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How HBO’s creatives survived corporate chaos

Decoder with Nilay Patel

CHAPTER

The Evolution of HBO: Navigating Challenges and Change

This chapter explores HBO's strategic evolution in the television market, emphasizing its unique position amid rising competition from streaming giants like Netflix. It discusses HBO's commitment to high-quality, episodic content while maintaining creative freedom for its creators, resisting corporate interference, and adapting to changing industry dynamics. The chapter also delves into the recent challenges faced under corporate ownership and the impact of HBO Max's launch during the pandemic on the company's future.

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