The hilarious musical comedy series Girls5eva was rescued for its third season after being initially canceled, but Netflix canned the series once again. Debuting in 2021 as a Peacock original, Girls5eva concerns the of a 1990s one-hit-wonder pop group who decide to reunite after one of their songs goes viral. Across the three seasons, the band each try to juggle their adult lives with their far-fetched dreams of pop stardom in their 40s. Deftly blending music, heart, and humor, Girls5eva was a bona fide sleeper hit.

That cult status earned the show a devoted audience, but its original streaming home didn't have faith in the series after season 2. In a shocking move, Peacock canceled the well-reviewed series after two seasons, leaving its future in jeopardy. However, Netflix wasted no time in scooping up the abandoned program and swiftly renewed it for a third season, which debuted on the platform along with the first two seasons. Unfortunately, Girls5eva's new home didn't suit it either, and Netflix canceled the series after season 3.

Girls5eva Season 4 Is Canceled

A Failed Second Chance

While it seemed like it could be a slam-dunk, the musical comedy was lost in a bevy of other content.

Netflix's decision to scoop up the beleaguered series kept hope alive that Girls5eva could finally get the attention it deserved. Unfortunately, the streamer's plan didn't work out, and Netflix canceled Girls5eva after season 3. Rescuing a canceled show has rarely paid off, and Girls5eva s a growing list of resurrected shows which failed to launch after only one season at their new home. While it seemed like it could be a slam-dunk, the musical comedy was lost in a bevy of other content. Before Netflix officially announced it, star Busy Phillips took to her podcast to break the news, saying:

It’s dead. Yeah. I’m just saying it because, f*** it. If Netflix won’t, I will. I guess not enough people watched it or watched it the way that counts or I don’t know. I actually just don’t know.

As Phillips mentioned in her blunt statement, the reason Girls5eva was canned was likely due to low viewership numbers. The show's overwhelmingly positive critical reception was deceptive, and though the people that watched it loved it, not enough people watched the series. As such, it's highly unlikely that another streamer will pick up Girls5eva, and the experiment on Netflix's behalf was a noble misstep.

All 6 episodes of Girls5eva season 3 premiered on March 14 on Netflix.

Girls5eva Season 4 Cast

Would The Band Get Back Together...Again?

Shows like Girls5eva live and die on their ensemble cast, and if Netflix would have renewed the series for season 4, the entire main cast would have probably returned. Since the leads stuck with the program throughout its rocky last few years, it stands to reason that they would have returned for season 4, especially after the cliffhanger ending. That means fans could have expected to see Sara Bareilles return as Dawn alongside Busy Philipps as Summer, Paula Pell as Gloria, and Renée Elise Goldsberry as Wickie.

The entire expected cast of Girls5eva season 4 included:

Girls5eva Season 4 Story

What Happens Next For The Girls In The Band?

Season 3 was a roller coaster ride of emotions for the of Girls5eva, but it ultimately ended in a cliffhanger that practically demanded a season 4. After their self-financed tour was derailed again and again, Wickie made the bold move of booking the band at Radio City Music Hall and putting them on the hook for half a million dollars if they couldn't sell out the venue. Though they did eventually find a way to recoup the money, it wasn't quite the triumphant return they had all hoped for.

Dawn finally had her baby and was pulled into domestic life and away from the demanding world of music and the spotlight. But just as things seemed to be slowing down, Wickie's song suddenly went viral which got her a lucrative offer from Nance Trace. She refused the offer unless the entire group was involved, and Trace eventually agreed. This left Wickie with a tough choice and put the girls in the band in a bit of an emotional bind. Girls5eva season 4 would have immediately addressed what happens next, especially since it would likely have put a strain on their relationship.