When Netflix Cancels a Series You Like (Julie and the Phantoms)
Netflix canceled season 2 of Julie and the Phantoms, a show with catchy soundtracks, actors with great chemistry, and a show with high potential to perform well over time.
Does that even make sense?
In this 3-minute article, I’d like to discuss why Julie and the Phantoms deserves a season two.
A year ago, I watched a Netflix series on a whim, and I ended up liking it to the extent that I was very disappointed when I found out there is no season two happening anytime soon.
But we’ll talk about that later at the end.
The series is called Julie and the Phantoms, an original Netflix series.
While the show’s target audience is the younger demographic, it inspires anyone to perform on stage, play instruments like guitar and drums, sing and write music, basically the entire concept of music itself.
So from this perspective, this show is a perfect treat for those who are into music, particularly the Pop-Rock genre, and those who enjoy a heartfelt and feel-good series.
And specifically, if you like musicals, this might be the content you’ve been looking for.
My Honest opinion on Julie and the Phantoms series.
As I mentioned before, I started this series on a whim, and I didn’t expect it to be this good.
It exceeded my expectations on so many levels, especially its music.
The four main characters are played by musically inclined and talented actors who can sing and play their instruments well.
After finishing the show, I watched many behind the scene videos of the prep process of the show.
The actors have undergone a rigorous boot camp process where they practice singing and performing the soundtracks by rehearsing every performance scene, fine-tuning every detail, and building the chemistry between the characters on and off stage.
Watching the amount of work the actors put into this project made me appreciate the world they created in the series.
They would probably sell out shows in minutes if this was an actual band.
The amount of chemistry that oozes between the bandmates Julie, Luke, Alex, and Reggie, the band itself, is beyond explanation in terms of how wholesome they look on stage as if they were an actual band that exists in reality.
This also shows how vital the boot camp process was to build a sense of unity for the actors, a strong friendship between the bandmates, and a sentiment of musicianship.
At the end of the day, they are not just acting. They’re making music together.
Julie and the Phantoms’ songs were perfect, and I wished they were an actual band.
When it comes to the musical aspect of the show, I must say the first scene of Sunset Curve playing their song “Now or Never” sets the tone and the bar high for the expectations of the musical quality of the show.
I have to say “Now or Never” is one of my favorite songs from the series, and I have probably listened to and watched the performance countless times.
In fact, the actors were so invested in being part of the band that it seemed they were not even acting.
I remember watching a video of the band jamming to the song in one of the rehearsals in front of the other cast and crew members.
In every performance scene, the actors play their instruments and sing simultaneously.
You can see that in the behind-the-scenes videos. It just gives you a different perspective on everything. In return, you can sense the sincerity they try to portray through their songs.
They’re not pretending to be a band; they have become the actual band itself.
The disappointing fact is that season 2 is canceled.
After I finished the show, I did a quick research and found out that it was announced that Netflix canceled the show, and there are no plans for the show to continue on any other platform for the time being.
This was disappointing news since the series has great potential, and they still need to explore it.
There is a massive room for growth and character development that wasn’t explored in season one, not to mention the cliffhanger in the final episode.
What’s more disappointing is not seeing these actors perform together again.
The lead actors, Madison and Charlie, even wrote “Perfect Harmony,” an original song, during their spare time between filming sessions.
The song they wrote was perfect and was approved to be in the series, too.
Imagine co-stars of a series going out of their way to write an original song for their characters that wasn’t part of the original storyline amid a hectic schedule.
If this is not a demonstration of these actors’ dedication and passion for their work, then what is?
Conclusion
This show deserves at least a season two because the show has the potential to inspire many people, including the demographic they target, the younger demographic, in terms of pursuing your passion for music and performing.
And not just for youngsters; it’s inspiring for those involved in music who love singing, performing, and making music.
Therefore, at some point in the future, hopefully, another network will pick the show up for a second season, at least because it deserves a second chance without any exaggeration.
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