How a streaming show gets renewed or cancelled
Process map by Brian. 13 steps, 1 layer. Tags: culture, tv, streaming.
- The creators: A show premieres
- Viewing data: Count viewers in the first weeks, and how many finish it
- Viewing data: Strong viewing for the cost?
- Executives: Weigh the buzz, awards and subscribers it brings in
- Executives: Renew?
- The creators: Season two is ordered
- Executives: Cancel it
- Fans: Fans campaign: hashtags, petitions, billboards
- Executives: Does the campaign change the math?
- Executives: Revived as a movie, a new season or a move to another service
- Fans: Mourn it and move on to the next show
- Executives: Check the cost per viewer
- Executives: A niche audience that loves it, or just too expensive?