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Netflix is Cancelling ‘Starting 5’ After Two Seasons Despite Finals-Star Storylines

Despite Tyrese Haliburton and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander carrying season 2 into 7-game NBA Finals, Netflix is shelving Starting 5. The docuseries followed five players each year, including Kevin Durant, James Harden, and Jaylen Brown in Season 2, but third-party viewership numbers lagged far behind Quarterback. Even with backing from Omaha, SpringHill, and Higher Ground, the audience never materialized.