Netflix series about Spotifyâs origins sees resurgence in popularity | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentIndependent Bulletin homepageSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleJacob StolworthyWednesday 09 July 2025 01:33 BSTThe Playlist traces the birth of SpotifyNetflix's The Playlist, a six-part miniseries fictionalizing the creation of Spotify, is experiencing a resurgence years after its 2022 debut.Despite initially being overlooked by many subscribers, the show has garnered a perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes and critical acclaim for its ânear-perfectâ portrayal and critique of the music industry.Inspired by the book Spotify Untold, the series dedicates each episode to a different facet of the music industry, offering varied perspectives.Netflix has a habit of prematurely cancelling acclaimed series, including past examples like The OA and Mindhunter.The recent cancellation of the murder mystery The Residence, starring Uzo Aduba, is highlighted, despite its positive reviews and strong ratings, possibly due to high internal performance expectations.In fullNetflix hidden gem with perfect Rotten Tomatoes score unearthedThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in