Netflixhasunveiled the slate of TV series set to release new seasons in 2024, and some of the streamers biggest series are not on the list, delayed by the writers and actors strikes.
Stranger Things fifth and final season, whichjust started production earlier this month, will not debut until 2025, making for a three-year gap between both Seasons 3 and 4 (due to the pandemic) and Seasons 4 and 5.
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Given the extensive VFX work involved in the series, which was originally slated to start filming Season 5 in May, the delay is not surprising.
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Ditto for the series that dethronedStranger Thingsas Netflixs most popular series,Wednesday, which is not scheduled to begin production on Season 2until late Aprilin a new location, Ireland, and breakout new 2023 dramaOne Piece, which also is yet to start filming on its second season.
The list of series that wont air original episodes in 2024 also includes three popular female-driven series,Sweet Magnoliasand ratings juggernautsGinny & GeorgiaandVirgin River.
While none of them require extensive post-production, there are various other factors in play, including weather, asVirgin Riverfor example wont be able to start filming Season 6 in Vancouveruntil the spring.
The list of hit Netflix series that will skip 2024 also includeThe Lincoln Lawyer(picked up for Season 3), and three sophomores,The Watcher,XO, KittyandThe Recruit.
Popular Netflix scripted shows that will be back for new installments in 2024 includeSquid Game, Bridgerton, The Night Agent, Cobra Kai, Emily In ParisandThe Diplomat.
Series on a global streamer like Netflix take longer to get to the screen because they also have to undergo dubbing/subtitling for the various territories.
