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August 11, 2024 7:41 am  #1


4 New Simpsons Episodes To Air Only On Disney+

It doesn't really matter if you still watch the show. It's a sign of a disturbing trend that's taking popular shows off free TV and increasingly onto expensive streaming services. 

‘The Simpsons’ Sets 4 Exclusive Episodes For Disney+, Season 35 Premiere Date On Streamer

More and more often, we're seeing things you used to get for free disappearing behind a paywall. I get that these corporations want to increase profits, but I can't help but wonder if they're going to starve their other one-time cash cow - free TV - into oblivion. 

Another example:

Hulu To Air Two Exclusive Family Guy Specials

That's a streamer not available in Canada. Whether they'll ever air here - like the shows themselves - remains to be seen. But it's a troubling trend and you can almost bet these won't be the last free shows to become pay only.

 

August 11, 2024 8:22 am  #2


Re: 4 New Simpsons Episodes To Air Only On Disney+

It's things like this that will make more people just go to piracy to get their movies and TV shows.