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Re:Netflix is creating a problem by cancelling TV shows too ... by zepto on Wednesday October 14, 2020 @10:19AM (#24776788)
Yes, but it’s a norm from the broadcast era. I think the premise is that Netflix has an opportunity to do things differently, because a satisfying show on a streaming platform is not dependent on reruns to reach new fans.
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Re:Netflix is creating a problem by cancelling TV shows too ... by dragonwriter on Wednesday October 14, 2020 @11:44AM (#24777916)
> Yes, but it’s a norm from the broadcast era.

You think there is less competition and pressure to perform now than when there three broadcast networks and no real competing video services?

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Re:Netflix is creating a problem by cancelling TV shows too ... by zepto on Wednesday October 14, 2020 @11:51AM (#24778018)
Why would you assume I think that when the rest of my comment is about the difference in valuing the long tail of streaming vs broadcast content?
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Re:Netflix is creating a problem by cancelling TV shows too ... by accountinhn on Wednesday October 14, 2020 @01:50PM (#24779429)
Agree with this. They can atleast produce 2-3 episodes in a season and let the series come to conclusion. There is no need for doing 10+ episodes.
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