12 Years Later, Laura Linney's Underrated Showtime Dramedy Resurfaces on a Surprising Streaming Platform

Netflix continues to see significant success with licensed movies and TV shows. The streaming juggernaut started availing past shows from other networks and services, and some of those shows have seen massive viewership. Laura Linney starred in the 2010 Showtime comedy The Big C, which recently debuted on Netflix. Less than a week after its debut, the series is one of the most-watched on the platform, rising on Netflix's top ten streaming chart according to Flix Patrol. The dramedy is a huge hit in countries like Australia, New Zealand, and the United States, the latter where it's the fifth-most-popular show at the time of writing.

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By: Denis Kimathi
Title: 12 Years Later, Laura Linney's Underrated Showtime Dramedy Resurfaces on a Surprising Streaming Platform
Sourced From: collider.com/laura-linney-the-big-c-netflix-streaming-success-november-2025/
Published Date: Sat, 22 Nov 2025 14:00:12 GMT