Cult Canceled Sci-Fi Is an Instant Netflix Hit 2 Years After it Ended

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Despite its incredibly strange storyline, this sci-fi series developed a dedicated, though small, fanbase and became a cult hit. It didn’t appeal to everyone – some critics and genre purists dismissed it – but it captivated those who loved it, and its fans kept hoping for wider recognition. Now, it’s found a new audience on Netflix, quickly climbing to become one of the top 10 most-watched shows.

The TV show La Brea, which ran from 2021 to 2024, struggled to win over critics and a wide audience despite its unusual story. The show begins when a massive sinkhole opens in Los Angeles, pulling a family and several strangers into a mysterious, prehistoric world. Back in the present, the daughter who narrowly escaped the sinkhole and her father, who struggles with mental illness, try to understand what happened and find a way to bring everyone back—and the father’s visions might hold the answers.

La Brea Makes No Sense—and It Doesn’t Pretend To

Let’s be real, La Brea doesn’t try to be high art, and honestly, that’s a big part of its charm. It’s not a masterpiece, not even close. But it’s developed this devoted following, with a lot of viewers feeling it’s unfairly criticized. I’ve seen fans passionately defend it – one person even called it ‘epic,’ admitting it wasn’t the best show ever, but definitely not the worst. The show definitely dives headfirst into familiar sci-fi territory and struggles to define itself, but that’s actually where the fun lies. It’s a messy, enjoyable ride.

Reviewers generally disliked the series, criticizing the acting, special effects, and confusing storyline. While their criticisms weren’t entirely off-base, they seemed to overlook the show’s playful and lighthearted nature. As one critic, Anita Singh, put it, if you enjoy over-the-top dialogue and characters escaping a CGI saber-toothed tiger after tumbling into a prehistoric portal, you’ll probably love it. And for some viewers, that’s perfectly enough.

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2026-05-03 21:40