Sex/Lifestar Sarah Shahi is still hopeful about the show’s future even after its Netflix cancelation. The show premiered on Netflix in 2021 and quickly earned a second season, but it quickly courted controversy. Shahi (Billie) emphasized that she wouldnever have the opportunity to work with the platform againafter publicly criticizing Netflix. She was not alone in her criticism, as the show earned poor reviews. The series was canceled shortly after she shared her comments, bringing its legacy to an end.
In an interview withThe Hollywood Reporter, Shahi expressed thatshe “would love” to returnfor another season. With Brad and Billie still early in their story, she hopes to continue their romantic storyline. While Netflix may be unwilling to approve more episodes, she encourages that another platform will hear her comments and approve a follow-up. Check out her full quote below:
I would love to do that. Especially with the way season two ended where, in a way, they’re at the very beginning of the Brad and Billie story. So if anyone is out there listening and would love to take a stab at that,I would be more than willing.
What Shahi’s Comments Mean For Sex/Life Season 3
Shahi Is Still Loyal To The Show
Shahi predicted that she would not work with Netflix again. Shecriticized the show’s writing, referring to it as “gimmicky” and “challenging” and arguing that Brad (Adam Demos) deserved a larger role. It was a fair critique, as his position in the show was severely diminished in season 2. Her argument was echoed by viewers, resulting in a strong premiere that gradually faded. The show premiered in second place on Netflix’s charts and fell off completely within a month. As a result of its limited potential,Netflix canceledSex/Lifeseason 3.
Audiences and critics alike despaired over the show’s quality.
Despite her criticism, however, these more recent comments are proof thatShahi’s surprising reactionwas never altogether negative. She remains loyal to the show and only wishes to see it improve. Considering that the show earned a40% Tomatometer score and a 53% Popcornmeter scoreon Rotten Tomatoes, she was not wrong that it needed change. Audiences and critics alike despaired over the show’s quality. If season 3 is on the way, it desperately needs to improve, but that prospect remains unlikely.
Our Take On Sex/Life’s Cancelation
Another Platform Could Pick Up The Show
Other shows have been saved by networks in the past.9-1-1was canceled by Fox and saved by ABC.Scrubsran on NBC before finding a home on ABC.Communityspent six seasons with NBC before moving to the now-defunct Yahoo! Screen. IfSex/Lifecan find a new home, season 3 would be a likely prospect, but that’s unlikely. With its focus on more erotic storytelling, its poor reviews, and its lack of a vocal fanbase, a revival would be extremely risky. Thus, it may be best to leave it at just two seasons.
