Your hopes of binge-watching popular new series such as My Demon and Doctor Slump have been sadly disappointed. Several much awaited new series are canceled by Netflix, the massive worldwide streaming service, after just one season. These dramas captivated audiences with their gripping mysteries and heartbreaking relationships, leaving them yearning for more. But what they get instead are cliffhangers and unfinished narratives rather than second seasons and satisfactory endings. Take a look at the updated list.
Season 2 of Netflix’s K-dramas won’t be returning.
The “limited series” title on these episodes clearly indicates that there are no intentions for continuation, even in the absence of an official word from the streaming service addressing its slate. This points to either an early cancelation or a purposeful finish by the authors. The phrase “limited series” makes it quite clear that a second season is not planned.
Doctor Slump
Doctor Slump, the newest romantic comedy on Netflix, starring Park Hyung Sik and Park Shin Hye, debuted to record-breaking viewership. The performers’ immense popularity—they are reuniting on screen after an 11-year hiatus—is largely responsible for the success of the show. The streamer has designated the show as a limited series, indicating that fans shouldn’t expect a second season despite its early success. The plot centers on two adversaries from medical school who, after suffering serious failures in their careers, get back together under one house.
My Demon
My Demon, starring Song Kang and Kim Yoo Jung, was a season-long Netflix smash that won’t be coming back for another exciting season. Though the precise rationale remains unclear, it seems that Song Kang’s impending enlistment in the military played a role in the decision not to renew. In the novel My Demon, a 200-year-old demon falls in love with a human chaebol heiress, and the two of them journey through the highs and lows of life together.
Welcome to Samdalri
The healing theme of Ji Chang Wook and Shin Hye Sun’s Welcome to Samdalri won over hearts. With Jeju Island’s serene setting and its distance from South Korea’s busy cities, supporters had hoped for a return, but it doesn’t appear likely just yet. The storyline of the show centers on the reunion and subsequent deepening of love between two childhood sweethearts who were split up due to miscommunication.
Captivating the King
This new tvN series, which stars Jo Jung Suk, Shin Se Kyung, and Lee Shin Young, is defying the formulaic plot devices. It is the tale of a tormented king named Yi In and a revenge-seeking woman named Kang Hee Soo, whose lives are entwined in an illicit affair. Captivating the King deviates from the conventional Korean period drama mold, taking the audience on an exciting ride filled with political scheming, treachery, and surprising twists.