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How has the way we watch television changed over the years and what impact has this had on the entertainment industry?

Danny Simeone

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The way we watch television has undergone a drastic change over the years. In the past, cable TV was the only means of watching our favourite TV shows and movies. However, the rise of the internet and advancements in technology have dramatically changed the landscape of television.

Today, we have a wealth of streaming services accessible through a variety of devices, including smartphones, tablets, and television. With streaming, we can watch shows on-demand when we want to, and even binge-watch our favourite series. Due to this convenience, traditional TV viewership has taken a significant hit.

One of the significant impacts of this shift is the emergence of streaming services like Netflix and Hulu. Unlike traditional television, these services allow viewers to watch TV shows and movies with greater flexibility, convenience, and cost-effectiveness in mind. These services rely solely on subscription-based revenue models, which is why they are free of ads.

Moreover, these streamers have started producing their own content such as Netflix's Stranger Things, House of Cards, and popular original series like Narcos and Orange is the New Black. As such any talented content creator now has a platform to showcase their original content to a global audience.

On the other hand, traditional TV networks have had to adapt to compete. They have started offering their own streaming platforms, such as HBO and CBS, which are direct competitors to streamers like Netflix and Hulu. They also typically fare better with shows set to air on a specific channel, as opposed to being available on different platforms, which can get confusing for viewers.

The entertainment industry as a whole has been dramatically affected by this change in viewing habits. Broadcasters and studios have had to pivot how they produce and distribute content to adapt successfully. As a result of this, it is no longer a given that a show will land on network television, or that it will achieve traditional network success.

So, in conclusion, the shift to streaming has revolutionized the entertainment industry. The rise of services like Netflix has caused traditional networks to innovate and adapt to this rapidly changing landscape. While we cannot predict how this trend will continue, it is clear that streaming is the future of television and shaping the world of entertainment in ways nobody ever thought possible.