• StillPaisleyCat@startrek.website
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    6 days ago

    I find that I am less and less willing to invest enthusiasm in American productions as they don’t get enough commitment from their streamers to make it worth it.

    Apple seems to be make two season commitments for most shows, but generally they are following the self-destructive pattern of Syfy. There’s only so many times one can be burned.

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      6 days ago

      It’s offensive, considering how The Office built Netflix. None of these services have figured out, if it deserves a second season, you can just keep going, and the audience will be there. Offer a lower budget if it makes you feel better. Just let the goddamn thing happen.

      Not aided by the number of shows that apparently think it’s still 1999 and a good cliffhanger will ensure another season, meaning absolutely nobody’s happy.

    • James R Kirk@startrek.websiteOP
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      6 days ago

      I’m with you, but at the same time I never had too much hope for this one so this doesn’t come as a huge shock. The days of streaming services paying tons of money for prestige TV are largely behind us.