Netflix regularly celebrates major successes with original productions. In early 2024, the series “Fool Me Once” is one of the biggest hits on Netflix. However, there will be no further season, and that is also due to the concept of the series.
Which series is it about? The series “Fool Me Once” (in German: In ewiger Schuld) is about a single mother who wants to solve the murders of her husband and her sister. In doing so, she comes into conflict with the powerful Burkett family, who do not approve of her investigations.
How successful was the series? The series “Fool Me Once” reached 108 million views or 689 million viewing hours in six months, making it one of the most-watched series at the beginning of 2024 on Netflix. This is explained by the magazine adorocinema.com. Even Netflix itself counts the series among the top 10 most viewed series as of October 2024 (via netflix.com).
Miniseries designed as a single production without further seasons
Why will there be no further season for the series? “Fool Me Once” is what is known as a miniseries.
The special thing about a miniseries is that it tells a complete and self-contained story. Unlike large series, the series is fully conceived and then fully filmed from the outset. Therefore, there will not be another season in this case.
Additionally, the story of the series is based on a book by author Harlan Coben. And that story is also complete, providing no further material for a sequel.
The advantage of a miniseries like “Fool Me Once” is also clear: You can see the entire story in one piece and do not have to prepare for a nasty cliffhanger at the end of the season, unless the director or the original author opts for an open ending.
The most-watched film on Netflix, by the way, focuses on a completely different topic: Instead of a modern action thriller, the biggest film on Netflix features swords, dragons, and magic. However, the film does not resonate well with the audience. More on this directly on MeinMMO: The most-watched film on Netflix has swords, dragons, and nasty nobles to offer in 2024
