After three seasons, Girls5Eva has been canceled for the second time — this time by Netflix.
Originally launched on Peacock in 2021, the musical comedy’s first two seasons ran until 2022. When Peacock chose not to renew the show, Netflix stepped in and picked it up for a third season, which aired in March 2024. However, the show has now been officially canceled by the streaming giant.
Created by Meredith Scardino and produced by Tina Fey, the series centered on a ’90s girl group who reunite to try and revive their careers after an unexpected second chance. Starring Sara Bareilles, Busy Philipps, Paula Pell, and Renée Elise Goldsberry, Girls5Eva received praise for its witty humor and satirical original songs.
Despite high hopes after its move to Netflix, the show failed to gain a significant following. In a recent analysis, Variety TV Editor Michael Schneider suggested that the show’s title might have contributed to its struggle, noting that many viewers don’t spend enough time on a tile to fully grasp a show’s premise.
Philipps confirmed the cancellation during a recent episode of her Doing Her Best podcast. “It’s dead. Yeah. I’m just saying it because, fuck it. If Netflix won’t, I will,” she stated. She speculated that the series may not have attracted enough viewers or the right kind of attention. “I don’t know. I actually just don’t know,” she added.
Philipps went on to explain that Netflix has not provided details on the deal structure after the show moved from Peacock for its second season, nor have they confirmed whether it’s truly the end for the show. “So there’s time. I don’t think it’ll ever be dead-dead. The characters are too good,” she said. She even jokingly suggested a future for the series as a live stage show or even a Broadway musical.
Reflecting on the show’s title, Philips also raised the possibility that Girls5Eva might have been off-putting to some viewers. “I think the name ‘Girls5Eva’ is amazing and totally right, but I think it’s possible it alienates men — like straight fucking dudes. Has anyone ever done a study on how women-forward titles affect the success of shows?” she pondered.
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