I feel like there's an opportunity for a competitor that streams only a (comparatively) small number of curated, highly-rated shows and movies. At least, I would buy that. So tired of the same old formulaic Netflix slosh.
Apple has done a pretty good job of this but its not a money making strategy. They have to hand out AppleTV 3 and 6 month trials like they've got too many, and are pouring billions into it with no sight of it ever being profitable, basically the exact same situation as Disney+ is in.
I’ve found literally no shows on Apple TV that I’m interested in. The only one I got through more than two episodes was Ted Lasso and I had gave up on that after five or six as it got worse not better.
Have you tried Severance? Took me a bit to get around to it but probably the best sci-fi show to come out since Devs and by far the best show on Apple TV. Ted Lasso is too wholesome for me.
Apple TV has some other sci-fi with not great writing like “Hello, Tomorrow” but that are still fun for the visuals and what not.
Netflix has been going downhill for the past few years.
It is inspiring to see individuals succeeding on Substack - https://growthinreverse.com/archive/ It proves that people will pay for quality content and it is possible to build a successful business. If an individual can make a million dollars a year by himself, imagine what a business can do, if only they have the discipline to produce high quality content.
In the next few years, the web is going to drown in low quality AI generated content. It would be a good time for disciplined content producers who go for quality than quantity, to make a name for themselves - individuals or businesses
In the same way that Spotify bought podcasters, I wonder if Netflix or a new competitor could lure creators from YouTube. There are some great, quality solo or small-team creators on YouTube that could increasingly anchor a platform.
HBO should just keep giving Danny McBride money and free reign. I can't think of many people who didn't like Eastbound, Vice Principals, and Gemstones.
