Following the disappointing news that Netflix have decided to cancel the sci-fi action series, Altered Carbon, fans have taken to social media to vent their anger and frustration. This means that the second season of the show will be its last, and fans are not happy to have to say goodbye to Altered Carbon so soon.
Alright 2020, how you gonna suck toda--
— The Warp Zone (@warpzonetweets) August 26, 2020
NETFLIX: ALTERED CARBON CANCELLED! pic.twitter.com/OKM6snx3Ks
Many fans are perplexed at the streaming giant's decision to give shows such as 13 Reasons Why several seasons, while cancelling the intriguingly plotted science fiction series.
Netflix making 3 ‘Kissing Booth’ movies and somehow dragged ‘13 Reasons Why’ to 4 seasons.
— Rodney (@rodneyn95) August 26, 2020
But they’re cancelling Altered Carbon, a phenomenal ass show, after 2 seasons.
That don’t sit right with me in the slightest.
Needless to say, fans of Altered Carbon are very unhappy with Netflix's decision, with some calling out the streaming service in order to best communicate their angry.
REALLY @netflix !!! You took altered Carbon???! I’m heatedddddd pic.twitter.com/7D8wz1OV68
— Makayla🧝🏿♀️ (@makayla_H0li) August 26, 2020
Others have even noticed a pattern emerge, with Netflix seemingly cancelling the more interesting, risky, critically acclaimed shows such as Altered Carbon, Santa Clarita Diet, Sense8, and The OA.
What the fuck are you doing @netflix? Don't you dare take #AlteredCarbon away from us. You've an awesome series, with an awesome asian cast. Fix that shit, stop canceling good shows. pic.twitter.com/DzfasMZdLr
— pedro type 40👽 (@pedrotype40) August 26, 2020
The surprise cancellation of [Altered Carbon} is the last straw for many, with one user offering a scathing review of Netflix's approach to programming saying, "Well that's #Netflix for ya, they are only interested in keeping shows that draw in new subscribers. As soon as a show stops doing that..it's done. They could care less about how popular a show is, if it's not bringing new money it gets the axe."
This view has been echoed by others, with another Altered Carbon fan saying, "What is Netflix even good for anymore? they've turned from a streaming service that took lots of risks on interesting shows especially sci-fi, to milking a handful of tired originals and showing reruns of shows that aired on TV."
Altered Carbon being axed has some fans concerned about Netflix shows they love, such as the fantasy series The Witcher.
if the witcher gets cancelled after S2 and before any of the spin-offs hit, people are gonna riot
— Dammy (@dammy_sama) August 26, 2020
Set more than 300 years in the future, the society depicted in Altered Carbon has been transformed by new technology and has led to human bodies being interchangeable and death no longer being something permanent. Takeshi Kovacs is the only surviving soldier of a group of elite interstellar warriors who were defeated in an uprising against the new world order. His mind was imprisoned for centuries until impossibly wealthy businessman Laurens Bancroft offers him the chance to live again. Kovacs will have to do something for Bancroft, though, if he wants to be resurrected. Bancroft's request of Kovacs is to solve a murder...Bancroft's.
The Netflix series was created by Laeta Kalogridis and is based on the 2002 novel of the same title by English author Richard K. Morgan. The show stars The Suicide Squad's Joel Kinnaman as Kovacs in the first season, before changing to Marvel Cinematic Universe alumni Anthony Mackie for the second season. The supporting cast is made up of the likes of James Purefoy, Martha Higareda, Chris Conner, Dichen Lachman, Ato Essandoh, and Kristin Lehman.
Both seasons of Altered Carbon are available to stream now on Netflix, but, of course, don't get too attached to it as, unless the show can find a new home somewhere else, there won't be any more of it. There is also an anime movie titled Altered Carbon: Resleeved which is set before the first season that was released earlier this year.
Well that's #Netflix for ya, they are only interested in keeping shows that draw in new subscribers. As soon as a show stops doing that..it's done. They could care less about how popular a show is, if it's not bringing new money it gets the axe.
— Richard (@Sepulcher67) August 26, 2020
What is Netflix even good for anymore? they've turned from a streaming service that took lots of risks on interesting shows especially sci-fi, to milking a handful of tired originals and showing reruns of shows that aired on TV.
— ✨Kat ✨ (@_Vs_The_World) August 26, 2020
Man, we can’t have anything in this house https://t.co/bcFC9zzB9i
— Tank Bearclaw 🐲 (@tankbearclaw) August 26, 2020
THE DISRESPECT TO THE KINGS QUEENS AND EVERYTHING INBETWEEN ON THIS SHOW.#RenewAlteredCarbon@hbomax@hulu@amazonprimenowpic.twitter.com/ry5ldV7p0d
— b | ERICAS DAY 🤍 (@mauldaIorian) August 26, 2020
So they cancel The Society
— alex (@AlexJacobs1337) August 26, 2020
Santa Clarita Diet
I Am Not Ok With This
Daybreak
Shadow Hunters
Sense 8
Anne with an E
American Vandal
And now Altered Carbon?
But The Kissing Booth gets a TRILOGY?!
Noooooooooooooo pic.twitter.com/wcdst8Jz0b
— Gan Carrera (@DiamondGan) August 26, 2020