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▲ unglaublich 6 hours ago

Netflix is `while profitable(): make_sequel()` which _always_ ends with shitty content and incomplete stories.

▲bmacho 5 hours ago | parent | next [-]

How are Netflix created contents profitable? I guess Netflix pays shows based on user time spent, and a Netflix show is profitable if users spend time on it, and not on other shows?

▲user2722 6 hours ago | parent | prev | next [-]

All TV series on Netflix end in S01. Even if they don't, it's a new show with same characters but lousy writing. Looking at

* The CIA laywer who doesn't know about green passport

* FUBAR

* The Diplomat

▲mrbluecoat 5 hours ago | parent [-]

Mostly agree but their original k-dramas for the US market are pretty good.

▲Cthulhu_ 4 hours ago | parent [-]

Is it still a K-drama if it's for the US market?

▲hbn 5 hours ago | parent | prev | next [-]

What you're describing is more of an American television problem.

The Simpsons, The Office, Game of Thrones, etc. all managed to go on too long without the help of Netflix.

▲afavour 5 hours ago | parent | prev | next [-]

I actually think that’s the opposite of Netflix. TV shows rarely make it past a second season, as soon as there’s even a mild drop in viewing figures they drop a property like a hot potato.

▲skeeter2020 5 hours ago | parent [-]

Note the OP's algo was *while* profitable. You're focused on shows that never make it. I think this is true of the cash cows, while dogs are historically (with only one or two channels so limited broadcast bandwidth) networks could be far more brutal while Netflix needs a much bigger catalog.

▲triceratops 4 hours ago | parent | prev | next [-]

You're describing the entertainment business.

▲Oras 5 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

They are agile