Major broadcasting change as Netflix confirm they have pulled plug on popular sports docuseries

Tour de France: Unchained, Trailer

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NETFLIX’S cycling docuseries Tour de France: Unchained is set to be axed after three seasons, according to reports.

The programme debuted on the streaming platform in June 2023, with the first season covering the 2022 Tour.

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Tour de France: Unchained has been axed after three seasons[/caption]

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Twelve months later season two was released, covering the 2023 edition.

The Netflix cameras were on site for last year’s Tour and season three is expected to be released in its usual June slot.

But according to French newspaper Le Parisien, the show’s third instalment is set to be its last.

They claim that teams “have started to get used to the idea that Netflix’s cameras will no longer be there in June”.

Their report adds that an unnamed French team revealed that ordinarily they had been contacted by Netflix regarding filming by the end of January – but that no conversations have been had this year.

A further source adds that the sport’s “repetitive” nature has proved challenging for Netflix in terms of creating compelling storylines.

The French outlet claims that the show achieved “average” ratings – but did not reach its expected level of viewership in France.

Tour de France: Unchained, is not the first Netflix sport docuseries to be axed.

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Last year, tennis series “Break Point” was cancelled after just two seasons.

Following disappointing viewing figures and reluctance from top players to provide access, the show was canned.

New details of Rory McIlroy and Erica Stoll's divorce drama set to emerge as Netflix releases Full Swing trailer

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Netflix have several sports docuseries, including Formula 1 hit “Drive to Survive”.

Its golf series “Full Swing is also set to return later this month, with a recent trailer showing reactions to Rory McIlroy‘s divorce drama last May.