# Netflix Pulls the Plug on Bandi — And Fans of the Martinique Crime Drama Aren’t Happy About It

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Published: 2026-05-08  
Updated: 2026-05-08  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

It had the numbers. It had the buzz. It had a story clearly built for multiple seasons. And yet, Netflix has officially axed **Bandi** — the gritty French crime drama set in Martinique — after just one season. Here’s what we know, and why this cancellation stings more than most.

### Bandi: Overview

| Detail | Info |
| --- | --- |
| **Series Title** | Bandi |
| **Genre** | Crime Drama |
| **Platform** | Netflix |
| **Premiere Date** | April 9, 2026 |
| **Episodes** | 8 |
| **Created By** | Éric Rochant & Capucine Rochant |
| **Filming Location** | Martinique, French West Indies |
| **Status** | ❌ Cancelled — No Season 2 |

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### What Was *Bandi* About?

After their mother’s sudden death, a group of **eleven orphaned siblings** in Martinique struggles to survive, driving some of them toward crime as a way to stay together. [Netflix](https://www.netflix.com/title/81646407)

![](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/bandaad-1024x576.webp)

At the centre of the story is 16-year-old **Kylian**, who secretly fashions himself as a drug kingpin under the alias *Milord*, while his brother Kingsley pursues get-rich-quick schemes — including raiding the stash of local dealer SherKhan. Bandi is the story of a family whose siblings are prepared to do whatever it takes to keep the Lafleur name alive, even as it threatens to tear their lives apart. [What’s on Netflix](https://www.whats-on-netflix.com/what-to-watch/bandi-french-crime-drama-review/)

To tell this story authentically, creator **Éric Rochant** (*The Bureau*) worked with hundreds of local Martinican actors and a local shooting crew, and brought in West Indies-set writers **Jimmy Laporal-Trésor** and **Khris Burton** to write and produce the eight episodes. [What’s on Netflix](https://www.whats-on-netflix.com/what-to-watch/bandi-french-crime-drama-review/)

### The Numbers That Made the Cancellation Surprising

In its first week, *Bandi* amassed **16 million hours viewed globally** (2.1 million views), then jumped to **40.5 million views** in its second week, while maintaining a steady presence in the Top 10 of many countries. [whats-on-netflix](https://www.whats-on-netflix.com/news/bandi-cancelled-at-netflix-crime-drama-wont-return-for-season-2/)

After two weeks on the charts, it gathered **5.2 million views** in its final few days and became **#1 in 13 countries** — making it the most-watched non-English show on Netflix at that point. [Our Culture](https://ourculturemag.com/2026/04/24/bandi-season-2-cast-rumours-release-date/)

Strong numbers, passionate fans, a cliffhanger finale — and still, it’s over.

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### Why Did Netflix Cancel It?

Nothing was confirmed until late Thursday, when Netflix issued a statement to local radio **RCI** — which spans both Guadeloupe and Martinique — confirming *Bandi* would not return for a second season. [whats-on-netflix](https://www.whats-on-netflix.com/news/bandi-cancelled-at-netflix-crime-drama-wont-return-for-season-2/)

The reasoning of viewership versus costs is not exclusive to Netflix, but *Bandi* had been constructed as a **family saga spanning multiple seasons** — making the cancellation a particularly bitter pill for the creators and fans alike. [whats-on-netflix](https://www.whats-on-netflix.com/news/bandi-cancelled-at-netflix-crime-drama-wont-return-for-season-2/)

The Lafleur clan’s fate — especially the shocking events of the season finale — will now remain unresolved. Viewers will no doubt be frustrated they will never know the thorny fate of Kylian Lafleur. [whats-on-netflix](https://www.whats-on-netflix.com/news/bandi-cancelled-at-netflix-crime-drama-wont-return-for-season-2/)

Learn more about Martinique and its cultural identity on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martinique) — the real-world backdrop that made *Bandi* feel so distinct and important.

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### What’s Happening With Other French Netflix Shows?

*Blood Coast (Pax Massilia)* is currently in production on Season 3, and *The Cage* is set to return later this year with its second season — but several other French Netflix shows are still officially awaiting their fate, including *Néro The Assassin*, *Represent (En Place)*, *Cash Queens (Les Lionnes)*, and *Flunked (Recalé)*. [whats-on-netflix](https://www.whats-on-netflix.com/news/bandi-cancelled-at-netflix-crime-drama-wont-return-for-season-2/)

### FAQs

### **Q: Why was *Bandi* cancelled on Netflix despite strong viewership numbers?**

A: Netflix weighs production costs alongside viewership data — the show’s ambitious scale, shot entirely on location in Martinique with a large local cast, likely made renewal economics difficult.

### **Q: Will the *Bandi* Season 1 finale cliffhanger ever be resolved?**

 A: Unfortunately, no — with the cancellation confirmed, the Lafleur family saga ends with Season 1, leaving several storylines unresolved.