Why Netflix Cancels Popular Shows (and How it’s Changed TV Forever)

Many popular Netflix Originals series have gotten the axe over the years. And nowadays, it only seems more common, much to the ire of fans and critics alike.
But why do popular shows get cancelled? And, maybe more importantly, why does it matter?

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:49 Completion Rate
02:00 Not All Viewers Matter
05:26 Profit, Legacy TV, and Why it Matters
11:18 What's the Solution?
12:37 Credits
12:47 Post-Credit

#videoessay #netflix

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