Netflix is facing backlash from fans after confirming it will remove the hit CBS sitcom How I Met Your Mother from its streaming platform on December 3, 2025.
The series, which originally aired for nine seasons, was added to Netflix on June 3, 2024, meaning it will only be available for 18 months. This decision comes shortly after the streaming giant faced criticism for removing Friends, leaving many subscribers frustrated with the platform’s content strategy.
Fans quickly took to social media to voice their disappointment. One Reddit user wrote, “Netflix keeps removing the shows we love. HIMYM is a classic, and now it’s gone in less than two years.”
Another commenter added, “I was planning to rewatch it, and now I’ll have to find it elsewhere. Netflix really is burning out its viewers.”
The beloved sitcom stars Josh Radnor, Neil Patrick Harris, Alyson Hannigan, Jason Segel, and Cobie Smulders, and has remained a favorite for viewers who enjoy binge-watching classic sitcoms.
Despite Netflix’s reasoning for removing older shows, fans continue to express frustration, citing the platform’s pattern of adding popular series only to pull them after a short period. Many viewers have noted that shows like How I Met Your Mother can now be found on alternative streaming services, such as Hulu, leaving Netflix subscribers feeling left behind.
With the removal date approaching, fans are rushing to binge-watch the series before it disappears, ensuring that How I Met Your Mother leaves a lasting impression despite its limited streaming window.
