• Uninformed_Tyler@lemmy.world
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      3 months ago

      The goal of the networks is to sell ads. If this gets more views then it gets shown. Nothing more to it than that. You’re looking for quality entertainment. They want to sell over priced car warranties. Those are very different goals and so the paths have diverged.

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      3 months ago

      They cater to their audience. And who in this day and age is spending lots of time watching cable TV?