Denis O’Hare Slams Netflix’s Decision To Cancel The Boroughs

The Boroughs star Denis O’Hare has voiced his disappointment following the news that Netflix will not be giving the fantasy drama a second season.

While it was popular with both critics and viewers, it was reported last week that the streamer was pulling the plug on The Boroughs after just one season.

Over the weekend, the American Horror Story actor lamented this decision, telling his Instagram followers: “I’m just thinking about the fact that Netflix cancelled The Boroughs, and how really bummed I am, because it was such a great show.

“People really seem to love it. I’ve been astounded [by] how many people have come up to me and talked about how much they liked the show – and not just, you know, old people, but anybody, people in their 30s and 40s, with kids. Everyone seemed to find something to relate to.”

Denis then pointed out there were “still a couple of days before the end of Emmy voting”, imploring anyone eligible to “just vote for The Boroughs” in every possible category to “stick it to Netflix” and “let them know they made a mistake”.

“I think it would be sweet revenge,” he enthused. “Anyway, I love the show, I miss it and… whatever.”

Days earlier, Denis’ co-star Geena Davis shared similar disappointment over the decision not to renew The Boroughs.

“I don’t know what happened,” she told The Hollywood Reporter. “I think it’s probably rare for a show to not get picked up and to have it announced that it’s not being picked up while it’s still in the top 10.”

Showrunner Jeffrey Addiss previously teased that he and the creative team had “ideas” for keeping The Boroughs running, and had planned for it to run for three seasons in total.

The first – and now, regrettably, only – season of The Boroughs is currently streaming on Netflix.