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Originally Posted by Mokka

Also, I think on TV shows that were axed by networks for not reaching a large enough market due to ageism or race culture, and that have gone on to success on Netflix or non-network media
... And I wonder how much of the decision for whether a show gets made comes down to ad demographics, and 16-24 buying culture.
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Totally agree with that; "ratings numbers" have always been AWFUL for quality scripted television and several decent shows have been axed for not meeting them.

I'm almost unreasonably excited about the rise of things like Netflix and Prime (and no doubt others to follow), and what they mean for the future of scripted shows. There has been a noticeable leap in quality already and streaming has only really been mainstream for a couple of years.