Netflix Will Soon Remove All 5 Seasons of This Beloved HBO Classic

Netflix is set to remove all five seasons of one of HBO’s most acclaimed dramas, Six Feet Under, on November 1st. Fans now only have a few days left to stream the series, which has long been praised for its writing, acting, and unique exploration of life and death. The information comes from Netflix’s upcoming content update.

Six Feet Under was created and produced by Alan Ball for HBO. The show premiered on June 3, 2001, and ran until August 21, 2005, completing five seasons with a total of 63 episodes.

The series follows the Fisher family, who run a funeral home in Los Angeles, along with the lives of their friends and lovers. The cast includes Peter Krause, Michael C. Hall, Frances Conroy, Lauren Ambrose, Freddy Rodriguez, Mathew St. Patrick, and Rachel Griffiths.

The series received widespread acclaim for its storytelling and performances. It is frequently cited as one of the greatest television series of all time. Its finale, “Everyone’s Waiting,” has been called one of the best series finales in TV history. Over the years, the show has won nine Emmy Awards, three Screen Actors Guild Awards, three Golden Globes, and a Peabody Award.

Alan Ball has spoken about how HBO gave him the freedom to explore darker themes than most networks allow. “When I went to HBO and they had read my first draft and Carolyn Strauss said, ‘You know, this is really, really good. I love these characters, I love these situations, but it feels a little safe. Could you just make it just a little more f**** up?’ … And that gave me free range to go a little deeper, go a little darker, go a little more complicated,” Ball said.

The series has also been recognized by critics and industry organizations. It is included on best-of lists by Time, The Guardian, and Empire.

The Writers Guild of America ranked it #18 on their list of the 101 Best Written TV Series. Metacritic gave the first season a score of 74 out of 100, based on 23 reviews. Critics praised the show’s combination of sardonic humor and poignant drama. Barry Garron of The Hollywood Reporter noted that the series “is fearless in its approach to storytelling and, far more often than not, succeeds in the risks it takes” and highlighted the “top-notch performances, artful direction and creative storytelling” used throughout the show.

Although the fourth season received some mixed reviews, the series is still widely celebrated for its insight into family dynamics, the funeral industry, and society. Its mix of dark humor, drama, and creative storytelling makes it stand out even years after its original release.

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