Netflix Faces Fan Fury Over Misleading 'New Season' Banner
Streaming giant Netflix is confronting a significant backlash from disappointed subscribers after allegedly misleading fans of the acclaimed BBC sitcom Motherland. The platform sparked excitement last week by displaying a prominent banner announcing that a 'new season' had been added, leading viewers to believe the long-awaited fourth season had finally arrived.
However, the celebration was short-lived. Eager fans quickly discovered that Netflix had not added a full six-episode season, but rather the 30-minute Christmas special from 2022. This special episode had previously served as the series finale, wrapping up the entire show, confirming that no genuine fourth season exists.
Outrage Erupts on Social Media
Viewers wasted no time expressing their frustration and sense of betrayal across social media platforms. The sentiment was overwhelmingly one of disappointment, with many feeling deliberately misled by the streaming service's promotional tactics.
On X, user ll3nn0n captured the collective mood, stating: 'Netflix saying they were adding a new season of Motherland and it’s literally just the 2022 Christmas special…' Another user, lilyevansluvbot, directly questioned the platform: 'Why was i misled by netflix into thinking there was gonna be a fourth season of Motherland.'
The confusion was so widespread that user peakay81 speculated: 'Season 4?!! Netflix appears to have crashed… maybe with the sheer numbers of people clicking to see if this is real.' The disappointment extended to TikTok, where user Abcdmls shared their personal letdown: 'I was sooooooooo excited. I even set a reminder in my phone. I was fummmingggg.'
A 'Top Tier' British Comedy
The strength of the reaction underscores the show's beloved status. Motherland, which stars Anna Maxwell-Martin, Lucy Punch, Diane Morgan, and Joanna Lumley, has been hailed as a 'top tier' addition to the British comedy pantheon. The series, created by Bafta-winner Sharon Horgan, is celebrated for its brutally honest and hilarious portrayal of middle-class motherhood, imbued with quintessential awkward British humour.
The show's popularity was substantial enough to spawn a successful spin-off, Amandaland, focusing on Lucy Punch's character. Despite concluding in 2022, the main series continues to be a 'comfort watch' for its dedicated fanbase, who have grown fond of its chaotic cast of parents.
As of the latest reports, Netflix was still using the 'Watch Season 4 Now' banner on the show's page. Metro has reached out to Netflix for an official comment on the situation.
