‘Boots’ canceled by Netflix after first season

Netflix canceled ‘Boots’ after just one season Variety has learned. The coming-of-age queer drama series debuted on the streamer on October 9.

“Boots,” executive produced by Norman Lear, who greenlit the show in 2023, and created by Andy Parker, was based on the book “The Pink Marine” by Greg Cope White. Miles Heizer played Cameron Cope, a disillusioned ’90s teen who enlists in the Marine Corps with his best friend Ray McAffey, played by Liam Oh. Despite the unwelcoming environment (LGBTQ people were banned from the military at the time), the pair grow into themselves and form lifelong friendships with their fellow recruits as they deal with the social and physical dangers of boot camp.

Other cast members include Ana Ayora, Blake Burt, Cedrick Cooper, Dominic Goodman, Nicholas Logan, Kieron Moore, Angus O’Brien, Rico Paris, Max Parker, Vera Farmiga, Brandon Tyer Moore and Mattie Liptak.

During a recent conversation with VarietyHeizer said the possibilities for strange stories in the military are endless. He shared his hopes for many more seasons.

“There are a lot of stories to tell, from Greg’s various experiences in the Marines to Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, and when it was repealed,” he said. “I would do it for ten seasons if they let us.”

Jennifer Cecil served as showrunner and executive producer. Series creator Parker served as co-showrunner and executive producer. Rachel Davidson, Peter Hoar, Scott Hornbacher and Brent Miller also served as executive producers. Todd Lewis and Cyndi Brenner produced the show