December 2nd 2025.
In a surprising move, Netflix has announced the cancellation of their animated comedy reboot, Good Times Black Again, after just one season. This decision comes after facing intense public backlash and protests. The show, executive-produced by Stephen Curry and Seth MacFarlane, was one of the latest casualties in the recent wave of cancellations for animated series, as reported by What's On Netflix.
Despite its star-studded cast and impressive 5 million views, the Good Times reboot failed to secure a second season. Many critics and viewers were not impressed with the show, which premiered in 2024, and accused it of relying on racist stereotypes and lacking the charm and cultural insight of the original 1970s classic. Even before its cancellation, there were already signs that the show was struggling to resonate with audiences.
In fact, the cancellation was not entirely unexpected, as the show had been met with more criticism than praise. In March, protestors gathered outside Madison Square Garden, demanding that the show be taken off the air. Led by the Committee to Eliminate Media Offensive to African People (CEMOTAP), the opposition claimed that the show was a "racist cartoon" that perpetuated offensive and harmful tropes.
In an open letter to Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos, CEMOTAP co-chairs Dr. James McIntosh and Betty Dopson expressed their disappointment with the series, stating that it depicted Black characters as "unintelligent, violent, simian, and hypersexual." They also criticized the show for its use of slurs, obscenity, and harmful stereotypes, and urged the public to boycott Netflix until the show was removed.
The group did not stop there. They also staged protests outside Netflix's Manhattan headquarters and distributed leaflets to raise awareness about their concerns. In a bold move, CEMOTAP members even attended Stephen Curry's Golden State Warriors games in Los Angeles, New York, and Chicago to draw attention to their opposition to the show and his involvement.
Despite the show reportedly earning 3.3 million views in the first half of 2024 and an additional 2.1 million by mid-2025, totaling 5.4 million streams, it was not enough for Netflix to justify a second season. Coupled with the ongoing controversy and declining viewership, the streaming giant ultimately made the decision to cancel the show.
It seems that the Good Times reboot was not meant to be, and its cancellation has certainly caused a stir among viewers. In related news, a Long Island man has recently filed a $100 million lawsuit against his former boss and a medical center, claiming that they used President Obama as a way to extort him for sex. With these two shocking stories making headlines, it's clear that the entertainment industry continues to be a hotbed for controversy and scandal.
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