When Netflix released its engagement report for the second half of 2025, the streamer touted the success of “Nobody Wants This” Season 2 (30.4 million views) and Season 5 of “Emily in Paris” (30.3 million views) among its top comedies. But not-so-conveniently missing from Netflix’s pitch was another original that did better than both of them: “Boots” Season 1.
The coming-of-age comedy-drama — notable for being the final project to be executive produced by the late Norman Lear — scored 30.7 million views, a solid 90% on Rotten Tomatoes and strong reviews from the likes of Variety, which called it “a delightful, heartfelt watch.” (You may have seen it make Variety‘s top 100 ranker of most-watched TV shows from 2025-2026.) And then it was canceled.
What? “It’s disappointing that the decision, whatever the reason being, was to not continue,” says executive producer Brent Miller, who ran Lear’s Act III production company for years until the legend’s death in 2023. “We were told what they’ve told the public, which is the decision was for financial reasons, and that is all. I can only assume that that’s the reason behind it. But, you know, it was … interesting timing when they said no more.”
