Netflix, Disney+, Max, Amazon Prime, Apple TV+, and Paramount+ have spent billions creating "originals." This has led to the phenomenon of Peak TV—in 2023 alone, over 600 scripted series were released. Streaming has democratized access, allowing international hits like Squid Game (South Korea) or Lupin (France) to become global watercooler moments. However, the downside is the "paradox of choice": viewers often spend more time scrolling for something to watch than actually watching it.
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