In a stunning display of corporate courage rarely seen in Hollywood, Netflix has decided not to renew its mega-deal with Barack and Michelle Obama’s Higher Ground Productions, leaving the former First Couple to bravely declare they are “going independent,” sources have confirmed.
After years of pumping out earnest documentaries about emotional compost, and why your lightbulbs are problematic, the Netflix algorithm reportedly had a complete meltdown.
Insiders claim the AI started crying digital tears and begged executives, “Please, no more lectures — I just want to stream explosions and bad reality TV like a normal streaming service.”
Higher Ground is now framing the split as a bold creative liberation, the same way a fading celebrity says they’re “exploring new opportunities” after their show gets canceled mid-season.
“We look forward to partnering with many different studios,” the Obamas said in a statement that somehow managed to sound both humble and slightly condescending at the same time.
Industry watchers expect the new independent era to produce instant classics such as “My Kale’s Emotional Journey,” “When Republicans Knocks on Your Door,” and the upcoming 10-part miniseries “Why Breathing Incorrectly Is a Microaggression.”
As of press time, the Obamas were reportedly pitching their next masterpiece to every studio in town while Netflix celebrated by immediately greenlighting three new shows about car chases and zero feelings.
I am not a Netfkix subscriber and I haven’t seen any Obama content but I will leave a comment. When it comes to watching TV, movies, award shows or any other entertainment except the news I don’t want to hear politics or know the political views of celebrities or take up issues of anything except the storyline of the show.
I totally agree! Especially Late Night shows, which used to be funny and entertaining. Jimmy Kimmel, with failing ratings which are losing his network money, is mad that his audience wants to laugh. “Don’t tell me how to do my job!” he recently stated.
I probably would have watched Meghan Markle’s home show, but she made such a stink about hating America that I refused to.
Kimmel was wrong about Johnny Carson who I saw twice. He stated publicly politics are not comedy. Johnny was amazing too.
I do subscribe to Netflix but I don’t watch any of the liberal pearl clutching B.S. ESPECIALLY anything from OBAMA.
I would actually be willing to watch Netflix again if they do this.
I cancelled Netflix the minute I heard the Obama’s were involved. maybe I’ll try it again now.
We quit Netflix shortly after they contracted with obama in May 2018.
Weren’t interested in anything they had to say.
BS
No BS. I canceled also.
We did too along with shows airing for very, young children about transgenders.
I haven’t watched Netflix in at least a year precisely because I heard about all the tranny crap aimed at children. I haven’t watched ANYTHING Disney in at least 4 years because of their sick wokeness as well.
I guess Obama will have to up the price of a ticket to his “library”.
Netflix is still a pipeline of garbage.
I rarely watch NetFlix anymore. If I want lectures – I’ll go back to college. Most of the United States citizens, in my opinion, have already recognized the hypocrisy of the Obamas. The Obamas do still have a strong following, but I believe it’s shrinking due to a good portion of the ‘Woke’, DEI supporting population finally waking up to the fact we’ve been betrayed to foreign interests – repeatedly – for years! The Obamas hate average middle class Americans, especially if they’re white! They have so much money (sources??) and really don’t care what the majority of Americans or NetFlix think. As far as I’m concerned Barrack and Michele can do whatever they want – Go Pound Sand for all I care! Just leave me alone! Narcissistic, arrogant, extremely rich Ass Holes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I will have my hemorrhoids burn out with a soldering iron before I watch anything with an Obama name attached. I do subscribe to Netflix.
I voted for Barry O’Bama in ’08. Within a month of his inauguration I realized it was the dumbest mistake I ever made. There was hope for the survival of the United States Constitution until then. After he finished trashing America, I’m no longer so sure
I totally agree! Especially Late Night shows, which used to be funny and entertaining. Jimmy Kimmel, with failing ratings which are losing his network money, is mad that his audience wants to laugh. “Don’t tell me how to do my job!” he recently stated.
I probably would have watched Meghan Markle’s home show, but she made such a stink about hating America that I refused to.
I also voted for Obama twice and REALLY regretted my second vote because his second term was TERRIBLE! He did nothing but harm the nation and it was so embarrassing to hear him speak without a teleprompter. Every other word was “uh”.
In 8 years Obama only did 2 things- passed the Affordable Healthcare Act (weak, but better than nothing) and got Bin Laden. The AHCA had some really bad things in it and he vowed to fix them, but never did. It was the Navy seals and our military and intelligence that actually got Bin Laden.
This is what happens when you are united with the American hater.
This is a tragedy an because of this cancelation of the couple’s show I will cancel Netflix. America misses the Obama’s leadership with no scandals.
no scandals because media refused to tell you and covered up for him and her like ties to …hating America and is scandalous too! Sending money to Iran as well as Egypt’s Islamic Relief Agency, allowing the Gaza strip to become a terrorist stronghold, and hating Israel are only a few Obama scandals.
Speak for yourself, not America.
Hahahahahaha. Phew. I need to catch my breath ….. Hahahahahaha…..
Good one.
So Glad the “Leave of absence!” , Yet being paid Top Dollar for Image’s that fulfilled No real purpose are beginning to fade out of the. Realm of Reality!
I like Netflex because it has many other programs to watch besides those that are political. No One is telling you that you have to watch the political shows in the first place. Why deny yourself the other good content?
The guy on the billboard has a woman growing out of his abdomen.
AI is such a laugh.