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The Year in Media and Entertainment: What’s Broken (News), What’s Surging (Netflix), and What’s Next

Plain English with Derek Thompson

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Netflix's Strategy for Show Duration and Licensing

Netflix typically ends most of its original shows after three seasons to maintain viewer interest, with exceptions for successful series like The Crown and Grace and Frankie. The platform focuses on original content and licenses library shows to serve as 'comfort food' for viewers. Other companies are now more willing to license shows, a shift from the previous trend of studios pulling back their content.

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