Netflix cancels series with high Rotten Tomatoes rating after two seasons

Netflix has decided to cancel The Vince Staples Show, even though the series received a rave 94% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. This show, which followed a fictionalized version of Compton-born rapper Vince Staples, aired for two seasons from 2024 to 2025.

According to Deadline, the viewership of the show dropped significantly between the first and second seasons. While the first season was watched 4.6 million times in its first four months, the second season only garnered 1.7 million views between its release in November 2025 and the end of the year. It’s important to note that most streaming views tend to happen within the first 90 days.

The series was set in Long Beach, California, where Staples grew up. He has previously explained how his experience in Long Beach shaped his perspective and how rap became an essential escape for him. Staples has always been honest about his upbringing and how music provided him with a sense of gratitude.

In a 2024 interview, Staples spoke about the surrealism of the show, mentioning his early exposure to cinema like The Twilight Zone and The Wizard of Oz with his grandparents. As he delved into more complex films and directors like David Lynch and the Coen brothers, he became intrigued by perceptions of reality. Staples aimed to infuse the show with surreal cinematography and storytelling, playing with the audience’s perceptions of what is real and what is not.

Overall, while the show has now been cancelled, it certainly left an impact on viewers with its unique storytelling and Vince Staples’ creative vision.