One of HBO Max’s most underrated anthology series has found a new home onNetflixas of August 5. Back in 2020, the HBO Max Original seriesLove Lifedebuted on the streaming platform. Labeled as an anthology series, each season follows a different individual as they navigate the world of modern dating and relationships. Season 1, starringAnna Kendrick, follows her character Darby, a young woman in her 20s working as an art gallery assistant in New York City. Viewers get to follow Darby’s love journey,from her first loveto when she finally meets “The One.” Though Season 1 received mixed reviews from critics, it received an audience score of 83% onRotten Tomatoes, but Season 2 is where the show truly shines.
In the second installment, we are introduced to Marcus Watkins, a Black man who is trying to find love again in his 30s. WhileLove LifeSeason 2 received a 95% score on theTomatometer, fans were excited about Season 3. However, in December 2022, HBO Max canceledLove Lifeafter two seasons, and shortly after,removed the show from its streaming service. Since being added to Netflix,Love Lifehas been in the streamer’s Top 10 Shows list alongside popular shows likeWednesday,The Hunting Wives,andSullivan’s Crossing.
Why Did HBO Max Cancel ‘Love Life’ If Fans Love It?
Shortly after learning aboutLove Life’sarrival on Netflix, some fans couldn’t wait to share their excitement on social media. For example,@tvmovieaddictwrote on X (formerly Twitter), “I loved this show so much.Love Lifegets dating in your 20s and 30s better than anything I’ve ever seen. The heartbreak, the hope, the weird in-between moments, we’ve all lived it. Anna Kendrick is great, but Season 2 with William Jackson Harper. Perfection.”
Fans were not the only ones who shared the same sentiment aboutLove LifeSeason 2. The second season ofLove Life, starringThe Good Placestar William Jackson Harper, was widely praised by critics. Rebecca Nicholson fromThe Guardianwrote:
“Watching someone in their 30s work out how to become the person they want to be, and the right person to help them on their way to that, makes for a different series than the first, but one that is just as effective.”
Despite the praise,Love Lifewasn’t renewed for a third season. Previously reported byVariety, sources revealed thatLove Lifewas canceled as a result of cost-cutting efforts by HBO Max and Warner Bros. Discovery as they “complete a broader review of their scripted series financials.” In order to cut costs, HBO Max also canceled the popular comedy seriesMinxdespite it being renewed for a second season. However,Minxwas saved after STARZ picked up the seriesfollowing its cancellation. If only the same thing could have happened toLove Life. With the show’s arrival on Netflix and fans showing interest in the series again, you never know, the streamer could revive the series. Of course, that’s just wishful thinking. But, one can dream, right?
