Sex/Life could still have a future even after its Netflix cancelation. The show first premiered on Netflix in 2021 and quickly earned a second season. Unfortunately, it quickly courted controversy. The leading actor, Sarah Shahi (Billie), emphasized that she would never have the opportunity to work with the platform again after publicly criticizing Netflix. She was not alone in her criticism, as the show earned nothing but poor reviews. Season 3 was canceled shortly after Shahi shared her comments, bringing Sex/Life‘s legacy to an end.
There could still be a future for the show, however. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Shahi expressed that she “would love” to return for another season. With Brad and Billie still early in their story, she hopes to continue their romantic storyline. While Netflix may be unwilling to approve more episodes, she hopes that another platform will hear her comments and approve a follow-up. Check out her full quote below:
I would love to do that. Especially with the way season two ended where, in a way, they’re at the very beginning of the Brad and Billie story. So if anyone is out there listening and would love to take a stab at that, I would be more than willing.
Shahi Is Still Loyal To The Show
When Shahi spoke out, she predicted that she would not work with Netflix again. After all, Shahi directly criticized the show’s writing, referring to it as “gimmicky” and “challenging“. She mostly argued that Brad (Adam Demos) deserved a larger role. It was a fair critique, as his position in the show was severely diminished in season 2. Her argument was echoed by viewers, resulting in a strong premiere that gradually faded. The show premiered at second place on Netflix’s charts and fell off completely within a month. As a result of its limited potential, Netflix canceled Sex/Life season 3.
Audiences and critics alike despaired over the show’s quality.
Despite her criticism, however, these more recent comments are proof that Shahi’s surprising reaction was never altogether negative. She remains loyal to the show and only wishes to see it improve. Considering that the show earned a 40% Tomatometer score and a 53% Popcornmeter score on Rotten Tomatoes, she was not wrong that it needed change. Audiences and critics alike despaired over the show’s quality. If season 3 is on the way, it does desperately need to improve. Unfortunately, that prospect remains unlikely.
Our Take On Sex/Life’s Cancelation
Another Platform Could Pick The Show Up
Other shows have been saved by networks in the past. 9-1-1 was canceled by Fox and saved by ABC. Scrubs ran on NBC before finding a home on ABC. Community spent six seasons with NBC before moving to the now-defunct Yahoo! Screen. If Sex/Life can find a new home, season 3 would be a likely prospect. That is, however, unlikely. With its focus on more erotic storytelling, its poor reviews, and its lack of a vocal fanbase, a revival would be an extremely risky prospect. While Shahi is looking forward to potential opportunities, they are unlikely to come.
Source: THR