Even Mr. Berlanti, one of the most successful and prolific producers in television thanks to shows like “Riverdale,” “Arrow” and “Blindspot,” conceded in an interview that “barely anybody watched” it. He made repeated calls to Lifetime executives, asking for patience and making his case for a second season. In early December, Lifetime announced it was finished with “You.”But right after Christmas, something happened. It began streaming on Netflix. Mr. Berlanti heard from family and friends about how much they were enjoying his new show, ignoring the fact that it had debuted months earlier.

Source: New York Times January 21, 2019 22:44 UTC