The studio system is healthier than ever, even if it looks nothing like it did twenty years ago. We are living in a golden age of production volume—there is literally too much to watch. But next time you hit play, remember: an algorithm didn't write the show (yet), but a studio executive definitely paid for it.
The last decade has seen a seismic shift. The most popular entertainment studios are no longer located on physical lots in Hollywood; they exist on servers. These "tech-native" studios have changed production models entirely. The studio system is healthier than ever, even
remains the quality-over-quantity studio. Their production slate is smaller than everyone else’s, but the hit ratio is staggering. Ted Lasso , Severance , Slow Horses , and Killers of the Flower Moon all carry the Apple sheen. Their productions are characterized by high budgets, high craft, and high-profile talent. The last decade has seen a seismic shift