HBO renewed House of The Dragon while Netflix canceled Resident Evil. Do such decisions impact the perception of the top streamers

Renewed &#038; Canceled: What Does HBO and Netflix Decisions on &#8216;House of The Dragon&#8217; and &#8216;Resident Evil&#8217; Speak of the Streamers?

Have you ever been caught up in a battle of extremes? One person is overly
generous with their faith in you and showers you with an abundance of love and
praise. The other entity believes in withholding adoration and appreciation and
is extremely critical to the point of dismissal. Something similar is afoot with
the two large streaming platforms, HBO and Netflix, showcasing two massive shows
House of the Dragon and Resident Evil, respectively.

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While one platform has signed off on an early release for its newest show, the
other has abandoned one of its own, right after the first season. So we have two
different approaches aiming toward a similar outcome: success. In the words of
Brooklyn Nine-Nine’s Amy Santiago, “There’s only one thing to do when two people
have diametrically opposing views on a subject. Structured debate!” So let’s
find out what really happened so we can speculate better.

ALSO READ: ‘House of The Dragon’ vs ‘The Sandman’ vs ‘The Rings of Power’ In a
Battle of Fantasy Dramas, an Unlikely Winner Emerges Victorious
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-house-of-the-dragon-vs-the-sandman-vs-the-rings-of-power-in-a-battle-of-fantasy-dramas-an-unlikely-winner-emerges-victorious/]


HBO RENEWS HOUSE OF THE DRAGON

After the resounding success of Game of Thrones, despite its less than
impressive finale, fans waited with bated breath for the prequel. After much
anticipation, House of the Dragon finally premiered on August 21. The show
boasts of opening for the largest audience in the history of HBO for a new
original series. With just one episode online, the viewership count in just the
U.S. is a whopping 20 million across several platforms, as cited on Deadline.



What’s even more surprising is that HBO green-lit the second season for the
period fantasy after a single episode. Francesca Orsi, the EVP of HBO
Programming, commended
[https://deadline.com/2022/08/house-of-the-dragon-renewed-season-2-by-hbo-1235100967/]
the cast and crew for undertaking “a massive challenge and exceeding all
expectations.” After calling it a “must-see-TV,” she even expressed her
excitement about “bringing to life the epic saga of House Targaryen with Season
2.”

ALSO READ: HBO’s ‘House of The Dragon’ Has an Intriguing Connection With
Netflix’s ‘The Witcher’, And It Is Not an Actor
[https://netflixjunkie.com/hbos-house-of-the-dragon-has-an-intriguing-connection-with-netflixs-the-witcher-and-it-is-not-an-actor/]

House of the Dragon is set 200 years prior to Game of Thrones
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-game-of-thrones-creator-regrets-turning-an-eye-on-neil-gaimans-the-sandman-says-it-is-not-the-greatest-decision-i-made/] and
delves into the origin story of House Targaryen. The show is a rendition of
George R. R. Martin’s Fire & Blood. As much as the audience is thrilled about
the early renewal, it’s hard to tell if this calculated risk will bear fruit.
Also, what happens if the upcoming episodes fail to deliver?

ALSO READ: This Eddie Munson Poster of ‘House of The Dragon’ is absolutely
breathtaking
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-this-eddie-monson-poster-of-house-of-the-dragon-is-absolutely-breathtaking/]


NETFLIX’S INFAMOUS CANCELATION OF RESIDENT EVIL AND OTHER SHOWS.

While we have the marvelous success story of the HBO flagship, on the other end
of the spectrum, Netflix [https://netflixjunkie.com/category/news/] took a
different route. The streaming giant dropped its action-horror series, Resident
Evil, after just one season. Based on a beloved survival video game of the same
name, the audience had ridiculously high expectations for Resident Evil. The
cancelation has obviously left the fans disappointed.

