Grace & Frankie's Success Makes Netflix's Recent Approach Even Worse
Grace and Frankie just ended after seven seasons, and its success makes Netflix’s recent approach to content even worse. With a total of 94 episodes, Grace and Frankie is one of Netflix’s longest-running original shows, surpassing hits like Orange Is the New Black, which finished with a total of 91 episodes, and The Ranch, which despite having eight seasons, only has a total of 80 episodes. Hitting the headlines recently with its approach to content, Netflix's drop in subscribers may have caused a wave of cancellations across the board. In light of Netflix’s recent content strategy, Grace and Frankie’s success is all the more impressive.
Premiering in 2015, Grace and Frankie was one of Netflix’s earlier pieces of original content. With its star-studded cast, including Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Sam Waterston, and Martin Sheen, the show was sure to draw viewers in. Often referred to as a follow-up to The Golden Girls, Grace and Frankie spoke to a wide-ranging audience, allowing it to develop over seven seasons and charm its viewers along the way. By mixing hilarious hijinks, loving relationships, real-world issues, and a slew of impressive cameos and guest stars, it’s not hard to understand why Grace and Frankie became such a hit.
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After a reported loss of 200,000 subscribers with the expectation to lose two million more, Netflix has been scrambling to address these issues. The company is focused on a crack-down on password sharing, but the real reason for this substantial loss is heavily debated. One of the major factors that must be considered is Netflix’s recent approach to content. While they have worked with an impressive array of talent, the
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