Ampere finds longer gaps between streaming seasons
Ampere Analysis research indicates that viewers are experiencing longer waiting times for new seasons of returning streaming shows compared to previous years. The average gap between seasons has increased across major streaming services, reflecting a strategic shift in content commissioning and release schedules.
Key Takeaways
- Ampere Analysis found the average gap between seasons has increased across major streaming services.
- Viewers are waiting longer than ever for returning streaming shows, according to the research.
- The trend reflects a strategic shift in content commissioning and release schedules.
- The finding applies across major streaming services, not just a single platform.
Why It Matters
Longer gaps between seasons change how streaming services retain attention between launches and how viewers experience returning series. Ampere Analysis frames the pattern as a cross-platform shift in commissioning and release schedules, which means the timing of new seasons is becoming part of the content strategy itself. For StreamingMeme readers, the next signal to watch is whether major services keep stretching season intervals in future slate announcements and release calendars.
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