Netflix canceled a lot of great shows in 2023 that could have gathered fanbases if they stuck around for more than a season or two. Still, at least Netflix subscribers were able to get a taste of these shows before they were axed. It’s all the more disappointing when you hear about a great show or movie on the cusp of coming to streaming, only for it to be shelved. What was supposed to be Halle Berry’s Netflix new release The Mothership got the “very rare” shelved treatment (despite already being filmed), and an executive from the streaming service explains why.
The Mothership was about Sara Morse, played by Halle Berry, becoming a single mother after her husband vanishes from their farm. Once her children discover an extraterrestrial object underneath their home, they’re able to find the answers to their father’s disappearance. This nearly completed sci-fi film was in the process of post-production, meaning a lot of time and money was put into the Matthew Charman-helmed project. After reports came out last week that the upcoming release was shelved, Netflix’s Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria stated to Deadline that the cancellation was a “very rare” move:
