Denis OHare Urges Fans to Protest Netflix Cancellation

Renowned Hollywood actor Denis O'Hare has blasted for cancelling his sci-fi themed series after just one season.

O'Hare, who is best known for his roles in True Blood and movie Dallas Buyers Club, took to Instagram to rant about Netflix pulling the plug on The Boroughs - and urge fans to score nominations for the series.   

The Boroughs is produced by creators The Duffer Brothers, and co-stars Bill Pullman and Alfred Molina - and had been described as 'Stranger Things for senior citizens.'

A logline for the show reads: 'In a seemingly picturesque retirement community, a group of unlikely heroes must band together to stop an otherworldly threat from stealing the one thing they don't have – time.'

Despite strong reviews and viewership, Netflix pulled the plug on the show last week - leading lead star O'Hare to plot 'revenge.'

He said in a video. 'So, it’s Saturday and I’m just thinking about the fact that Netflix canceled The Boroughs and how really bummed I am because it was such a great show. It was such a great show and people really seem to love it.

'I’ve been astounded how many people have come up to me and talked about how much they like the show - and not just like, you know, old people but I’m talking about anybody, people who are, you know, in their 30s or 40s with kids.

'Everyone seemed to find something to relate to. Anyway, so I think we still have a couple of days before the end of Emmy voting that everyone should just vote for The Boroughs. 

'You can vote for me if you like. But also like Bill Pullman and Alfre Woodard and Alfie [Alfred] Molina and Geena Davis and Clarke Peters, Seth Numrich, Alice Kremelberg and vote for The Boroughs for Best Series and, you know, stick it to Netflix and let them know that they made a mistake, you know, because I think it would be sweet revenge. 

'Anyway, I love the show, I miss it and, you know, whatever.

'I think we still have a couple of days before the end of Emmy voting that everyone should just vote for The Boroughs. You can vote for me if you like.'

He added in the caption, 'Before the end of Emmy nomination voting – I think everyone should vote for The Boroughs and its cast. I miss the show terribly and I love it and I think it would be a great way to stick it to Netflix and let them know what a colossal mistake they made.'

His castmate Davis also revealed her shock over the axing to The Hollywood Reporter

'Honestly, I don’t know what happened,' said Davis. 

'I think it’s probably rare for a show to not get picked up and to have it announced that it’s not being picked up while it’s still in the top 10.'

The Daily Mail has contacted representatives for Netflix for further comment.