Netflix finds itself standing at the edge of a cliff, peering down into the unknown. Why? Because Liam Payne’s latest show Building the Band has wrapped, and now the ball is in the streamer’s court. Will it hit play or let this one gather dust in the vast streaming graveyard? That’s the question on everyone’s lips.
Apparently, Building the Band is set to be Liam Payne’s final hurrah before… well… his figurative TV swan song.
Now, in case you missed it, Netflix gave this musical extravaganza the green light back in May. Cameras rolled, drama unfolded, and the show has officially wrapped filming. As with all good things Netflix-y, we now enter the sacred post-production limbo—a mystical place where editors toil for about 3 to 6 months, consuming unhealthy amounts of coffee and re-editing awkward hugs.
So, what’s this Building the Band gig all about? Picture this: 50 hopeful singers desperately trying to create a band… without ever seeing each other. Yes, these poor souls had to rely solely on their vibe—no swiping right or left on appearances here. Think Love is Blind, but with harmonies and fewer tearful couch confessions.
And who better to guide these musically curious souls than Liam “Let Me Teach You the Way of the Payne” Payne? But he wasn’t alone in this endeavor. Oh no! He had fellow musical powerhouses Nicole Scherzinger and Kelly Rowland by his side, dishing out wisdom and probably a fair share of motivational clichés. Meanwhile, AJ McLean (yes, the Backstreet Boy himself) stepped into the hosting ring to keep things smooth and groovy.
The whole thing culminated in three live shows, filmed in front of an audience in Manchester’s Aviva Studios this past August. We can only assume it was magical, with dreams made, hearts broken, and a bit of Manchester drizzle for good luck.
Now, the real question remains: When will Netflix let us feast on this musical delight? Or will they leave us hanging like the last season of your favorite cancelled show? Stay tuned, because Netflix’s release strategy is about as predictable as a cat’s mood—either it drops everything at 3 AM, or it sits on it until the hype train leaves the station.
Building the Band could be dropping soon… or never. But whenever it happens, we’ll be there, ready to press play faster than you can say “One Direction reunion, please.”
