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> The last thing I watched that was truly wonderful on Netflix was Mindhunter -- which I heard was canceled by Netflix because it's too expensive. Nnnnnooooo!

> The last thing I watched that was truly wonderful on Netflix was Mindhunter -- which I heard was canceled by Netflix because it's too expensive. Nnnnnooooo! https://www.wired.com/story/why-netflix-keeps-canceling-shows-after-just-2-seasons/ https://www.wired.com/story/why-netflix-keeps-canceling-show... I honestly consider this the same as Google. They're so focused on insane metrics they don't realize that by killing everything new - good and bad, people are just going to give up on the company entirely because their reputations sour over time. I mean why am I going to try something new from Google just to find out they're cancelling it in 2 years? Likewise, why would I invest my time in a new Netflix series just to find out it's cancelled after 2 seasons? The true problem is it's a self-fulfilling prophecy at this point.

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kace91 6y ago
There was an interview somewhere with Satya Nadella where he mentioned that one of the things he had tried to change for Microsoft was to stop chasing immediate metrics because most long term advantages of companies (like good image) aren't measurable in the short term. Lately it feels like that's the issue with most tech companies, they will do anything to see the uptick in random metrics (engagement, etc) without realizing they are creating miserable experiences by destroying other areas that are less measurable. Yes, I'll click more in your button if you place it full screen over the main content of your app. No, it's not making me more engage in what you're showing me, it's just forcing me to go through some hoops and now I hate you for it.
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darkerside 6y ago
I think Netflix should give every series one season. At the end of the season, producers and writers have a chance to pitch to Netflix the number of seasons that they want. A final determination is made, and it is not changed. Writers have a target ending to shoot for, fans know what to expect.
- pmlnr 6y ago
  It all depends on the story. ATLA (Avatar: the last airbender) is a great example for something that needs a contract for multiple seasons from the start: they knew they'll have 3 seasons, and that was one big arc and storyline. Same for Trollhunters; it was unfortunate to only have 1 season for the third installation, Wizards: it was way to fast. Other series, however... are dead slow. It was delightful to recently watch a 1998 film, `Ronin`: 2 hours, and more story happened, than in 2 seasons of most series. There is no simple answer to this.
  - darkerside 6y ago
    Isn't the biggest problem that writers don't have a clear destination in mind for the series? And so it wanders aimlessly. That's exactly the problem I think this would solve.
solidasparagus 6y ago
It's not the same at all. Google is a technology company where technology is supposed to stick around. Netflix is (now) a media company where TV shows die by default.

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kace91 6y ago

There was an interview somewhere with Satya Nadella where he mentioned that one of the things he had tried to change for Microsoft was to stop chasing immediate metrics because most long term advantages of companies (like good image) aren't measurable in the short term. Lately it feels like that's the issue with most tech companies, they will do anything to see the uptick in random metrics (engagement, etc) without realizing they are creating miserable experiences by destroying other areas that are less measurable. Yes, I'll click more in your button if you place it full screen over the main content of your app. No, it's not making me more engage in what you're showing me, it's just forcing me to go through some hoops and now I hate you for it.

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darkerside 6y ago

I think Netflix should give every series one season. At the end of the season, producers and writers have a chance to pitch to Netflix the number of seasons that they want. A final determination is made, and it is not changed. Writers have a target ending to shoot for, fans know what to expect.

pmlnr 6y ago
It all depends on the story. ATLA (Avatar: the last airbender) is a great example for something that needs a contract for multiple seasons from the start: they knew they'll have 3 seasons, and that was one big arc and storyline. Same for Trollhunters; it was unfortunate to only have 1 season for the third installation, Wizards: it was way to fast. Other series, however... are dead slow. It was delightful to recently watch a 1998 film, `Ronin`: 2 hours, and more story happened, than in 2 seasons of most series. There is no simple answer to this.
- darkerside 6y ago
  Isn't the biggest problem that writers don't have a clear destination in mind for the series? And so it wanders aimlessly. That's exactly the problem I think this would solve.

solidasparagus 6y ago

It's not the same at all. Google is a technology company where technology is supposed to stick around. Netflix is (now) a media company where TV shows die by default.