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More TV networks follow Netflix's binge-watching model

Published Sun, Jan 22, 2017 · 09:50 PM
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TRADITIONAL TV networks are following Netflix Inc's lead by releasing all new episodes of a series at the same time, a step to win over binge viewers who do not want to wait a week for the next instalment.

The move poses a direct challenge to Netflix and a way for more traditional networks to reach younger, digital-savvy consumers who insist on watching on their own schedules.

Walt Disney Co network Freeform, which targets a younger audience, put the entire 10-episode season of new sci-fi drama Beyond on digit…

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