The crime drama series “Hightown”, created by Rebecca Perry Cutter, will soon be leaving Netflix. The series, which originally aired on Starz from 2020 to 2024, is part of a larger set of titles scheduled to exit the streaming platform in January 2026. According to information from What’s on Netflix, viewers have until January 23, 2026, to watch all three seasons of the show.
Arriving on Netflix on July 23, 2025, “Hightown” quickly gained popularity, securing a spot among the top ten shows on the platform for eight consecutive days in the United States. The show chronicles the life of Jackie Quiñones, an alcoholic and drug addict working with the National Marine Fisheries Service in Cape Cod, a region grappling with organized crime and an opioid crisis.
Series Overview and Reception
The first season of “Hightown” premiered on Starz on May 17, 2020, concluding after eight episodes on July 12, 2020. Following its success, a second season launched on October 17, 2021, running for ten episodes until December 26, 2021. The third and final season debuted on January 26, 2024, wrapping up its seven-episode run on March 8, 2024.
Critically, “Hightown” has received mixed to favorable reviews. On Rotten Tomatoes, the first season holds a fresh score of 80% with an audience rating of 60%. The second season has an audience score of 75%, while the third season sits at 65%. Additionally, Metacritic ratings show a Metascore of 62 and an audience score of 6.2, indicating generally favorable reviews.
The narrative begins when Quiñones discovers a dead woman on the beach, prompting an investigation led by Detectives Alan Saintille and Ray Abruzzo. Despite being discouraged from participating, Quiñones becomes increasingly involved in the case, eager to uncover the truth.
Cast and Production Details
The series features Monica Raymund in the lead role of Jackie Quiñones, who also directed two episodes of the show. The supporting cast includes Riley Voelkel, Atkins Estimond, Amaury Nolasco, Dohn Norwood, and James Badge Dale, among others.
With “Hightown” leaving Netflix in a few weeks, fans of the series are encouraged to catch up on the three seasons before they depart the platform. The show’s unique blend of crime drama and character exploration has resonated with audiences, making its exit from Netflix a notable event in the streaming landscape.
