Netflix Removes “Superstore” and Othre Titles as Licensing Shifts Continue
Netflix has quietly removed a slate of popular television series, including all six seasons of “Superstore,” from its U.S. streaming library, sparking confusion and frustration among subscribers. The move,confirmed over the weekend,impacts several other titles like “New Girl” and various seasons of “Schitt’s Creek,” signaling a continued shift in Netflix’s content licensing strategy.
This latest removal underscores a growing trend of content rotation on the platform, as Netflix increasingly prioritizes original programming and navigates the complexities of licensing agreements with external studios.While Netflix remains the dominant streaming service with over 238 million subscribers worldwide as of its Q2 2023 report, the loss of these previously available shows highlights the inherent instability of relying on licensed content-a key differentiator as competitors like Hulu, Max, and Peacock build out their own extensive libraries.
The affected series are no longer available for streaming on Netflix in the United States as of July 1, 2023. ”Superstore,” a critically acclaimed comedy that aired for six seasons on NBC, has found a new home on Peacock.”New Girl” is now streaming on Hulu, and select seasons of “Schitt’s Creek” are available on Hulu as well.
Paul Tassi, a Forbes contributor covering entertainment and gaming, noted the change on social media, directing followers to his profiles on Bluesky and Instagram. tassi is also the author of the sci-fi novels Herokiller series and The Earthborn Trilogy, available on Amazon.
