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Originally Posted by OLD BOY
Yes, the existing channels have a huge library of material that has been shown before. Whatever the reason for the pace at which new shows are being put onto Netflix and Amazon, the fact that it is happening is good news. Personally, I have little interest in watching programmes I have already seen.
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About 95% of the TV shows on Amazon and Netflix have been shown on other channels (usually linear) first.. I mean new episodes of established shows, as well you know.
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House of Cards is only one of many new series available on Netflix, and although based on the BBC series, it is a whole new story. Absolutely brilliant. I am on the third series now and loving every minute of it.
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I realise House of Cards is only one of many new series, and I don't doubt that it is a whole new story and is good. Unfortunately, there seems to be a tendency amongst certain people to say certain shows are excellent seemingly because they are being funded by Netflix or Amazon. While I like a few shows (and do actively watch Netflix), I'd argue that most of the new shows I've seen on Netflix and Amazon have been adequate at best and absolutely awful at worst (Daredevil and Outlander are in this latter category IMO).
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Sky is heavily reliant on imported material. Some of it is good, but there is little on there currently that is worth watching. Considering this is pay TV, it does not compare well with the free terrestrials. They could do an awful lot better.
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That's true.