From Collider · Amanda M. Castro · · 1m 20s
Netflix's Forgotten 3-Season Sitcom Deserves One More Comeback
Girls5eva's perfect 100% critics' score and cast chemistry make a fourth season possible.
In brief
Girls5eva's perfect 100% critics' score and cast chemistry make a fourth season possible. Netflix canceled Girls5eva after three seasons despite its 100% critics' score and strong cast chemistry, suggesting a fourth season could revive the show. Originally reported by Collider.
Girls5eva canceled after three seasons
Netflix canceled Girls5eva after two successful seasons on Peacock and one on Netflix, ending in December 2024.
The show's four main characters
Dawn (Sara Bareilles), Summer (Busy Philipps), Gloria (Paula Pell), and Wickie (Renée Elise Goldsberry) form the core group.
Girls5eva's critical success
The show earned a 98% critics' score for Season 1, 95% for Season 2, and a perfect 100% for Season 3 on Netflix.
The cast's unique chemistry
Sara Bareilles, Busy Philipps, Paula Pell, and Renée Elise Goldsberry have wildly different comedic rhythms but strong friendship dynamics.
The show's themes
Girls5eva takes a comical stance on pop culture, women's oppression, the cult of celebrity, and the entertainment industry's obsession with youth.
Season 3's limited runtime
Season 3 had to sprint through material that could have supported a much longer run, ending with the women performing at Radio City Music Hall.
What happens next
A fourth season could explore the group's newfound attention, their children's lives, deeper past stories, or more absurd decisions together.
The essence
Netflix canceled Girls5eva after three seasons despite its 100% critics' score and strong cast chemistry, suggesting a fourth season could revive the show.
