Netflix was the first streaming site to become incredibly popular, and it set the ground for other companies to stream their original shows and movies through an online platform. Their interesting and unique TV shows opened the scene for a new era in television.

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However, in the last few years, it's clear this streaming site isn't what it used to be. Their original shows and movies are becoming less relevant compared to other platforms, especially HBO Max and Disney+. It seems like Netflix's golden days are already behind them.

10 Netflix's Most Important Shows Are Ending Soon

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There was a moment when everyone talked about shows like Black Mirror, House of Cards, and Orange is the New Black. There's no doubt that some of this streaming site's shows have become a cultural staple, but slowly and steadily, they're clearly losing strength.

On the one hand, while it has created a steady fan base throughout some of its TV shows, Netflix's most popular original series are about to end, like Stranger Things and The Umbrella Academy, which are already in their last season. On the other hand, the streaming site isn't creating as many popular shows as it once did.

9 Netflix Wants To Start Charging More

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It's been news for a while that Netflix wants to start charging users if they use their password outside their households (via Forbes). The main reason for this is that many users of the streaming site share the password with friends and family without any added value, but also Netflix is starting to lose users.

The reason for Netflix losing people to their streaming site is probably deeply connected to the loss of popularity of their original projects. Charging more could be risky, losing Netflix even more users and making their series and movies even less popular.

8 Netflix's Products Aren't As Innovative As They Once Were

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If not the first, Netflix was one of the first streaming sites, and definitely the first to become widely popular. At some point, their service was very innovative, since they were the only ones creating shows and selling them through an online subscription.

However, Netflix's uniqueness didn't end there. This streaming website also created new tropes in TV, and they were primarily known for their inclusive content. Since then, though, they have become stale, and other streaming sites are creating more interesting and new content while Netflix relies on the same formula time and time again, making terrible shows.

7 There Are Plenty Of Streaming Options Now

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The internet has given way to an online world where people watch less and less open television. While Netflix was one of the first streaming sites, slowly and steadily, other companies have created their own streaming sites, such as HBO Max, Disney+, Prime Video, Hulu, Peacock, and Apple TV.

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All of these streaming sites, just like Netflix, have their original products. HBO Max is famous for shows like Barry and Westworld; Prime Video for The Boys, and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel; and Disney+ for their Star Wars and MCU projects. With so many quality options, it's evident that Netflix is falling behind.

6 Netflix Is Abusing The True Crime Genre

Evan Peters as Jeffrey Dahmer in Netflix's Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story

Lately, many Netflix shows fall in the True Crime genre, with shows like Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, Worst Roommate Ever, and Inventing Anna. While there's no doubt that this type of show has become incredibly popular in recent years, Netflix is abusing this content, making it repetitive and boring.

On top of that, this is a sign that Netflix is losing certain creativity. Instead of creating new and unique content, they're falling into a comfort zone, only creating content that they know will surely have a target audience. At this point, it is obvious that Netflix doesn't want to take risks anymore.

5 Netflix Is Losing The Support Of The LGBTQ+ Community

Sarah Catherine Hook as Juliette, and Imani Lewis as Calliope, in Netflix's First Kill

While Netflix tried to sell itself initially as a company that included a lot of diversity in its shows, lately, it's become evident that they're not willing to invest in the LGBTQ+ company. In the last year, they canceled Warrior Nun, First Kill, and even the very successful 1899.

The shows with LGBTQ+ representation that last more than one season, the queer characters and their stories are mostly secondary, such as Robin in Stranger Things. This is another sign that Netflix isn't really committing to its projects and is losing the faith of the LGBTQ+ community and other audiences.

4 Most Of Netflix Shows Are Becoming Formulaic

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Netflix used to create some of the most original content in television, to the point where they're primarily responsible for an age in which TV shows have gained much more popularity than in previous decades. Shows like BoJack Horseman, Orange is the New Black or Sense 8 had interesting and innovative premises that immediately turned them into classics.

However, throughout the years, it has been clear that Netflix aims to create a lot of content without giving it a proper thought-out process. Most of their shows remind the viewers of other shows they create. For example, one of the biggest criticisms Addams Family fans have of Wednesday is that it's very similar to The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina and The Midnight Club. It seems like Netflix changes the names of the characters and a few details of their stories, but keeps the same formulas.

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Franchises are becoming a staple of this generation's TV shows and movies. Game of Thrones, the DCEU, the MCU, and the Star Wars universe are only some of the most popular franchises at the moment. However, this monopoly belongs mostly to HBO Max and Disney+.

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On the other hand, Netflix isn't a part of any big franchises at the moment. While they just created The Sandman and Wednesday, and both could turn into big universes, they aren't nearly as popular as other franchises.

2 They Cancel Most Of Their Shows Without A Resolution

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One of the biggest problems Netflix series are having right now is a terrible combination in which Netflix loves ending their shows' season on cliffhangers and then canceling the TV show. It's clear that Netflix is becoming an income machine, and they don't care about the viewer's satisfaction.

Only in the last year, shows like The Midnight Club, Pretty Smart, and First Kill were canceled after a cliffhanger, giving zero closure to their audience. Clearly, Netflix doesn't take its original products seriously anymore, and the viewers are losing faith in the streaming site.

1 They're Not Aiming To Create Quality Projects

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All in all, it's more than evident that Netflix is not trying to create new, interesting, and engaging content. It seems like the streaming site primarily prioritizes creating a lot of content from month to month, clearly not giving space for better shows and movies.

On the other hand, streaming sites like HBO Max, Disney+, and Amazon Prime are creating better content each day, and Netflix is definitely falling behind. If they want to return to their golden era, Netflix should start creating less content and paying more attention to the products they create.

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