The Four Seasons season 3 could be in danger after startling Netflix ratings decline

The Four Seasons currently ranks as one of the most popular shows on Netflix, but there's some potentially disappointing news about the new season's performance. After becoming one of the most exciting new Netflix original series last year with its surprisingly large debut, the heartfelt comedy could be in jeopardy after the streaming service reveal its latest viewership numbers.

On June 2, Netflix announced the Global Top 10 Shows ranking and viewership stats for the week of May 25 through May 31, and The Four Seasons season 2 made its debut at No. 3. Four days after its release on May 28, the second season brought in 4.4 million views, which translates to 18.3 million hours viewed. While that doesn't sound like bad news, let's put it in perspective.

The Four Seasons loses steam with season 2 viewership on Netflix

When The Four Seasons made its series premiere last May on Netflix, the series nearly quadrupled season 2's opening numbers. In just four days of release, the first season debuted to 11.9 million views and 51.1 million hours viewed. Comparing both seasons side by side, it's clear to see that the show's ratings have significantly declined, which could put a possible season 3 renewal in danger.

For the most part, Netflix holds its original comedy series to a different standard to its scripted dramas, and for a returning series, these numbers could be passable. Despite filming on location in Italy for the second season, The Four Seasons is a relatively inexpensive show to produce with only eight episodes per season and minimal cast members beyond the six series regulars.

Additionally, Netflix also takes a close look at its shows completion rates, which are internal figures that the public doesn't have access to. There are lot of factors that go into play when Netflix considers renewing a show versus canceling a show, but with the information that the public actually has access to — the debut weekend ratings — it's currently not looking good.

However, the fact that it debuted at No. 3 globally and remains in the Top 2 in the United States (after hitting the peak the day after its premiere), The Four Seasons clearly has staying power and it's a show that Netflix viewers want to tune into. There's no way of knowing what caused such a steep dropoff in viewership, but it can't all be because Steve Carell left the show, right?

You could argue that the season 2 ending, which finds Anne sticking around Italy with Gianpiero (new cast member David Tennant) and Danny and Claude heading back to the States, wrapped up the series with a fitting conclusion for all of the characters. But there's still a nagging feeling that the show's overall arc is left unfinished and could use at least one more season to bring it to an end.

Even though The Four Seasons season 2's numbers don't look great now, there's still another full week of viewership numbers yet to be revealed next week for Netflix to consider. It would be surprising if Netflix opted to outright cancel the show after only two seasons. Our prediction would be a third and final season renewal to wrap it up, though four seasons would have been satisfying.

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