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Is netflix really aiming to “replace basic cable”? Seems more like replace hbo and a couple of random other channels. The price is outrageous, but I feel like w

Is netflix really aiming to “replace basic cable”? Seems more like replace hbo and a couple of random other channels. The price is outrageous, but I feel like we are getting to the point where market penetration involves business deals where a fraction of the sub is covered by someone else (carrier, credit card, etc).

colinmhayes 4y ago
Look at the number of shows they produce compared to other services. On mobile so not going to link, but easy enough to find. Pretty clear to me that their strategy is to have a show for everyone’s favorite niche. Compare that to HBO where the strategy is to create shows that are actually good. 90% of Netflix is crap, and that’s not to say they don’t make good shows, they just make so many bad ones.
- bredren 4y ago
  This is Apple TV+ strategy too. Though there have still been some expensive looking clunkers.
- corobo 4y ago
  They're also kinda the Google of TV in my mind too at this point No point getting into a Netflix original, it won't make it to s02
  - corobo 4y ago
    Should have probably given some evidence or whatever rather than appearing butthurt Admittedly this list includes shows that have ended in addition to those that were cancelled. Those will mostly have more than one season. Pinch of salt. src: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_ended_Netflix_original_programming https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_ended_Netflix_original...
scarface74 4y ago
HBO never had the low good content/crap ratio that Netflix has.