It’s most common to hear about Netflix canceling a series that has already been released on their platform. After all, it’s become one of the easiest ways to curate a streaming service’s library or adjust for spending. When a show fails to generate enough viewership or positive buzz, it can quickly be axed in favor of projects with greater potential to drive subscriptions and maintain user interest.
This time, however, Netflix canceled a controversial series that was in development – leaving many wondering about the future of similar projects. The reason for this cancellation, however, is because Netflix just made a new deal.
As such, it will make up for the controversial series being canceled for any upset fans – which is something that typically hasn’t happened in the past – as far as cancelled shows go, so at least there’s a positive development in all of this.
This is especially important because Netflix has been developing this particular series for five years now. As was shared by Variety:
“Netflix has canceled the release of what was supposed to be a six-part Prince documentary directed by Ezra Edelman,” the outlet noted. This decision was made mutually in a new deal by Netflix and the Prince Estate. As further explained in a statement from Netflix:
“The Prince Estate and Netflix have come to a mutual agreement that will allow the estate to develop and produce a new documentary featuring exclusive content from Prince’s archive,” Netflix’s statement began. “As a result, the Netflix documentary will not be released.”
The controversy surrounding the original Prince documentary series began when representatives for his estate called the first cut “dramatic.” They insisted that the footage contained a “sensationalized” story revolving around Prince, one that was inaccurate and not true to the facts surrounding his life.
Fortunately, now that Netflix is making a new deal with the Prince Estate, one can hope a more appropriate documentary series can be made following this controversial attempt. Especially now that the estate will include exclusive content from Prince’s archive for the new project.
Hopefully we’ll have more details regarding this new take on the project in the near future. As for now, this is an exciting step forward for fans of Prince to see the late artist in a new light. Stay tuned to ScreenGeek for more news as we have it.