This doesn't necessarily have to be a bad thing. HBO has great content but they're still stuck, for whatever reason, in the mindset that all of their content has to originate on live television, which limits the amount of content they can provide. Netflix, on the other hand, produces a ton of content because they don't worry about whether they can fit all of it into a 24 hour / 7 day time frame. This also gives them the flexibility to be patient with niche shows that develop a small but passionate audience.
Ten years ago, HBO could have been Netflix if they'd had the foresight to rebrand themselves as a media vehicle instead of just a channel. They're still a strong #2 (and their content is easily #1) but they could be even bigger. The obvious next step is to start releasing some shows all at once instead of episodically, and limit some of those shows to digital subscribers (not any of the big established ones, but new second-tier shows).
Yes and yes. I don't get too much into drama series as I have a short attention span and little time, but without HBO, the impact that A list movie quality TV/steam series on today's viewing audience wouldn't exist. I am re-watching Sopranos after having introduced it to the wife (Who is a typical binge watcher of the times) and HBO is probably the most influential content producer in television history.
I should say, this is AT&T we're talking about so I wouldn't be totally surprised if they ed HBO up by nickel and diming the content. We're talking about the leading communications company in the world and their website looks like it hasn't been updated since 2002.
Justice Department just appealed the TW-ATT merger! Crazy, but gives hope that these modern monopolies start getting cracked down on.
Just watched it. I'm not sold yet but I'm intrigued tbh
2nd episode of sharp objects was better. I will keep watching
Yeah it's interesting. I could see being disappointed with it by the time the season's finished but I'm planning to keep up with it.
Same tbh
Yeah, I’m intrigued to see how her sister died and if the current murders are somehow related. It’s only an 8 episode miniseries so it’s not that big of a commitment.
Last six episodes are already a done deal pretty much. I guess they could up the spinoffs.
Latest episode of SO was great imho tbh
^Dammit. Need to catch up. I'll watch it tonight.
I keep watching Succession but I am not sure if I like it all that much. Will watch Sharp Objects when all the eps are up.
I get that same feeling from it. I've caught a couple of episodes and it seems like it should be better than it is.
HBO finally greenlit a Deadwood movie.
Seriously? That would be pretty awesome. Make up for that ty ending hopefully.HBO finally greenlit a Deadwood movie.
Glad I stuck with it (Sharp Objects). Show is ing great.
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Sharp Objects is killing it.
That chick knows how to write some ed up and entertaining stories
Yep, hopefully the finale tonight doesn't disappoint tbh
I think one of the old dudes, Alan or the Chief, is gonna off Adora and himself. There’s gotta be some weird romantic triangle with them. I also want to know what was going on when Camille followed Amma to the pig farm and saw her enter the door with someone
Sharp Objects was solid. 4 boring, super slow episodes and 4 great ones to cap it off.
Nice payoff.
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