> Netflix has canceled #ResidentEvil
> [https://twitter.com/hashtag/ResidentEvil?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] after
> one season
> 
> (via @DEADLINE [https://twitter.com/DEADLINE?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw])
> pic.twitter.com/ddjqqT9TfA [https://t.co/ddjqqT9TfA]
> 
> — Culture Crave 🍿 (@CultureCrave) August 26, 2022
> [https://twitter.com/CultureCrave/status/1563269784426278914?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



This is not the first time Netflix has canceled a show in its nascent stage.
It’s impossible to go through the Netflix Twitter feed without coming across a
First Kill fan begging the streamer to bring back the show. Netflix supposedly
follows due process before making big decisions
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-amidst-the-first-kill-cancellation-backlash-lets-see-how-the-streamer-makes-these-big-decisions-in-the-first-place/]
regarding the fate of a show. At its core, however, it comes down to numbers:
cost of creation vs viewing. 

https://youtu.be/uIdjcDTc9Vk

Moreover, Netflix still hasn’t renewed The Sandman
[https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/the-sandman] one of its biggest shows right now.
Ever since its release, the fantastical show created by Neil Gaiman has
consistently been in the top 10 and even at the number 1 spot in several
countries. The reason for the streamer’s hesitation is probably the massive
expense of $15 million per episode
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-will-15-million-per-episode-get-the-sandman-canceled-neil-gaiman-answers-the-question-of-season-2/].

ALSO READ: Disgustingly Horrifying ‘Resident Evil’ Moments Shared by Netflix
Will Spook You for Nights
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-disgustingly-horrifying-resident-evil-moments-shared-by-netflix-will-spook-you-for-nights/]

Whose side are you on? HBO or Netflix? Let us know your thoughts in the comments
below. For those who haven’t yet, you can watch
[https://www.netflix.com/in/title/80996532] the first season of Resident Evil on
Netflix.

Natasha Vijan

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An avid cinephile, Natasha especially enjoys quirky dark comedies and gangster films. She can talk about films by Quentin Tarantino and Guy Ritchie for days and even aspires to make her own film someday. When not at work, she can be found at at outdoor music concert or a stand-up gig. Additionally, she’s a feminist, LGBTQIA ally and a strong mental health advocate.

