One among HBO Max’s most underrated anthology sequence has discovered a brand new dwelling on Netflix as of August 5. Again in 2020, the HBO Max Unique sequence Love Life debuted on the streaming platform. Labeled as an anthology sequence, every season follows a unique particular person as they navigate the world of recent relationship and relationships. Season 1, starring Anna Kendrick, follows her character Darby, a younger girl in her 20s working as an artwork gallery assistant in New York Metropolis. Viewers get to observe Darby’s love journey, from her first like to when she lastly meets “The One.” Although Season 1 acquired combined critiques from critics, it acquired an viewers rating of 83% on Rotten Tomatoes, however Season 2 is the place the present really shines.
Within the second installment, we’re launched to Marcus Watkins, a Black man who’s looking for love once more in his 30s. Whereas Love Life Season 2 acquired a 95% rating on the Tomatometer, followers have been enthusiastic about Season 3. Nevertheless, in December 2022, HBO Max canceled Love Life after two seasons, and shortly after, eliminated the present from its streaming service. Since being added to Netflix, Love Life has been within the streamer’s Prime 10 Exhibits record alongside widespread exhibits like Wednesday, The Looking Wives, and Sullivan’s Crossing.
Why Did HBO Max Cancel ‘Love Life’ If Followers Love It?
Shortly after studying about Love Life’s arrival on Netflix, some followers could not wait to share their pleasure on social media. For instance, @tvmovieaddict wrote on X (previously Twitter), “I cherished this present a lot. Love Life will get relationship in your 20s and 30s higher than something I’ve ever seen. The heartbreak, the hope, the bizarre in-between moments, we have all lived it. Anna Kendrick is nice, however Season 2 with William Jackson Harper. Perfection.”
Followers weren’t the one ones who shared the identical sentiment about Love Life Season 2. The second season of Love Life, starring The Good Place star William Jackson Harper, was extensively praised by critics. Rebecca Nicholson from The Guardian wrote:
“Watching somebody of their 30s work out learn how to change into the particular person they need to be, and the best particular person to assist them on their technique to that, makes for a unique sequence than the primary, however one that’s simply as efficient.”
Regardless of the reward, Love Life wasn’t renewed for a 3rd season. Beforehand reported by Selection, sources revealed that Love Life was canceled because of cost-cutting efforts by HBO Max and Warner Bros. Discovery as they “full a broader assessment of their scripted sequence financials.” With the intention to reduce prices, HBO Max additionally canceled the favored comedy sequence Minx regardless of it being renewed for a second season. Nevertheless, Minx was saved after STARZ picked up the sequence following its cancellation. If solely the identical factor might have occurred to Love Life. With the present’s arrival on Netflix and followers exhibiting curiosity within the sequence once more, you by no means know, the streamer might revive the sequence. In fact, that is simply wishful considering. However, one can dream, proper?
Love Life
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2020 – 2021
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HBO Max
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Stephanie Laing, Pete Chatmon, Craig Johnson, Natalia Leite, Stacey Muhammad, Tricia Brock, Satya Bhabha, Anu Valia, Jennifer Kaytin Robinson
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Sasha Compère
Mallory Moore
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