Netflix's Biggest TV Flops of 2026
Netflix has released numerous TV shows in 2026, from Louis Theroux's Inside the Manosphere to several Harlan Coben thrillers. However, not all have been successful. Based on estimated views in the first two weeks of release, here are six of Netflix's biggest flops of the year.
6. Agatha Christie's Seven Dials (Limited Series) — 19.89 Million Views
Despite a 70% Tomatometer score on Rotten Tomatoes and a stellar cast including Mia McKenna-Bruce, Helena Bonham Carter, and Martin Freeman, Seven Dials only garnered 19.89 million views in its first two weeks. In comparison, Q1 winners like Bridgerton season 4 and HIS and HERS achieved 73.5 million and 59.23 million views, respectively. What's On Netflix described it as a 'solid mid-tier' show. Set in 1925 at a country house party, the murder mystery follows Lady Eileen 'Bundle' Brent as she solves a deadly practical joke. Critics praised its 'short and sweet dive into a mysterious rabbit hole' but noted it wasn't the 'highest calibre of Agatha Christie adaptations.'
5. Virgin River (Season 7) — 16.5 Million Views
The seventh season of Virgin River attracted 16.5 million views, down from previous seasons. The show's audience Popcornmeter rating dropped to 54% on Rotten Tomatoes. One viewer criticized 'story lines that are completely unnecessary and add no value,' while another said the series is 'running out of steam.' The season follows newlyweds Mel and Jack as they adopt a baby boy requiring heart surgery.
4. Finding Her Edge (Season 1) — 14 Million Views
Despite an 86% Tomatometer score, the Canadian sports teen drama Finding Her Edge drew only 14 million viewers in its first two weeks. The show, about a former ice dancer returning to the rink with a new partner, outperformed Running Point (12 million views) but still fell short. It was renewed for a second season in February. Critics called it 'soapy but never slipping on the ice.'
3. Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen (Season 1) — 13.32 Million Views
Starring Camilla Morrone and Adam DiMarco, this horror miniseries earned an 85% critics' rating on Rotten Tomatoes but only 62% from audiences. It garnered 13.32 million views. Critics praised its 'surrealist realm of binge-worthy TV,' but some viewers called it 'pretentious modern horror.' One said the first episode 'left much to be desired.'
2. Vladimir (Limited Series) — 8.6 Million Views
Leo Woodall and Rachel Weisz star in this comedy-drama about an English professor obsessed with a new colleague. Critics gave it 74%, but audiences rated it 54%. The low viewership may stem from its predictable rom-com setup or failure to live up to the Julia May Jonas novel. Critics called it a 'promisingly erotic and academic endeavour.'
1. Free Bert (Season 1) — 7.93 Million Views
The comedy series starring Bert Kreischer as a fictionalized version of himself landed at the bottom with 7.93 million views. Both critics and audiences gave it 71% on Rotten Tomatoes. What's On Netflix said its numbers were 'not a disaster in a vacuum' and noted it 'ranks among the star-driven pure comedy titles.' The show was quickly renewed for a second season.
Despite these low viewership numbers, some shows have been renewed, indicating Netflix's continued investment in diverse content.
