With linear TV, viewers were at the "mercy" of the programmers, i.e. you had to watch whatever was on.
Streaming at least gives viewers the choice for what they watch and when.
However, there is something familiar and comfortable to "channel surfing," (at least to my generation), which is essentially outsourcing choice to combat decision fatigue. Little wonder streamers are now adding channels similar to the old Guide on cable/satellite.
With linear TV, viewers were at the "mercy" of the programmers, i.e. you had to watch whatever was on.
Streaming at least gives viewers the choice for what they watch and when.
However, there is something familiar and comfortable to "channel surfing," (at least to my generation), which is essentially outsourcing choice to combat decision fatigue. Little wonder streamers are now adding channels similar to the old Guide on cable/satellite.
I don’t think the BBC has local affiliates.
Great piece. Hadn't thought about how subscription fatigue is quietly rebuilding the cable bundle, ads and all.