As technology companies like Netflix and Amazon take over more and more of the functions that once belonged to television networks and media conglomerates, what will that mean for the nature of TV shows we’ll be offered in years to come?
The infographic explores the prevalence of on-demand television shows, examines how programming has changed, and asks if we are in the ‘golden age of television’.
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“Netflix pays CBS and Fox about $250 million each to let it air programs from their archives, mean the relationship is largely symbiotic at present.”
“Daredevil is top Netflix show, estimated to be viewed by 4.38 million people in the U.S.”
“Netflix was nominated for 31 Emmy Awards”
“Netflix tops 57 million subscribers in 2014, with growth expected to exceed 60 million in 2015.”
“The success of Netflix has propelled non-media companies to become producers of television.”
