NBC’s ‘Happy’s Place’ and ‘St. Denis Medical’ Join ‘The Hunting Party’ on Netflix as Renewal Decisions Loom

Universal Television has recently strengthened its partnership with Netflix by licensing several of its broadcast series to the streaming giant. Following the successful U.S. launch of The Hunting Party in February, two additional NBC comedies—Happy’s Place and St. Denis Medical—made their debuts on Netflix on April 1.

Happy’s Place, a multi-camera sitcom starring Reba McEntire, quickly entered Netflix’s Daily Top 10. In contrast, the single-camera comedy St. Denis Medical has seen a consistent presence on Peacock’s Daily Top 10. All three series continue to be available on the NBCUniversal platform, where viewers can access their complete seasons. St. Denis Medical, recognized for its workplace comedy format, complements Peacock’s lineup, which includes popular titles such as The Office, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and 30 Rock.

In a move similar to that of The Hunting Party, the licensing of Happy’s Place and St. Denis Medical aims to boost the visibility of these shows while providing additional revenue for the studio.

Unlike Happy’s Place and St. Denis Medical, which have secured renewals for the next season, The Hunting Party faces an uncertain future. Its performance on Netflix could significantly influence NBC’s renewal decision for the drama procedural, which features Melissa Roxburgh and remains "on the bubble."

Despite a promising start on Netflix—achieving a spot in the Global Top 10 during its debut week with 3.5 million views and a #2 ranking on the U.S. chart—the show quickly fell out of both rankings. Notably, The Hunting Party has not benefited from increased viewership on NBC, as its linear ratings have not shown improvement in its second season since its arrival on Netflix. The series continues to rank among NBC’s lowest-rated scripted programs, although it has occasionally appeared in Peacock’s Daily Top 10.

This uncertain situation keeps The Hunting Party in a precarious position, with future decisions hinging on NBC’s five new drama pilots. The network’s commitment to multiple pilots adds pressure to series under consideration for renewal, raising the stakes for The Hunting Party and fellow sophomore series Brilliant Minds, produced by Warner Bros. Television, which faces even steeper challenges.