The musical comedy, which originally premiered on Peacock in 2021 before going to Netflix and was executive produced by Tina Fey, has been pulled on the plug for a second time.
- December 18, 2024
AceShowbiz - Netflix has canceled "Girls5Eva" after its third season, marking the second time the show has been axed. The musical comedy originally premiered on Peacock in 2021, ran for two seasons, and was then rescued by Netflix for a third season in March 2024.
Created by Meredith Scardino and executive produced by Tina Fey, Robert Carlock, and Jeff Richmond, the series followed the members of a former girl group who decide to give their musical dreams one last shot. Sara Bareilles, Paula Pell, Busy Philipps and Renee Elise Goldsberry starred as the four women.
Despite critical acclaim for its fast-paced humor and catchy, satiric original songs, 'Girls5Eva' failed to gain a significant audience on Netflix. The show never cracked the streamer's public top 10 lists, suggesting that viewers didn't find or engage with the show in large numbers.
Star Busy Philipps confirmed the cancellation news on her podcast, "Doing Her Best". She attributed the show's demise to a combination of factors, including the title, which may have alienated male viewers, and a possible lack of viewership.
Netflix has not officially stated that the show is "dead," but it has not renewed it for a fourth season. According to Philipps, the cast and crew would be open to exploring other options, such as a movie or a live stage show. However, the future of "Girls5Eva" remains uncertain.
