Is One Day at a Time Cancelled on Netflix?
Netflix Threatened One Day at a Time With Cancellation, and Fans Are Rallying to Save It
When One Day at a Time premiered on Netflix back in January 2017, the rebooted sitcom had some hefty shoes to fill thanks to Norman Lear's beloved predecessor of the same name, which aired on CBS from 1975 to 1984. Luckily, it didn't take long for a new generation of audiences to fall in love with showrunner Gloria Calderón Kellett's updated take on the family comedy. Unluckily, it seems Netflix is threatening to pull the plug on the show after just three seasons.
The series stars Justina Machado as a veteran and newly divorced matriarch of a Cuban-American family living in the same house, which includes her teenage daughter, Elena (Isabella Gomez); her tween son, Alex (Marcel Ruiz); and her absolutely fabulous mother, Lydia (played by the equally fabulous Rita Moreno). Despite the presence of an old-school laugh track, One Day at a Time has proven again and again that it should be taken just as seriously as any prestige drama.
Few shows on the air right now are tackling tough subjects like depression, addiction, coming out, gender, and other cultural issues in the nuanced, thoughtful way this series is. Not only that, but it's full of so much genuine heart and humour that it makes watching it a joy (oh, and it's one of Netflix's few shows that are actually well-lit — shouldn't that count for something?!).
Calderón Kellett shared on Twitter on Wednesday the disappointing news that the show might not get a fourth season, writing that Netflix executives "made clear that they love the show, love how it serves underrepresented audiences, love its heart & humour, but...we need more viewers. They'll decide soon. I wish I felt more confident WHAT CAN YOU DO? Tell friends to watch!"
NEWS: Met with @Netflix about @OneDayAtATime S4
They made clear that they love the show, love how it serves underrepresented audiences, love its heart & humour, but...we need more viewers. They'll decide soon.
I wish I felt more confident
WHAT CAN YOU DO? Tell friends to watch! pic.twitter.com/bkbqxp0qDC
— Gloria Calderón Kellett (@everythingloria) February 20, 2019
The co-showrunner's call to action spread like wildfire on Twitter, igniting a movement among fans to get people to watch One Day at a Time in hopes of saving the show. As we all await Netflix's decision, you can distract yourself by scrolling to see a glimpse of the sitcom's passionate fanbase ahead.
