9:39 am, Thursday, 18 December 2025

HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS EMBRACE SHORTER SERIES AS AUDIENCES FRAGMENT

Format shift underway Hollywood studios are commissioning shorter television seasons as audience attention fragments across platforms. Executives say six-to-eight episode series reduce risk and allow faster experimentation. The approach mirrors trends long common in streaming-first markets. Writers and directors note that tighter formats encourage focus and pacing. However, some warn Details..