"Insights from TV's Elite: Showrunners, Suits, and Social Media Secrets"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Hollywood Reporter
The Hollywood Reporter discusses the current state of the TV industry after the WGA strike, highlighting the content contraction that is occurring. The total number of original U.S. scripted series is expected to shrink in 2023, signaling a shift from the era of "Peak TV." Conglomerates are consolidating platforms, overall deals are becoming less common, budgets are shrinking, and cancellations are happening more frequently. Despite these challenges, showrunners remain optimistic and emphasize the importance of finding original ideas that resonate with viewers.