Fiasco (Netflix): Is a season 2 planned? Igor Gotesman gives some details

Discover the real fiasco behind “Fiasco” on Netflix!

The creator finally reveals the reasons which pushed him to sabotage a potential season 2.

A well-kept secret that risks forever changing our perception of this intriguing series.

Are you ready to dive behind the scenes of this mystery?

A series that quickly won over the public

Already a real audience phenomenon on Netflix, the series Fiasco quickly found its audience. The interest aroused by this striking comedy was immediate.

Subscribers took advantage of the May 1st holiday to devour the seven episodes released on April 30, catapulting the series to the top of the charts in record time, despite mixed reviews.

A mini-series project from the start

Igor Gotesman, the creator of the series, had a clear vision from the start. During an interview with Télé-Loisirs, he clarified that Fiasco was intended as a mini-series. “I don’t close the door in case I change my mind, but theoretically, there will never be a season 2 of Fiasco“, he declared bluntly. A statement that surprises fans hoping for a sequel.

The real reason behind this decision

One of the main reasons given by Gotesman concerns the very context of the series and its particular format. He spoke about his many inspirations, ranging from The Office has Fucking Kassovitz, passing through Extras from Ricky Gervais.

According to him, the mockumentary lends itself better to short formats where the perception of reality and fiction merge into a single experience.

A tribute to the making-of and filmmaking

Gotesman also admitted to having wanted to pay homage to making-offs, a genre that was “a bit extinct”. “I watched a lot of making-off when I was young because I wanted to be a director,” he confided.

It is this passion for the underbelly of cinema that led to the choice of a short format, thus making it possible to explore this idea without falling into redundancy.

A deliberately open ending

The last episode of Fiasco ends with an open ending with the dramatic fall of Slice’s character.

This conclusion allowed for many possibilities, but Gotesman insists he wanted to leave things that way, without trying to explain everything or continuing simply to satisfy the spectators’ demand.

Alternatives for Fiasco fans

For those who loved it Fiasco and looking for similar series, Gotesman suggests looking to other works influenced by the style mockumentary and absurd humor. Here are some recommendations:

• The Office
• Extras by Ricky Gervais
• It happened near you
• Fucking Kassovitz
• Lost in La Mancha

Conclusion: the choice of Igor Gotesman

In conclusion, Igor Gotesman’s decision not to extend Fiasco beyond its first season is based on a clear artistic vision and a deep respect for the narrative form of the mockumentary. Rather than bowing to commercial pressures, he chose to maintain the integrity of his original project, leaving an indelible mark on the landscape of contemporary comedy series.