Netflix cancels NBA docuseries Starting 5 after two seasons
Netflix will not produce a third season of Starting 5 (El 5 Inicial), the behind‑the‑scenes NBA documentary that humanised players on and off the.
Key Points
- Netflix confirmed no third season of Starting 5 (El 5 Inicial).
- Show offered behind‑the‑scenes access to NBA players’ professional and personal lives.
- Cancellation driven by underperformance against streaming metrics and growth potential.
- Netflix remains active in sports content, but no replacement project has been announced.
Netflix has cancelled Starting 5 (El 5 Inicial) and will not produce a third season of the sports documentary series. The show, which offered behind-the-scenes access to the sporting and personal lives of several NBA figures across the competitive season, has come to an end.
The series followed players inside and outside the arena — training routines, travel, managing the physical and emotional demands of the season, media pressure and family life — aiming for an intimate portrait of the league. From the first season it featured a high‑profile cast of stars and sought to broaden its audience beyond the usual fan base by humanising the spectacle.
Despite that approach, the format failed to deliver the expected results. The cancellation fits the common logic of streaming platforms, which constantly reassess titles based on their ability to attract and retain viewers, the persistence of consumption over time, and the potential for growth in future seasons.
No new project with a similar premise has been announced. Netflix, however, continues to invest in sport across its catalogue, from live event rights to fiction and documentary formats; some sports programmes become long‑running franchises, while others do not find sufficient traction.
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