As a dedicated fan of Netflix’s real estate reality series universe, I can’t help but feel a pang of disappointment upon hearing the news that “Buying Beverly Hills” has been taken off the air. It was one of those shows that I looked forward to binge-watching with a bowl of popcorn and a glass of wine on a Saturday night, immersed in the glamorous world of Mauricio Umansky and his team at The Agency.
I’m devastated to share some disappointing news with fellow fans of Netflix’s real estate reality series universe: Our beloved show, Buying Beverly Hills, has been taken off the air by Netflix after two seasons. Contrary to the “on the market” play on words, this doesn’t mean the series is being offered for sale to another streaming service or network.
The real estate show, “Buying Beverly Hills,” debuted on Netflix in November 2022, with its second season airing in March 2024. This series focuses on the personal and professional lives of Mauricio Umansky and his team at The Agency, who are also real estate agents.
In the second season, I found myself immersed in the tumultuous events surrounding Richard’s separation from Kyle Richards, a Real Housewife and Halloween actress. Notably, the series also featured three out of their four daughters – Farrah, Brittany, and Alexia Umansky – who work alongside Mauricio at The Agency. Joining them in season 2 was Sophia Umanksy.
It seems that “Beverly Hills” was widely perceived as a successful reality series on Netflix, joining the ranks of shows such as “Selling Sunset,” its spinoff “Selling the OC,” “Owning Manhattan,” and “Buying London.” However, even with its high ranking in the top 10 and intriguing plotlines, something appears to have gone awry.
Why Buying Beverly Hills was likely canceled
As reported by Deadline, the decision to cancel “Buying Beverly Hills” stemmed from the high production costs versus the audience ratings it was attracting. When evaluating whether to renew or discontinue original content, Netflix typically considers both cost and viewership figures.
It’s quite plausible that the cost of producing “Buying Beverly Hills” was escalating due to an increasing cast and filming spots in Los Angeles, without matching the viewership of “Selling Sunset”.
The first series installment ranked among the top 10 in nearly 10 countries. However, the second season broke new ground by making it into the top 10 in 18 countries and even reaching the Global Top 10 TV (English) rankings for a week. Despite this increase from the first season, the number of gossip websites discussing the Umansky-Richards breakup didn’t directly lead to significantly higher global viewership.
Given the level of interest that season 2 garnered back then, acquiring Beverly Hills season 3 appeared to be a relatively secure decision for renewal. However, it’s essential to remember that such predictions can sometimes be tricky, particularly when dealing with reality TV content on streaming platforms.
Despite the fact that the series has been canceled, real estate reality shows continue to be popular choices on Netflix. For instance, “Selling Sunset” is set to return with its eighth season in September and “Selling the OC” will make a comeback for its third season.
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2024-08-23 00:03