In some shocking reality TV news, Bling Empire and Bling Empire: New York have both been canceled by Netflix. Despite the original series and its spinoff amassing millions of fans globally, the streamer is not moving forward with the shows that were respectively going into their fourth and second seasons.
For those not quite as familiar with the franchise, Bling Empire and Bling Empire: New York originated on the heels of the popular movie Crazy Rich Asians. The series followed successful groups of Asian Americans as they showed off their fabulous lifestyles in Los Angeles and New York. Of course, the programs also showcased plenty of drama in the friend groups as they attempted to navigate their different personalities.
Now for true fans of the shows, they understand what a gut punch of losing these gems on Netflix is. Viewers won't be able to see what happens in the next chapter of the Anna Shay vs Christine Chiu feud, or if Kevin Krieder and his old flame turned new love will actually make it for the long haul on Bling Empire. They also won't be able to see Kane Lim stir up some more conflict with other castmates.
Over on Bling Empire: New York, the freshman season of the show ended with a big question mark as it pertains to Dorothy Wang's love life. She seemingly found a great match while vacationing, but was the romance built to last? While social media may shed some light on these plot points, viewers know that's not quite the same.
As of publication, the streaming giant hasn't provided much in terms of an explanation for their decision, leaving many to formulate their own justifications. Given the show in many respects opened the door for other Netflix originals Dubai Bling and Young, Famous & African, it will be interesting to see what's next for these other programs (although, we should note the latter is expected to at the very least debut its second season May 19).
Bling Empire fans crushed by news of the show's cancellation
Loyal fans were very disappointed to hear that the Bling Empire universe is ending on Netflix. They took to Twitter to express their sadness about not being able to see their show favorites, while also voicing their hope that the franchise finds a new home on a different platform. Take a look for yourself.
Bravo..MTV....VH1...hell Zeus...where you at??? Lol #blingempire https://t.co/2z6EhZi3D6April 19, 2023
Can’t believe we aren’t going to see the battle of Christine Chiu vs. Anna Shay anymore. Please @peacock save #BlingEmpire. We don’t just wanna see white ladies pretending to sell houses on Netflix. 😖 pic.twitter.com/u5BWWAvPvHApril 19, 2023
Nobody talk to me.. my favorite series just got cancelled 😭😭 #BlingEmpire https://t.co/nPDHlYaJkuApril 19, 2023
In a state of depression over #BlingEmpire/#BlingEmpireNewYork not coming back. What a bad move by Netflix. They better have something else planned. pic.twitter.com/L6R5Fw6MeRApril 19, 2023
This is a travesty @netflix #blingempire https://t.co/C5DWmt8SDtApril 19, 2023
Netflix better not cancel #DubaiBling after the stunt that was just pulled with #BlingEmpire. I want to see all of the cast back, and add @lipstickmommy to the group, too. Nina Ali is amazing, beautiful and well connected. https://t.co/Ino0vOqlfX https://t.co/kBJocedcSMApril 19, 2023
So first a horrible #LoveIsBlind reunion and now #blingempire is cancelled !? @netflix what is going on ?? pic.twitter.com/lEXAZOQyLNApril 20, 2023
All episodes of Bling Empire and Bling Empire: New York are available to stream on Netflix.
