When it comes to removing and canceling fan-favorite shows, Netflix seemingly no longer cares whose or how many hearts it breaks. Netflix will cancel a show whenever it pleases, regardless of how popular it is, how many awards it has won, or how many devoted followers it has. Even worse, as Agent Elvis can attest, certain shows are in limbo of uncertain destinies. Poor Agent Elvis, voiced by Matthew McConaughey, has yet to receive any official word about releasing a second season as of July 2023. However, the first season ended on several intriguing notes that could use further exploration.
But, as quickly as Netflix can toss a series to the wolves, it has another hopeful show waiting in the wings. The most recent addition to the pipeline is an all-access sports docuseries, which, according to Netflix, will provide viewers with an inside look at the most successful soccer squad in history, the United States Women’s National Team. Netflix promises that watching this documentary will be like being a fly on the wall as these elite athletes go through the highs and lows of trying to win their third straight World Cup. The story explores various topics, from racial equality to LGBTQ+ rights, equal pay, and parenting challenges.
The series will document each player’s and the team’s journey to the biggest FIFA World Cup ever. As they progress through the competition, viewers will see how this squad builds on the achievements of those who came before them and works to pave the way for future generations of women athletes. Series participants will range from 18-year-old emerging sensation Alyssa Thompson to seasoned veterans Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe, who declared this her final World Cup, to first-timers Sofia Huerta, Lynn Williams, and Kristie Mewis.
According to the streamer, the series is currently in production in New Zealand and Australia, following the team, which was awarded the Arthur Ashe Courage Award for their strength and determination in fighting for pay parity in soccer at the ESPY Awards on 13 July 2023, as they compete for the 2023 World Cup.