The Worst Netflix Original Content

It’s the best of times. It’s the worst of times. Netflix changed the streaming game with their string of unforgettable shows and movies. There are others, however, destined to be forgotten.

‘Gypsy’

“The hottest show of 2007”, one review claimed. It was not, however, a compliment, given that the show aired in 2017. Though Netflix attracted powerhouse star Naomi Campbell, they didn’t make use of her talents. The female anti-hero show was cancelled after only one season.

‘The Cloverfield Paradox’

The third movie in the “Cloverfield” franchise was highly anticipated. Netflix picked up the movie from Paramount. The film was widely marketed, and had a lot of buzz.

Ultimately, it was a massive disappointment, and was rated a mere 18% on Rotten Tomatoes. Some felt that Paramount had dodged a bullet by selling the film to Netflix.

‘The I-Land’

Netflix has made a few attempts at high-concept genre shows, including “Sense8” and “The OA”, which didn’t last, but were much beloved by fans. The same cannot be said of “The I-Land”. The show follows a group stranded on an island, with no memory of how they got there.

Because of the island element, many compared it to “Lost” and found it fell short.

‘Naked’

Ever have that dream where you’re doing something important, except it turns out you’re naked? They somehow stretched that out into a whole movie. Starring Marlon Wayons. There’s a reason you’ve never heard of it.