The downfall of WeWork was rapid and spectacular. In September 2019, Neumann stepped down as CEO, and the company underwent a significant restructuring. The once-mighty WeWork was forced to lay off thousands of employees, sell off assets, and abandon its plans for global domination.
In 2022, a new limited series premiered on Apple TV+, based on the rise and fall of WeWork. The show, also called "WeCrashed," stars Jared Leto as Adam Neumann and Anne Hathaway as Rebekah Neumann, Adam's wife. The series is based on the book of the same name by former WeWork executive Mark Tolusky and reporter Olivia Locher.
The promotion was a clever move by Apple, designed to attract new viewers to the platform. By offering a free, ad-free experience, Apple aimed to showcase the quality and exclusivity of its original content.
The "WeCrashed Limited Series Complete Pack Free" offer may have expired, but the lessons and legacy of WeWork will linger on, a reminder of the startup world's capacity for both triumph and heartbreak.