Netflix cancelled the drama Boots on Monday despite its positive reception. However, it seems that Sony TV extended the options on cast members like Liam Oh, Blake Burt, Angus O’Brien, Miles Heizer, Kieron Moore, Rico Paris, and Dominic Goodman. It seems that Sony can't shop the series around to other studios after cancellation due to Netflix's exclusivity terms.Released on October 9, 2025, the Netflix series was an adaptation of Greg Cope White's memoir, The Pink Marine."BOOTS is a one-hour comedic drama that delivers an irreverent, offbeat take on the coming-of-age story. Set in the tough, unpredictable world of the 1990s US Marine Corps — when being gay was still not tolerated in the military — the series follows directionless, closeted Cameron Cope (Miles Heizer) and his best friend Ray McAffey (Liam Oh), the son of a decorated Marine, as they join a diverse group of recruits. Together, this ensemble navigates the literal and metaphorical landmines of boot camp, forging unlikely bonds and discovering their true selves in an environment designed to push them to their limits. With sharp wit and plenty of heart, BOOTS, based on Greg Cope White’s memoir, is about friendship, resilience, and finding your place in the world — even when that world seems determined to keep you in line or leave you behind."Deadline was the first to report Netflix's cancellation of Boots: View this post on Instagram Instagram PostDeadline was the first entertainment outlet that reported this story. The writer Nellie Andreeva also revealed that her sources told her that this wasn't a straightforward cancellation. While Netflix did not give a clear reason behind the cancellation, it seems that the streaming giant observed the long-tail viewership data and decided to cancel the series:"From what I hear, this was not a straightforward cancellation. The well reviewed Boots (90% on Rotten Tomatoes from both critics and viewers) delivered respectable ratings and made noise in popular culture. The show had internal support, and Netflix held conversations with Boots studio Sony Pictures Television while analyzing long-tail viewership data."The report also pointed out that Sony Television extended the options on cast members who played key characters in the series:"To help the series’ chances, Sony TV in August extended the options on several key cast members, including Miles Heizer, Liam Oh, Kieron Moore, Dominic Goodman, Angus O’Brien, Blake Burt and Rico Paris. Because of Netflix’s strict exclusivity terms, it is virtually impossible for an outside studio to shop a series after it has been canceled by the streamer."How did the Pentagon react to the series? View this post on Instagram Instagram PostDespite the acclaim, the Netflix series did not receive the same support from the Trump administration. Pentagon Press Secretary Kingsley Wilson released this statement on October 16, 2025:“Under President Trump and Secretary [Pete] Hegseth, the U.S. military is getting back to restoring the warrior ethos. Our standards across the board are elite, uniform, and sex neutral because the weight of a rucksack or a human being doesn’t care if you’re a man, a woman, gay, or straight. We will not compromise our standards to satisfy an ideological agenda, unlike Netflix whose leadership consistently produces and feeds woke garbage to their audience and children.”While it is unclear what will happen with the military drama, all we can do for now is watch the eight episodes on Netflix.