggled to justify its expensive setup compared to stronger-performing titles, leading Netflix to end it after one season—a common strategy the platform uses to prioritize profitability and audience retention.

 

[Colter]

Netflix canceled The Residence because it didn’t meet the streamer’s high performance benchmarks — despite early buzz — with viewership, engagement and cost (expensive production) falling short of what Netflix requires for renewal.

 

[Sheldon_Cooper]

Netflix decided to cancel The Residence as the high cost of production was not covered by the viewership. Besides that, the major delays and the death of the lead actor, Andre Braugher, factored in to increase the budget. At the end of the day, the show didn't satisfy the particular cost, to the viewer benchmark that Netflix sets for a renewal.