Why did Netflix drop MST3K?

‘Mystery Science Theater 3000’ Reboot Canceled By Netflix After Two Seasons. In a controversial move poisoning Thanksgiving for many indie comedy fans, Mystery Science Theater 3000 host Jonah Ray tweeted that Netflix has cancelled the young reboot after two seasons.

What happened to MST3K?

Add Mystery Science Theater 3000 to the scrap heap at Netflix. Host Jonah Ray revealed that the revival would not be returning to the streaming giant for a third season. Netflix confirmed that the series has been canceled following its two-season run.

Did MST3K get Cancelled?

The network cancelled MST3K after a six-episode seventh season.

How many seasons of MST3K are on Netflix?

12
Mystery Science Theater 3000/Number of seasons

Is Netflix making more MST3K?

Fans raise enough money to bring MST3K back for another season consisting of new episodes, a new platform, and fan-favorite actors returning. Mystery Science Theater 3000 is returning for a new season after raising $6.5 million through crowdfunding. The series ran for two seasons on Netflix but was canceled in 2019.

Will there be a MST3K season 13?

Mystery Science Theater 3000 will be returning for a 13th season thanks to a successful Kickstarter campaign helmed by series creator and former host Joel Hodgson, and supported by legions of devoted fans.

What was the first MST3K episode?

November 24, 1988
Mystery Science Theater 3000/First episode date

Who is mega Cynthia?

Mega-Synthia is a character in the Mystery Science Theater 3000 Live – The Great Cheesy Movie Circus Tour in which she acted as the primary antagonist to the crew of the Satellite of Love. She was played by Yvonne Freese.

What was the last MST3K episode?

Merlin’s Shop of Mystical Wonders
Mystery Science Theater 3000/Latest episode

While this is the series finale of MST3K (on cable TV), the last original episode that aired was Merlin’s Shop of Mystical Wonders, on Sept. 18, 1999 (the airing was delayed by problems with rights clearances). The final episode to air in reruns was The Screaming Skull, on Jan. 21, 2004.

When did Mike take over MST3K?

Michael John Nelson (born October 11, 1964 in St. Charles, Illinois) is an American comedian, writer, musician and actor, who served as the head writer of the cult television series Mystery Science Theater 3000 from Season 2 through Season 10, and spent roughly half of that time playing the on-air host, Mike Nelson.

Who is better Joel or Mike?

In fact, both Joel and Mike have themselves been asked which of them was a better host, and both of them gave the same answer: Joel. Joel is beloved by just about all fans of the show. At the same time, when Mike took over the hosting duties, the vast majority of fans quickly came to love him, too.

Why did Mike take over for Joel on mst3k?

The Team Joel vs. Team Mike feud was never supposed to be a thing. After Joel Hodgson left the series, he was replaced by former head writer Mike Nelson as host. The only reason this debate gained so much traction is because there were only two hosts and Hodgson left his show on bad terms.