The studios said that they actually did offer, quote, generous increases in compensation for writers. But the studios also said that there were just too many other outstanding issues on the table. John Sutter: There'll be no new shows for the foreseeable future. Viewers could start to notice fewer new TV shows by the end of the year early next year. That might mean more unscripted series.
This week, thousands of writers went on strike against Hollywood studios over what they say is an existential threat to their livelihoods.
John Koblin, a media reporter for The New York Times, explains how streaming turned the most prolific era in American entertainment into an industry-changing labor dispute.
Guest: John Koblin, a media reporter for The New York Times.
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