Devoted fanbases doesn't mean money though. TV shows can be expensive to make and often have very thin margins. Nerd were major targets for a while because they

Devoted fanbases doesn't mean money though. TV shows can be expensive to make and often have very thin margins. Nerd were major targets for a while because they have extra income they would use to buy merchandise. It's why reality tv is beloved by executives because it's cheap and profitable.