Search Engine Why’s it so hard to figure out how many people watch Stranger Things?
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Sep 15, 2023 
Maya Hawke, known for her role in Stranger Things and daughter of Hollywood stars Uma Thurman and Ethan Hawke, joins Lucas Shaw, managing editor at Bloomberg News, to tackle the mystery of Netflix's elusive viewership data. They discuss how this lack of transparency impacts artists' compensation and raises broader questions about evolving entertainment dynamics. The conversation dives into the complexities of streaming metrics and their implications for the industry, highlighting the tensions between artistic integrity and profit-driven motives.
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Initial Brag, Then Silence
- Maya Hawke recalls Netflix bragging about Stranger Things season 3's initial viewership.
- After the first day, no further numbers were shared, leaving her curious about the show's true reach.
Residual Anxiety in Streaming
- Actors' anxiety stems from streaming's impact on residuals compared to traditional reruns.
- They feel they might have made a bad deal, impacting their long-term earnings.
Hippie Economics
- Maya Hawke's parents, actors in the pre-streaming era, prioritized artistic fulfillment over money.
- Their financial well-being was gauged by house size changes, not specific numbers.