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Funny you should mention demographics and House of Cards - it was literally created because Netflix's data suggested that many subscribers enjoyed the Social Ne

by untog 11y ago

Funny you should mention demographics and House of Cards - it was literally created because Netflix's data suggested that many subscribers enjoyed the Social Network (Fincher), Kevin Spacey movies and the British version of House of Cards. http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/25/business/media/for-house-of-cards-using-big-data-to-guarantee-its-popularity.html?_r=0 http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/25/business/media/for-house-o... It's not demographics in the traditional sense, but make no mistake - Netflix and the like do not create unique pieces of art just because they feel like it. They are also making a show to fit a market, just with better data. > it's an echo chamber for older, more conservative folk. I'm not so sure about that. One of the best shows I saw last year, Mr. Robot, was made by the USA Network, of all people.

caseysoftware 11y ago
USA Network has had a refreshing run of great series - Monk, Psych, White Collar, Suits, Mr Robot, Burn Notice - that don't quite fit the "older, more conservative folk" mold described. And this is what they've done without much budget, credibility, or star power. I'm pleasantly surprised and sincerely impressed.
- wj 11y ago
  I've referred to the USA lineup as popcorn TV. They are kind of fun shows with a little bit of comedy and a little bit of drama and suspense that don't force you to think too hard after a long day. Sometimes I am in the mood for something deep and dripping with intrigue (House of Cards) and sometimes I just want to lay in bed and watch something where it doesn't matter if I miss some small part of plot that becomes something big later (the shows you list). I would add Royal Pains to that list. Cover Affairs was another one I enjoyed (I love spy shows and books) but is now off the air.
  - zepto 11y ago
    Would you describe Mr Robot as "kind of fun shows with a little bit of comedy and a little bit of drama and suspense that don't force you to think too hard after a long day"?
    - wj 11y ago
      That one was probably a bit of an outlier from the others on that user's list. I would say that I do take it a bit less seriously than other conspiracy shows such as Rubicon.
- coldtea 11y ago
  I wouldn't call Monk, Psych, White Collar, Suits, and Burn Notice "great series". Formulaic detective/action/buddy TV at best. Mr Robot is a little better, but itself is no "Wire" (or any other really great show).
FussyZeus 11y ago
Mr. Robot was so damn good, I was amazed USA could hit like that. I don't think I've met a single person whose seen it and didn't like it. It doesn't surprise me that Netflix is already crushing it in terms of creating their own series; the data that the big studios operate on is collected via ancient means and there's only a market for it because they agree to all pretend it's still relevant.

by untog 11y ago

caseysoftware 11y ago

USA Network has had a refreshing run of great series - Monk, Psych, White Collar, Suits, Mr Robot, Burn Notice - that don't quite fit the "older, more conservative folk" mold described. And this is what they've done without much budget, credibility, or star power. I'm pleasantly surprised and sincerely impressed.

wj 11y ago
I've referred to the USA lineup as popcorn TV. They are kind of fun shows with a little bit of comedy and a little bit of drama and suspense that don't force you to think too hard after a long day. Sometimes I am in the mood for something deep and dripping with intrigue (House of Cards) and sometimes I just want to lay in bed and watch something where it doesn't matter if I miss some small part of plot that becomes something big later (the shows you list). I would add Royal Pains to that list. Cover Affairs was another one I enjoyed (I love spy shows and books) but is now off the air.
- zepto 11y ago
  Would you describe Mr Robot as "kind of fun shows with a little bit of comedy and a little bit of drama and suspense that don't force you to think too hard after a long day"?
  - wj 11y ago
    That one was probably a bit of an outlier from the others on that user's list. I would say that I do take it a bit less seriously than other conspiracy shows such as Rubicon.
coldtea 11y ago
I wouldn't call Monk, Psych, White Collar, Suits, and Burn Notice "great series". Formulaic detective/action/buddy TV at best. Mr Robot is a little better, but itself is no "Wire" (or any other really great show).

FussyZeus 11y ago

Mr. Robot was so damn good, I was amazed USA could hit like that. I don't think I've met a single person whose seen it and didn't like it. It doesn't surprise me that Netflix is already crushing it in terms of creating their own series; the data that the big studios operate on is collected via ancient means and there's only a market for it because they agree to all pretend it's still relevant.