Netflix news, Fringe
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icepixieNetflix to start making/distributing a TV show.
At first blush, this sounds pretty nifty. If it takes off, shows won't live or die by the antiquated Nielsen ratings system (seriously, in a country of 300 million, something like 25,000 households have the meters), but rather, I assume, by the more accurate measurement of how many times it's streamed--although this still wouldn't take into account a bunch of people watching it together. As the post indicates, they'd be concentrating on serialized shows, which in my experience means good things, things that don't usually get a chance to thrive on networks.
On the other hand, I wonder how Netflix plans to monetize this kind of thing. Those of us who already subscribe wouldn't be giving them any more money, unless they plan to add a surcharge for watching the original series. I doubt it would draw many new subscribers unless/until they had a wide lineup of original programming. Perhaps they're planning to use ads. (Quite frankly, I'm surprised there isn't one already at the beginning of every movie/episode you stream.)
Speaking of serialized shows that aren't doing well with traditional ratings, a couple thoughts on tonight's Fringe:
Gee, I hope Olivia doesn't have to take a drug test anytime soon. I'm not sure if Bell and Peter were serious about putting Bell's soul into Gene or if they were just high. It would give the cow reason to be there, but man.
Loved how Peter was basically GET THIS LECHEROUS OLD MAN OUT OF MY GIRLFRIEND'S BODY OMG for most of the episode. Hee. I'm pretty sure Astrid wants him gone too. She was definitely creeped out several times there. (On the other hand, big props to Anna Torv for playing Leonard Nimoy very convincingly!)
The show is really pushing the fate vs. free will thing. Personally, I'm with Peter, and I hope free will wins out, and there's no "oh, but [however they manage to save both worlds/keep Peter out of the machine/etc.] was fated all along!" chaser.
The MOTW plot was good, but it reminded me a bit of the X-Files episode that did something similar ("Tithonous"?). Paula Malcomson is always excellent, though.
Poor, befuddled blue!Lincoln.
Back in the AU next week. Have to admit, I don't love those episodes. The preview certainly made it look like Fauxlivia's baby isn't long for this world...or it's a superbaby that's going to eat its way out of her womb a la Twilight, I'm not sure which.
At first blush, this sounds pretty nifty. If it takes off, shows won't live or die by the antiquated Nielsen ratings system (seriously, in a country of 300 million, something like 25,000 households have the meters), but rather, I assume, by the more accurate measurement of how many times it's streamed--although this still wouldn't take into account a bunch of people watching it together. As the post indicates, they'd be concentrating on serialized shows, which in my experience means good things, things that don't usually get a chance to thrive on networks.
On the other hand, I wonder how Netflix plans to monetize this kind of thing. Those of us who already subscribe wouldn't be giving them any more money, unless they plan to add a surcharge for watching the original series. I doubt it would draw many new subscribers unless/until they had a wide lineup of original programming. Perhaps they're planning to use ads. (Quite frankly, I'm surprised there isn't one already at the beginning of every movie/episode you stream.)
Speaking of serialized shows that aren't doing well with traditional ratings, a couple thoughts on tonight's Fringe:
Gee, I hope Olivia doesn't have to take a drug test anytime soon. I'm not sure if Bell and Peter were serious about putting Bell's soul into Gene or if they were just high. It would give the cow reason to be there, but man.
Loved how Peter was basically GET THIS LECHEROUS OLD MAN OUT OF MY GIRLFRIEND'S BODY OMG for most of the episode. Hee. I'm pretty sure Astrid wants him gone too. She was definitely creeped out several times there. (On the other hand, big props to Anna Torv for playing Leonard Nimoy very convincingly!)
The show is really pushing the fate vs. free will thing. Personally, I'm with Peter, and I hope free will wins out, and there's no "oh, but [however they manage to save both worlds/keep Peter out of the machine/etc.] was fated all along!" chaser.
The MOTW plot was good, but it reminded me a bit of the X-Files episode that did something similar ("Tithonous"?). Paula Malcomson is always excellent, though.
Poor, befuddled blue!Lincoln.
Back in the AU next week. Have to admit, I don't love those episodes. The preview certainly made it look like Fauxlivia's baby isn't long for this world...or it's a superbaby that's going to eat its way out of her womb a la Twilight, I'm not sure which.
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Date: 2011-06-08 04:06 am (UTC)One thing I very much disliked about this season was that Ourlivia basically gets seven episodes where she gets to be a.) onscreen, and b.) not under mind control or possession. Sadness. :(