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Have you ever been caught up in a battle of extremes? One person is overly generous with their faith in you and showers you with an abundance of love and praise. The other entity believes in withholding adoration and appreciation and is extremely critical to the point of dismissal. Something similar is afoot with the two large streaming platforms, HBO and Netflix, showcasing two massive shows House of the Dragon and Resident Evil, respectively.
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While one platform has signed off on an early release for its newest show, the other has abandoned one of its own, right after the first season. So we have two different approaches aiming toward a similar outcome: success. In the words of Brooklyn Nine-Nine&#8217;s Amy Santiago, &#8220;There&#8217;s only one thing to do when two people have diametrically opposing views on a subject. Structured debate!&#8221; So let&#8217;s find out what really happened so we can speculate better.
ALSO READ: <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-house-of-the-dragon-vs-the-sandman-vs-the-rings-of-power-in-a-battle-of-fantasy-dramas-an-unlikely-winner-emerges-victorious/">‘House of The Dragon’ vs ‘The Sandman’ vs ‘The Rings of Power’ In a Battle of Fantasy Dramas, an Unlikely Winner Emerges Victorious</a>
<h2>HBO renews House of the Dragon</h2>
After the resounding success of Game of Thrones, despite its less than impressive finale, fans waited with bated breath for the prequel. After much anticipation, House of the Dragon finally premiered on August 21. The show boasts of opening for the largest audience in the history of HBO for a new original series. With just one episode online, the viewership count in just the U.S. is a whopping 20 million across several platforms, as cited on Deadline.
<div class="flex-video widescreen youtube"><iframe loading="lazy" title="House of the Dragon | Official Trailer | HBO Max" width="1170" height="658" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DotnJ7tTA34?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
What&#8217;s even more surprising is that HBO green-lit the second season for the period fantasy after a single episode. Francesca Orsi, the EVP of HBO Programming, <a href="https://deadline.com/2022/08/house-of-the-dragon-renewed-season-2-by-hbo-1235100967/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">commended</a> the cast and crew for undertaking &#8220;a massive challenge and exceeding all expectations.&#8221; After calling it a &#8220;must-see-TV,&#8221; she even expressed her excitement about &#8220;bringing to life the epic saga of House Targaryen with Season 2.&#8221;
ALSO READ: <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/hbos-house-of-the-dragon-has-an-intriguing-connection-with-netflixs-the-witcher-and-it-is-not-an-actor/">HBO’s ‘House of The Dragon’ Has an Intriguing Connection With Netflix’s ‘The Witcher’, And It Is Not an Actor</a>
House of the Dragon is set 200 years prior to <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-game-of-thrones-creator-regrets-turning-an-eye-on-neil-gaimans-the-sandman-says-it-is-not-the-greatest-decision-i-made/">Game of Thrones</a> and delves into the origin story of House Targaryen. The show is a rendition of George R. R. Martin&#8217;s Fire &amp; Blood. As much as the audience is thrilled about the early renewal, it&#8217;s hard to tell if this calculated risk will bear fruit. Also, what happens if the upcoming episodes fail to deliver?
ALSO READ: <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-this-eddie-monson-poster-of-house-of-the-dragon-is-absolutely-breathtaking/">This Eddie Munson Poster of ‘House of The Dragon’ is absolutely breathtaking</a>
<h2>Netflix&#8217;s infamous cancelation of Resident Evil and other shows.</h2>
While we have the marvelous success story of the HBO flagship, on the other end of the spectrum, <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/category/news/">Netflix</a> took a different route. The streaming giant dropped its action-horror series, Resident Evil, after just one season. Based on a beloved survival video game of the same name, the audience had ridiculously high expectations for Resident Evil. The cancelation has obviously left the fans disappointed.
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Netflix has canceled <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ResidentEvil?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ResidentEvil</a> after one season 
(via <a href="https://twitter.com/DEADLINE?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DEADLINE</a>) <a href="https://t.co/ddjqqT9TfA">pic.twitter.com/ddjqqT9TfA</a>
&mdash; Culture Crave 🍿 (@CultureCrave) <a href="https://twitter.com/CultureCrave/status/1563269784426278914?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 26, 2022</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
This is not the first time Netflix has canceled a show in its nascent stage. It&#8217;s impossible to go through the Netflix Twitter feed without coming across a First Kill fan begging the streamer to bring back the show. Netflix supposedly follows due process before making <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-amidst-the-first-kill-cancellation-backlash-lets-see-how-the-streamer-makes-these-big-decisions-in-the-first-place/">big decisions</a> regarding the fate of a show. At its core, however, it comes down to numbers: cost of creation vs viewing. 
https://youtu.be/uIdjcDTc9Vk
Moreover, Netflix still hasn&#8217;t renewed <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/the-sandman">The Sandman</a> one of its biggest shows right now. Ever since its release, the fantastical show created by Neil Gaiman has consistently been in the top 10 and even at the number 1 spot in several countries. The reason for the streamer&#8217;s hesitation is probably the massive expense of <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-will-15-million-per-episode-get-the-sandman-canceled-neil-gaiman-answers-the-question-of-season-2/">$15 million per episode</a>.
ALSO READ: <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-disgustingly-horrifying-resident-evil-moments-shared-by-netflix-will-spook-you-for-nights/">Disgustingly Horrifying ‘Resident Evil’ Moments Shared by Netflix Will Spook You for Nights</a>
Whose side are you on? HBO or Netflix? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. For those who haven&#8217;t yet, you can <a href="https://www.netflix.com/in/title/80996532" target="_blank" rel="noopener">watch</a> the first season of Resident Evil on Netflix.

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Natasha is a writer at Netflix Junkie. Despite completing her Masters in Architecture from Hochschule Anhalt in Germany, she decided to follow her passion for storytelling. Apart from working as an architect in the past, Natasha currently also ghostwrites for various travel and lifestyle blogs like italyfoodies.com, mypureplants.com and more. Moreover, she has also been involved as a screenplay analyst with Outstanding Screenplays London. An avid cinephile, Natasha especially enjoys quirky dark comedies and gangster films. She can talk about films by Quentin Tarantino and Guy Ritchie for days and even aspires to make her own film someday. When not at work, she can be found at at outdoor music concert or a stand-up gig. Additionally, she’s a feminist, LGBTQIA ally and a strong mental health advocate.

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