It seems like streaming services such as Netflix, Apple TV, and Disney+ are constantly churning out new content. Many people feel inundated by the sheer number of quality TV shows to choose from across all of these platforms.
With new releases coming out almost every week, it can feel overwhelming. This begs the question: are streaming services producing too much quality content?
Streaming Service Outputs
First, let's look at the output of these services. Most of the top streaming services release a small to moderate mix of new shows and movies each week. Though it's worth noting that some of this content is new to the streaming platform rather than completely new. For example, Netflix adds many shows months after the season has finished airing on network or cable channels.
Next, let's consider whether these services are sacrificing quality for quantity. The definition of high-quality TV is subjective, but it’s fair to say that the majority of the streaming shows releasing nowadays have engaging storylines, interesting characters, and high production quality.
Any shows that these services produce can have a cultural impact, from trending on Twitter and TikTok to receiving nominations at the Emmys and Golden Globes. And the best content from these services is still gaining recognition. But is it too much?
Streaming sites are absolutely producing too much content for the casual TV viewer to keep up with, but that doesn’t mean that it’s a waste. In fact, it’s likely an effective strategy. Here are five reasons why:
1. Streaming Content Can Have a Longer Lifespan
The purpose of streaming content is on-demand viewing. This is not a movie theater experience where viewers need to stay up-to-date with the newest releases or risk missing them and having to wait months for a DVD/streaming release. Having a backlog of high-quality content is ideal for streaming services and helps…