TMC
07-03-2026, 08:31 PM
https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2026/jul/01/netflix-second-season-drop-in-viewers
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Netflix's sophomore slump—where second seasons see significant audience drop-offs—is primarily driven by (https://www.google.com/search?q=Why+are+so+many+Netflix+shows+having+sophomore+slumps%3F&oq=Why+are+so+many+Netflix+shows+having+sophomore+slumps%3F&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIGCAEQRRg90gEIOTE5ajBqMTWoAgywAgHxBSe2aLwEGhfe8QUntmi8BBoX3g&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8) long delays between seasons, a platform model that prioritizes new subscriber growth over retention, and changes in the algorithm that stop pushing older shows.