Bingewatch Awards: Best Show to Bingewatch results = fandoms assemble!
The power of fandoms remains one of the most impressive forces in television. The 2019 Bingewatch Awards captured that strength with 132,385 votes across the Best Show to Bingewatch category. Fandoms rallied behind the titles they loved and demonstrated what collective effort can achieve.
The final round came down to The OA and Shadowhunters. Shadowhunters took the win with 54 percent of the vote to The OA's 46 percent. Earpers and Lucifans backed the Shadowfam and the Sixth Movement after their own shows exited earlier rounds. That cross-fandom support defined the campaign and still shapes how these groups operate today.
Fandom persistence over time
Years later the campaigns have not disappeared. Shadowhunters fans continue posting calls for a return in 2026 even without an official revival. The OA community tracks potential rights windows after 2026 and keeps organized threads alive. Wynonna Earp fans secured a 2024 Tubi special after sustained pressure that began on Syfy. The numbers from the original poll proved these audiences were durable, and the record shows they still are.
Cross-platform revival successes and models
Some shows have found second homes on different services. Wynonna Earp: Vengeance landed on Tubi in 2024 after the Syfy run ended. Lucifer completed its run on Netflix following the Fox cancellation. These moves illustrate a broader pattern where cancelled series land elsewhere when fans keep the conversation going and platforms see measurable demand.
This is not the end of the fight
The 2019 results confirmed that large, active audiences still existed for these titles. No official revivals have materialized for the top two shows as of 2026, yet the sustained activity proves the fandoms remain intact. The original vote totals demonstrated longevity that Nielsen numbers alone do not capture, and that longevity has only grown more visible through continued social engagement.
Why fandom matters
A show that did not win the poll still gained a potential ally. Many of the titles in that category faced cancellation, and the shared goal of securing another season creates natural partnerships. Reaching across fandom lines expands the reach of every campaign without requiring any group to abandon its own priorities.
Experienced fighters can help the newbies
Santa Clarita Diet ended in 2019 after three seasons and has not returned. Its fandom was newer to organized revival efforts at the time. Groups that have already navigated multi-year campaigns, such as the Shadowfam, can share practical steps for petitions, press outreach, and convention presence that newer fans can adapt quickly.
Those who have had their shows saved can give advice to those struggling
Lucifer moved to Netflix and finished its run after the Fox decision. Lucifans learned how to leverage social metrics and direct appeals that helped secure additional seasons. Wynonna Earp received the 2024 Tubi special after years of production hurdles; Earpers can pass along the timeline tactics that worked. Gotham fans dealing with network and studio coordination can draw on the same experience Earpers used to resolve behind-the-scenes issues.
Teaming up = Larger numbers
Each fandom already carries substantial reach. Combining those audiences multiplies visibility on every platform. Larger collective numbers register more clearly with executives who track engagement data, and the same principle applies whether the target is a network or a streaming service.
Develop unique campaigns through collaboration
Pooling different skill sets produces campaigns that stand out. Sky banners, coordinated social pushes, and convention activations already exist within individual fandoms. Merging resources opens the door to larger-scale versions of those tactics without duplicating effort.
Data and metrics in modern fandom advocacy
Tracking impressions, likes, and article clicks remains central to any presentation aimed at platforms. Fandoms now add TikTok, Instagram Reels, and X threads to the mix, which increases reach and creates fresh data points. Petitions and convention metrics still matter, and consistent recording of all engagement keeps the case stronger when it reaches decision makers.
The true enemy
The platforms that cancel shows and decline to shop them elsewhere remain the core issue. Netflix content spend approached $20 billion in 2025 with continued emphasis on data-driven originals alongside ad-supported tiers. A separate 2025 #CancelNetflix wave focused on different concerns, yet the underlying tension between legacy acquisitions and newer titles persists. The 2019 poll still serves as evidence of audience size that executives can review alongside current engagement numbers.
Evolving role of legacy content on streaming
Netflix secured high-value rights for titles such as Seinfeld in deals that spanned 2019 to 2021. The service continues balancing those acquisitions with original programming while competition from other platforms grows. The strategy shows that legacy content still plays a role, which makes sustained visibility for cancelled originals even more relevant when fans present their case.
Help us help you
We continue to collect Twitter impressions, article clicks, and engagement metrics for every campaign we cover. Those records form the basis for presentations shared with networks and services. The same process applies today, updated for the platforms and tools fandoms now use.
Share this article and others about your show inside your community. Introduce new viewers to the series. Reach out if your recent cancelled title has not been featured. Send petitions, convention data, or social metrics that can strengthen the collective record. Tag relevant posts so they can be amplified. Keep voting in polls so the numbers stay current. Every data point adds weight when the goal is another season for shows that still have audiences ready to watch.
