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The weekly release model is just a smart move. Its not how i view content, i wait until theyre all out save the finale, watch one ep a day, and start the show so i watch the finale on its air date. I wont start Shehulk until oct 5th for example.
That said the weekly ep is THE correct method. Mid season breaks may be another monetization method we see further down the line but if the platform can have 1 show running at all times you *may* not need that.. but since not every show will be seen by everyone its still probably the best method for maximun retention and youd have an added bonus to snag some bingers twice.
Not to be elitist, binge if you want it doesnt impact me, but i do think binging is a terrible way to consume long form narrative. A good story need time to breathe. Like reading a great book. Take a day off after a big plot point and chew on it a bit. Take some time to consider the broader implications of the themes etc.
Weekly is a bit much for me but all the same i think it treats the content much better than hammering out 13 hours of tv in a day. And you also lose the water cooler interactions that word of mouth provides to potential new viewers.when everyone is on random eps they cant really talk about the show with one another.
The netflix model is fine but it wont win out and thats probably for the better.
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