3:27 am, Thursday, 18 December 2025
BREAKING NEWS
HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS EMBRACE SHORTER SERIES AS AUDIENCES FRAGMENT
Sarakhon Report
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 of reduced job security as episode counts shrink.
A new creative balance
Studios argue flexibility is essential in a crowded market. Shorter series can scale up if successful or end quickly if not. Viewers appear receptive, valuing quality over length.
The shift signals a structural change in how entertainment is produced and consumed.
