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Here's What's Leaving Netflix In April 2017 & Yes, Joss Whedon Fans Will Need Tissues
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You may be optimistic that April is bringing more than just showers this season, and it is plausible that the new TV shows and movies on Netflix this season are pretty primo. But it seems that the streaming service is doing a lot of spring cleaning, too. In fact, the list of movies and TV shows leaving Netflix in April are massive, and, in some situations, lightly devastating.
Let me be clear about this, because it hurts me on a personal, soul level: Netflix has a big problem with early Joss Whedon shows this month. They're all getting unceremoniously killed off, and without question the biggest loss is that of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. I had developed a sense of comfort that Buffy would never leave my laptop, and now it's leaving me at the worst possible time. Thinking about it now, the whole killing off our faves thing is actually pretty Whedonesque.
On top of that, there are a few incredible films getting lost in the mix (Princess Bride, whyyyy?), a weird vendetta against Superman, and that's only the beginning. Therefore, if you want an extensive list of the titles set to leave with the dawn of spring, I've got you covered. Click through to see all the shows and movies set to depart Netflix this April.
1) 'Ally McBeal'
Say goodbye to the world's most neurotic and unlucky-in-love lawyer. (April 1)
2) 'Angel'
Netflix stakes Angel across all platforms this April. (April 1)
3) 'Better Off Ted' (Season 1)
Veridian Dynamics are shutting down for the time being. (April 1)
4) 'Barbershop 2: Back In Business'
Going out of business, actually. (April 1)
5) 'Bones'
The second of three David Boreanaz shows we're losing. Less fangs, still plenty of dead people. (April 1)
6) 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer'
I will mourn the loss of Buffy every damn day. (Or not. I knew investing in the DVD box sets would one day pay off.) (April 1)
7) 'Chaplin'
I'm speechless. (April 1)
8) 'Dollhouse'
Another Whedon project put to bed early. (April 1)
9) 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off'
Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and watch Ferris Bueller now, you'll miss it. (April 1)
10) 'Firefly'
It's bad enough that this gone-to-soon series is only one season long. Now they're taking it away from us all over again. (April 1)
11) 'House, M.D.'
The doctor is out, and you're going to have to solve your medical mysteries elsewhere. (April 1)
12) 'Lie To Me'
Sorry, but it's the truth. (April 1)
13) 'Menace II Society'
Lights out for this drama. (April 1)
14) 'Resident Evil: Extinction'
True to it's name, this Resident Evil installment is dying out. (April 1)
15) 'Roswell'
It's not a good time for supernatural teen dramas from the late '90s. (April 1)
16) 'Snow Day'
As a seasonal decision, I can actually sort of get this one. (April 1)
17) 'Stomp The Yard'
Just dancing away from us. (April 1)
18) 'Superman: The Movie'
Just so you don't have to sit through a thousand of my clever Man of Steel quips, a bunch of Superman movies are leaving Netflix, including this one... (April 1)
19) 'Superman II'
This one... (April 1)
20) 'Superman III'
That one... (April 1)
21) 'Superman IV: The Quest For Peace'
This one right here... (April 1)
22) 'Superman Returns'
And this somewhat disappointing reboot from '06. (April 1)
23) 'The Agony And The Ecstasy'
I'm in pain. (April 1)
24) 'The Boys From Brazil'
This classic sci-fi thriller will be dunzo on April Fool's Day. (April 1)
25) 'The Escapist'
True to its title, this is slipping from our grip. (April 1)
26) 'The Princess Bride'
How can I believe in happily ever afters when this fairytale is leaving? (April 1)
27) 'The Riches'
The Malloys are moving out. (April 1)
28) 'The Usual Suspects'
This Academy Award-grabber is hardly typical and worth checking out before it's gone. (April 1)
29) 'The X-Files'
I want to believe this isn't happening, but I know it is. (April 1)
30) 'Vanilla Sky'
Cameron Crowe's strangest venture flies south. (April 1)
31) 'Collateral Damage'
A pretty good moment for the former Governator. (April 3)
32) 'Circle'
This dark flick is getting snuffed. (April 3)
33) 'Legit'
Season 2 of the FX series is leaving, but not all is lost. (April 7)
34) 'Flower Girl'
The final bloom of the kind of quirky rom-com. (April 10)
35) 'The Lazarus Effect'
There's no bringing this back from the dead. (April 14)
36) 'A Fantastic Fear of Everything'
I'm afraid it's going. (April 15)
37) 'American Dad!'
Just Season 6 for some reason, so don't have a heart attack. (April 17)
38) 'The Nutty Professor 2: Facing The Fear'
I... didn't even know this was a thing. (April 26)
39) 'Under The Tuscan Sun'
The sun is setting on this Italian self-discovery film. (April 30)
40) 'The Mirror'
It's a modern horror story about the worst eBay purchase of all time, so, yeah, it doesn't shock me that we're letting this one go. (April 30)
41) 'Born To Defense'
Jet Li leaves Netflix, part one. (April 30)
42) 'The Defender'
Jet Li leaves Netflix, part two. (April 30)
If you'll excuse me, I'll be watching Buffy until the very second they rip it out of my hands. Happy viewing, folks.
