HBO's Risk-Aversion in Content Strategy

This chapter analyzes HBO's recent shift towards high-budget shows based on existing franchises, including a long-term Harry Potter series. The speakers express skepticism about this risk-averse approach, contrasting it with HBO's historical success through nurturing creative properties over time. They also delve into how the toxic reputation of J.K. Rowling and other financial pressures affect the streaming service's future programming and strategic decisions.