Netflix's First Original Hit Just Got Much Harder To Watch 13 Years Later

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With shows such as Bosch and The Walking Dead still on the air, albeit in different shapes from what they once were, it would be unfair to accuse Netflix's first-ever original series of outstaying its welcome. The show premiered during the Golden Age of Television, but inadvertently kicked off a new wave of programming that thrives to this day. However, in its final stages, the show was struck by an existential blow. Instead of quietly conceding defeat, the show returned in an unrecognizable form for one last season. In total, it ran for six seasons from 2013 to 2018; at its peak, it was one of the most acclaimed shows in the world. It remains a key chapter in the streaming era, having legitimized Netflix and proven that A-list talent could survive and thrive in uncharted waters with strong financial support.

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