Netflix will add the comedy Run the World, which was cancelled by Starz, to its United States catalog starting November 17, 2026. The platform will incorporate both complete seasons of the series, totaling 16 half-hour episodes.
The arrival of Run the World coincides with the Netflix premiere of Blindspotting on the same day. With this addition, all three Starz series cancelled together in September 2023 (Run the World, Heels, and Blindspotting) have ended up finding a home on Netflix in one way or another. Heels was the first to arrive in September 2024, although it was later removed at the end of its licensing window.
What is Run the World about
Run the World is a half-hour comedy created by Leigh Davenport (also responsible for The Perfect Find on Netflix and Boomerang for BET). The series follows a group of smart and funny Black women, all in their 30s, who live, work, and socialize in Harlem while pursuing their own goals of world domination, balancing professional successes and failures, relationships, and heartbreak.
The project featured heavy hitters behind the scenes. Yvette Lee Bowser, creator of Living Single and producer of Dear White People on Netflix, served as showrunner for the first season before passing the torch to Rachelle Williams-BenAry (Love Life, Mixed-ish) for the second. The costumes were designed by Patricia Field, known for her work on Sex and the City, giving fashion a prominent role in the series.
Run the World cast
The lead quartet consists of Amber Stevens West (The Carmichael Show) as Whitney, Andrea Bordeaux (NCIS: Los Angeles) as Ella, Bresha Webb (Marlon) as Renee, and Corbin Reid (Valor) as Sondi.
The cast is rounded out by Stephen Bishop, Tosin Morohunfola, Nick Sagar (recognizable to Netflix subscribers for his role in The Princess Switch films), Jay Walker, Tonya Pinkins, and Erika Alexander, also from Living Single, in the role of Barb, Ella's boss.
It is worth noting that Andrea Bordeaux did not return for the second season, which shifted its focus toward the characters of Whitney, Renee, and Sondi.
How many seasons of Run the World are coming to Netflix
Netflix will stream both complete seasons of Run the World, with a total of 16 half-hour episodes, starting November 17, 2026.
The first season originally premiered on Starz on May 16, 2021, while the second arrived on May 26, 2023. What ended up being the de facto series finale aired on July 14, 2023, before Starz cancelled the show that same September alongside Heels and Blindspotting. In that same move, Starz also cancelled The Venery of Samantha Bird, even though it was only two episodes away from completing its first season.
Availability and licensing agreement duration
According to available information, Run the World will be exclusive to Netflix in the United States, with no confirmation of its arrival in other territories at this time. Recent licensing windows for similar Starz titles have been brief: both Spartacus and Nashville were only available for 12 months before leaving the catalog in September 2026. Therefore, it would not be surprising if Run the World does not remain on Netflix indefinitely.
Frequently asked questions about Run the World on Netflix
When does Run the World premiere on Netflix
Run the World will arrive on Netflix United States on November 17, 2026, with both seasons available from day one.
How many episodes of Run the World are available on Netflix
Netflix will include both seasons of the series, totaling 16 half-hour episodes.
Who stars in Run the World
The series stars Amber Stevens West, Andrea Bordeaux, Bresha Webb, and Corbin Reid, in the roles of Whitney, Ella, Renee, and Sondi respectively. Andrea Bordeaux did not participate in the second season.
Will there be a third season of Run the World on Netflix
There are no confirmed plans for a new season. Run the World was already cancelled by Starz and, although there are precedents for licensed series being revived by Netflix, such as The Hunting Wives, renewals of already cancelled shows are rare, as demonstrated by the case of Heels.
Why was Run the World originally cancelled
Starz cancelled Run the World in September 2023 along with two other series, Heels and Blindspotting, although the source does not detail the specific reasons for the decision.
Will Run the World be available on Netflix outside the United States
For the moment, the series has been confirmed as a Netflix exclusive in the United States. Its arrival in other regions has not been announced.
