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Regime Changes Reshape TV Lifecycles
- Regime changes make TV renewal timing chaotic and unpredictable for creators.
- Streaming preserved shows like Party Down and altered the lifecycle of series.
Streaming Broke The Old TV Calendar
- Development now feels more random and less calendar-driven compared to the old network system.
- Streaming and long-tail viewership let small shows find new life years after initial airing.
A Fast Yes From Amazon
- Scott Neustadter's wife sent his Daisy Jones pitch to Amazon on a Friday and got a 'we're in' call by Monday.
- That fast yes led to hiring a showrunner and assembling the writers' room quickly.