'Game of Thrones' doesn't mark the end of appointment TV — Hollywood always gives viewers what they want

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'Game of Thrones' is not the end of appointment TV — Hollywood always gives viewers what they want

's Warner Media and others will only add to the glut of quality scripted programming originating off traditional TV.So why is "Game of Thrones," whose season premiere drewBecause the nature of winning the Iron Throne makes GoT less like a traditional scripted show and more like a reality competition, meant to be watched live.group watching -- especially for final seasons of shows.

For zeitgeist shows on streaming platforms, my guess is that final seasons -- or a handful of episodes -- will eventually be launched one at a time to generate buzz both for the show and the subscription service it's on while creating advertising opportunities on the side. A streaming service will pick a time -- say, 9 p.m. on a Sunday -- and roll out episodes just as "Game of Thrones" and so many linear TV shows before it have done.

Plus, HBO and other popular networks aren't going to disappear. Even if companies like AT&T, the new owner of HBO, prioritize, we'll probably still get another traditional TV hit, rolled out one episode at a time, in the next five to 10 years.

 

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This is a shit sequel to the original. It seems that everyone is in hurry to get it over with so throw in anything.

90% of every TV show and movie ever made is total garbage.

There hasnt been a good TV show in 20 years.

It will be back

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