Prestige TV versus volume: the economics of making fewer, better shows
The streaming era swung from expensive prestige drama to endless volume and back again, and the money explains both moves.
Streaming: Shows, Films and Platforms
What services put out and what audiences finish, with premiere dates, episode counts, release patterns and the shows losing viewers mid-season.
The end of password sharing: how streaming rules changed
Netflix cracked down on shared accounts in 2023 and made billions from it, and every major platform has followed with its own household rules.
How a streaming platform decides to make your favorite show
From pitch to series order, the path a show takes to your screen is shorter than in the network era, and far more dependent on data.
Ad-supported streaming tiers: a simple guide to choosing one
Cheaper subscriptions with commercials now dominate new sign-ups, and for many households they are the smartest way to cut the monthly bill.
The streaming wars in 2026: who is left standing
After seven years of spending and consolidation, the streaming business has a clear leader, a shrinking field and a new fight over attention rather than subscribers.