Five years ago, Monica Raymund departedOne Chicagoand headed to Starz’sHightown, which is enjoying new life on streaming. Created by Rebecca Cutter, the series centered on troubled federal agent Jackie Quiñones as she became part of a murder investigation that expanded to local organized crime and opioid epidemic.
Having garnered rave reviews from critics, with season 1 holding an 80% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes,Hightownwas only a modest performerin its ratings. Nonetheless, the strong reviews earned it season 2 and 3 renewals, with the latter serving as its final season.
However, just over a year after the show came to an end, ithas landed on Netflix as of July 23,andHightownhas already landed the No. 8 spot in Netflix’s Top 10, perTudum. Between July 27 and July 30, the series rose from the No. 9 to the No. 8 spot, having since gone back to the No. 9 spot.
What Hightown’s Success Means For Netflix & The Show
The Streamer Could Consider A Revival
The fact thatHightownis getting new life with Netflix’s help and grabbing the attention of global audiences showcases how so many shows get cancelled or end before audiences can fall in love with them. This also indicates thatHightowncould continue for a season 4 on Netflixif a deal is made between the streamer, Lionsgate Television andproducer Jerry Bruckheimer.
Cutter has also previously expressed a desire forHightownto continue, saying in an interview just after the original series finale that she wanted to keep writing stories for Raymund’s lead character.Netflix has made no commentsabout whether they’re interested in producing new episodes, though if it continues to be a hit, it’s feasible they’d start to consider it.
Our Take On Hightown’s High Viewership On Netflix
Audiences Love A Bingeable Show
It makes perfect sense thatHightownis being watched on Netflix,simply because the streaming audience is looking for a bingeable show. Since the show was originally airing weekly on Starz, it’s no surprise that it was overlooked by viewers, but people now look for content to watch in one or two viewings, making this underrated crime thriller perfect.
Another reason Hightown may be resonating with audiences so much is that it may serve as areplacement for Netflix’sOzark. The Jason Bateman-led crime series was a huge hit, and with its coastal setting and some similar themes,Hightownlooks to be filling the void left by it for some viewers.
Hightown
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Hightown is a drama crime mystery series created by Rebecca Cutter for STARZ and released in 2020. The series follows National Marine Fisheries Service agent Jackie Quiñones, a woman with a substance abuse problem whose live-fast/party-hard lifestyle is uprooted when she finds the body of a woman. Now forced to comply with an incoming investigation, she must contend with narcotics officers and a heavy police presence while trying to hide her dark past - and present.
