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    Sterling K. Brown says that streamers are releasing 8-10 episode seasons because platforms make their money off new subscribers looking for new shows, not more episodes: “The only thing that could change it is if fans actually stop subscribing and mandate that these platforms make longer seasons.”


    Sterling K. Brown says that streamers are releasing 8-10 episode seasons because platforms make their money off new subscribers looking for new shows, not more episodes: “The only thing that could change it is if fans actually stop subscribing and mandate that these platforms make longer seasons.”

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    1. gamersecret2 on

      Streamers are chasing constant new signups, while fans just want enough episodes to actually live with a show for a while.

    2. Large_Air_1159 on

      Not only mandate longer seasons, but better quality shows? So much of the content these days is sloppish (at least on Netflix; thinking of House of Cards when it first dropped).

      I’m also quickly growing tired of the subscription model.

      Edit* werds 🤓

    3. Lopsided-Monk-5995 on

      Some of these streaming shows don’t have enough story to do 4 episodes let alone 8 or more. The writing is always a let down.

    5. Competitive-Dog5094 on

      I don’t even care about longer seasons (although it would be nice) I just want a new season every year instead of waiting years between

    6. wer-erldturninggggg on

      He’s definitely right, but this is also widely known and has been discussed for years, so idk why anyone is surprised to hear this.

      The main thing that’s gonna disrupt this model is streamers moving to Ad Tier models. That way a shows viewership directly impacts the money they make.

    7. Rakebleed on

      Nah I’m pro less episodes and more shows. Don’t stretch out a story just to fill time. I love the smaller commitment of a miniseries or shorter season.

    9. Trowj on

      I think we’re reaching an inflection point just based on cost. We somehow went full circle and invented cable again except it’s 8 different streaming services that cost $99 a month combined

    10. Riqitch on

      I’m actually fine with 8-10 episodes a season for serialised shows, though even with shorter seasons you still get filler episodes.

      For episodic shows, sure – give me 22-24 episode seasons all day long

    11. WritinMan on

      Shorter seasons were already a thing before streaming became so popular. AMC, USA Network, FX, all those similar networks–they were all doing it first. Maybe streamers use it to get more subscribers, but they didn’t create the trend.

      I don’t really have a problem with it, if it means more focused storytelling. The problem is the long wait between the seasons.

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