The availability of only one season of the television program Yellowjackets on Netflix stems primarily from licensing agreements and distribution rights. Netflix typically acquires the rights to stream content for a defined period. Once that agreement expires, the content may be removed or not be fully available, pending renewal or alternative distribution strategies.
The initial broadcast rights for Yellowjackets belong to Showtime, a premium cable network and streaming service. Showtime retains primary control over the release and distribution of its original series. The agreement between Showtime and Netflix likely allows for a limited window of availability, possibly designed to boost viewership and subscriptions for Showtime’s own platform. The strategy allows a wider audience to sample the series while incentivizing subscription to the originating service for ongoing access and future seasons.