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Okay, so thats not entirely true.
There were plenty of news stories about the hike, and obviously some folks complained on Twitter.
Perhaps Netflix doesnt think it will make much of a difference to growth.
So far, that virtuous cycle has paid off.
Thats why very few Netflix originals these days make it past three seasons.
Thats not unprecedented: Part two ofLupindidnt match part one, despite the slow-building buzz around the French show.
Yet some other big shows, includingYouandStranger Things, have built audience every season theyve been around.
The critically praised and culturally important dramedyGentefiedis likely a good example of this.
It was recently canceled after just two seasons, despite a ton of goodwill and good reviews.
That fact probably is not irrelevant to its fate.
Launching a hit as big asYellowjacketsdoes not suddenly eliminate all the doubts about Showtimes future.
Given the relatively meager size of Showtimes content budget vs. its peers, the service has quietly been overdelivering.
To be clear, the folks at Showtime insist they dont at all feel like a neglected stepchild.
We love Showtime island, he said.
Were very secure, and we know we are a very valuable piece of our corporate parent.
Levines mention of Showtimes international value was not accidental.
When it bows later in 2022, SkyShowtime will blend shows from P+, Showtime,andComcasts own Peacock.
The Paramount+/Showtime international profile is becoming a higher and higher priority, Levine said.
The only question is which one makes the jump first.
But I still let out a little cheer inside when he told me about the plan.
Now lets work on bringing back 13- and 22-episode seasons.
