Chelsea Handler’s Netflix Talk Show To End after 2 Seasons; Comedian Sets Documentary
by Nellie Andreeva
October 18, 2017


Chelsea Handler just announced on Facebook that she will not be returning for another season of "Chelsea", her weekly Netflix talk show. Handler said she is planning to focus on activism, write a book and partner with Netflix on an original documentary that highlights her perspective on the current political climate.

Chelsea marked Netflix’s foray into the comedy talk show arena. New half-hour episodes were released three times a week in Season 1 before Handler switched to an hourlong weekly show format in the current second season.

The show developed a following as Handler’s fans found her on the new platform, though it had a hard time breaking out in a very crowded comedy talk show space. Under Handler’s rich deal with Netflix, Handler also did the "Chelsea Does" documentary series, which was well received.





Here is her full Facebook post:


Like so many across the country, the past presidential election and the countless events that have unfolded since have galvanized me. From the national level down to the grassroots, it’s clear our decisions at the ballot box next year will mark a defining moment for our nation.

For these reasons, I’ve decided not to return for another season of "Chelsea", and instead devote as much time as I can to becoming a more knowledgeable and engaged citizen and to focus on projects that have significance to me. My goal is to be better informed, raise my voice, and participate in a more meaningful way.

I want to travel the country and visit areas and people I don’t know enough about, speak at colleges and listen to students, and gain a better understanding of our political divide. I have joined forces with EMILY’s List to elect more women to public office, register people to vote, and campaign for candidates who are fighting for women’s rights.

I’m excited to share that I will continue my partnership with Netflix, working together on a documentary where I’ll engage with people I don’t talk with enough – people of different ethnicities, religions and political philosophies. Netflix could not be more understanding, and I’m grateful for their continued support. New episodes of "Chelsea" will continue to stream weekly until the end of this year.

http://deadline.com/2017/10/chelsea-handler-netflix-talk-show-end-canceled-documentary-1202190911/

Okay I'll say what everybody's thinking. Nobody cares.

Ed.

I like Chlesea!:)

For these reasons, I’ve decided not to return for another season of "Chelsea", and instead devote as much time as I can to becoming a more knowledgeable and engaged citizen and to focus on projects that have significance to me. My goal is to be better informed, raise my voice, and participate in a more meaningful way.


So why don't you wait until after you become more knowledgeable and then decide to try to brainwash the gullible public?

Because you don't have the brain power and you never will. You're just a dopey celebrity who thinks their opinions are facts because you want them to be.

I like Chlesea!:)


I can't stand her and I'll just leave it at that. Anything I'd have to say about Chelsea Handler would get me banned from the site.

Ed.

I can't stand her and I'll just leave it at that. Anything I'd have to say about Chelsea Handler would get me banned from the site.

Ed.

To echo your sentiment from above—nobody cares.

http://variety.com/2017/digital/opinion/chelsea-handler-netflix-cant-always-beat-tv-at-its-own-game-1202593836/

“The show simply never generated much buzz,” Andrew Wallenstein says of Chelsea. “Netflix hasn’t shared anything in the way of audience data, but it presumably wasn’t good considering the show went from three episodes per week to just one midway through its run.” As Wallenstein points out, Chelsea’s failure is even more puzzling as late-night talk shows appear to be thriving in the Trump era, from Trevor Noah to Samantha Bee to the network hosts. “Handler has demonstrated a knack for drawing attention to herself with political commentary on social media, where she’s particularly adept, and in public appearances,” says Wallenstein. “But that didn’t translate to her talk show, which felt as if it was hermetically sealed within the Netflix world in a way that didn’t resonate in the larger media landscape. It’s not unlike the way Howard Stern’s public profile seemed to diminish when he made the switch from terrestrial radio to Sirius XM.” ALSO: Chelsea was "never a perfect show, but it was a trailblazing experiment." (https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2017/10/chelsea-handler-netflix-ending-two-seasons-canceled)