Why Was Rob Lowe’s Unstable Canceled by Netflix After Season 2?

Why Was Rob Lowe’s Unstable Canceled by Netflix After Season 2?

As a devoted fan who has followed Rob Lowe’s career since his days on The West Wing, I must admit that the cancellation of Unstable has left me feeling a tad unstable myself! The father-son duo of Rob and John Lowe brought a unique dynamic to the screen, making it an enjoyable watch week after week.


Fans are speculating if there might be a third season for comedian Rob Lowe’s show “Unstable,” following its cancellation by Netflix. This year, Netflix has ended several beloved series such as Deadboy Detectives, Shadow and Bone, among others. Now, the engaging workplace comedy featuring Rob Lowe and his son John, is no exception to this trend. The show’s abrupt conclusion after season 2 has left fans puzzled about the reasons behind its early termination.

Here’s what we currently understand regarding the reasons behind Netflix cancelling ‘Unstable’ and whether it might come back again.

Why did Netflix’s Unstable get canceled?

It appears that Netflix has made the decision to end the series “Unstable” because it did not attract enough viewers, considering its production costs.

According to Deadline, the second season of “Unstable” didn’t perform well on Netflix, failing to break into their Top 10 shows. Specifically, it didn’t manage to gather over 1.4 million views during its premiere weekend and even fell short of 1.3 million views in its first full week. This underwhelming performance has led Netflix executives to decide against producing a third season for “Unstable”.

Could there still be an Unstable Season 3?

It is currently unclear whether there will be a third season of Unstable.

According to the previous mention, the producers are actively seeking a fresh platform for the series, but prospects seem uncertain. A significant challenge in transitioning the show to a different channel is that it’s an original Netflix production. Therefore, the most likely solution would be to find a traditional broadcast network.

According to Deadline, Rob Lowe, who is both the star and creator of a series, as well as an executive producer for shows like 9-1-1: Lone Star and The Floor, has proposed a new show called Unstable to Fox. However, due to existing obligations, Fox will not be able to accommodate the show in their lineup anytime soon. As a result, it seems that the chances of Unstable having a third season are currently quite low.

The workplace comedy series Unstable follows a young man named Jackson. He begins working for his successful yet eccentric father, who is grieving the death of his wife. The second and possibly final season premiered on August 1, 2024 and features 8 episodes.

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2024-10-15 00:12