UPDATE: Actor Andrew Briedis has expressed his frustration after discovering that Netflix quietly removed Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs the Reverend, the interactive finale of the beloved sitcom, back in May 2023. The news, which surfaced just recently, has left fans and cast members shocked.
In a viral TikTok video, Briedis candidly stated, “Netflix removed me from Netflix. I have been fired from Netflix.” His comments highlight the emotional impact of losing a project that provided a satisfying conclusion to a series many fans cherished. “You watch all of Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, and you wanna know how it ends? You can’t see it,” he lamented, revealing he only learned about its removal months later, which left him “so bummed out.”
The actor, who portrayed the character Dev, lamented the financial implications of the show’s removal, saying, “I’m not gonna get any money from this anymore.” The cancellation not only affects his income but also means that other crew members will miss out on residuals—a critical source of ongoing income for many performers.
Briedis pointed out that Netflix’s decision to remove interactive titles stems from technical challenges. “These titles used extra storage,” he noted, suggesting that Netflix deemed them not worth the overhead. He also referenced the removal of another interactive project, Black Mirror, emphasizing the trend as Netflix pivots towards gaming.
In a lighter moment, Briedis praised his co-stars, including Tituss Burgess and Daniel Radcliffe, stating, “I worked with the great Tituss Burgess, my beautiful, gorgeous Tituss.” However, his playful tone masked genuine frustration about losing a project he felt proud of, adding, “it’s gone. Gone!”
Viewers reacted to Briedis’s TikTok with shock and confusion. Comments flooded in, with one user stating, “Oh wow I was planning on watching this show. Guess I’ll hold off until Netflix gets their stuff together.” Another echoed, “I just do not understand Netflix or their business model at all.”
Reports indicate that Netflix’s shift away from interactive content marks the end of an era for the platform. Earlier this year, it was confirmed that the streaming giant would pull its final interactive offerings to focus on gaming, a move that has left many fans and creators perplexed.
As the news continues to develop, Briedis has not yet responded to requests for further comment. The removal of such a significant title raises questions about Netflix’s strategy and its impact on creators and audiences alike.
Stay tuned for more updates as this story unfolds.