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This is related to an opportunity cost problem that Netflix doesn't have (so much). The networks have a limited set of time slots so if one show is deemed rela

This is related to an opportunity cost problem that Netflix doesn't have (so much). The networks have a limited set of time slots so if one show is deemed relatively better than another for a particular slot then it makes sense to consider a swap. Netflix only really needs the show to make money to keep it going. If a competing show makes more money then that's great. Show both.

dogma1138 10y ago
Netflix to some extent actually prefers "niche programming". Their mass appeal library and show would sell subscriptions but they'll peak rather quickly as a replacement for cable. Their niche programming is very good at attracting new customers since these customers tend to be more hardcore and they don't have (m)any alternatives. How much of this will remain as Netflix moves towards original programming I don't know, I think that they are likely to move most of their mass appeal programming to originals and just pick up the odd cult classics/fanclub shows and movies and maybe revive a franchise once in awhile.
- douche 10y ago
  I've been pretty disappointed with Netflix offerings lately. I've been finding that Amazon Prime Video has a better selection of shows and movies. Although I'm still waiting for something that just streams everything in TCM's or the Criterion Collection's back catalog. A lot of old movies, even very notable ones, are hard to find anywhere, legally or otherwise.
  - walterbell 10y ago
    FilmStruck (TCM + Criterion) is scheduled for Dec 2016 launch, https://www.criterion.com/current/posts/4032-introducing-filmstruck https://www.criterion.com/current/posts/4032-introducing-fil... Netflix has a few Criterion films, http://streamingcriterions.com/ http://streamingcriterions.com/
    - sotojuan 10y ago
      Hulu has (had? Don't remember) a ton of CC films such that a film's Hulu availability is featured in the actual CC website.
      - walterbell 10y ago
        From the link above, CC@Hulu is ending in Nov to make way for the new service.
        sotojuan 10y ago
        Thanks. I'd prefer that actually!

dogma1138 10y ago

Netflix to some extent actually prefers "niche programming". Their mass appeal library and show would sell subscriptions but they'll peak rather quickly as a replacement for cable. Their niche programming is very good at attracting new customers since these customers tend to be more hardcore and they don't have (m)any alternatives. How much of this will remain as Netflix moves towards original programming I don't know, I think that they are likely to move most of their mass appeal programming to originals and just pick up the odd cult classics/fanclub shows and movies and maybe revive a franchise once in awhile.

douche 10y ago
I've been pretty disappointed with Netflix offerings lately. I've been finding that Amazon Prime Video has a better selection of shows and movies. Although I'm still waiting for something that just streams everything in TCM's or the Criterion Collection's back catalog. A lot of old movies, even very notable ones, are hard to find anywhere, legally or otherwise.
- walterbell 10y ago
  FilmStruck (TCM + Criterion) is scheduled for Dec 2016 launch, https://www.criterion.com/current/posts/4032-introducing-filmstruck https://www.criterion.com/current/posts/4032-introducing-fil... Netflix has a few Criterion films, http://streamingcriterions.com/ http://streamingcriterions.com/
  - sotojuan 10y ago
    Hulu has (had? Don't remember) a ton of CC films such that a film's Hulu availability is featured in the actual CC website.
    - walterbell 10y ago
      From the link above, CC@Hulu is ending in Nov to make way for the new service.
      - sotojuan 10y ago
        Thanks. I'd prefer that actually!