Sorry, you don’t get a pass just because you’re on Netflix

When you picture the offices at Netflix, do you just imagine executives throwing handfuls of cash at TV producers? It doesn’t seem that far off. This year, the streaming service behemoth is projected to cough up $6 billion on content, ranking only behind ESPN in spending.

For years, Netflix was seen as the dream spot for TV shows: a seemingly unlimited budget, and without the pressure of ratings because executives don’t reveal them. So even though you may have never heard of shows such as “Flaked” or “Haters Back Off,” it wasn’t too surprising that they were renewed. However, that era of Netflix may be coming to an end.

The company confirmed over the weekend that “Girlboss” has been canceled after one season. The dramedy — an adaptation of e-retailer entrepreneur Sophia Amoruso’s book — didn’t get great reviews, but it certainly had loyal fans. “Girlboss” is the third Netflix show in a month to get cut, following Baz Luhrmann’s musical drama “The Get Down” (one season) and Lana and Lilly Wachowski’s sci-fi series “Sense8” (two seasons).

As you may know, three is a trend: Over the weekend, multiple outlets pointed to the “Girlboss” news as a real signal that Netflix is serious about trimming its original offerings. Last month, Netflix chief executive Reed Hastings told CNBC that “our hit ratio is way too high right now” and acknowledged the company had very few cancellations.