expresswrittenconsent said:
WoMD said:
This is a huge get for Apple. Adds instant credibility as a contender IMO. Keep getting titles like this and it could make an actual splash, instead of the fizzle most were expecting.
Not really. This content isnt driving subs. They need thousands of these (and ideally with potential of multiple seasons, not a one off like this) to compete with netflix and/or they need to be bundled with something (like 2 day shipping thr way amazon does).
I missed where apple decided they were done with their content library. Or that they've even released any content at all yet. They will never compete with Netflix or amazon. Nor are they trying to. I get the sense they're aiming more for an HBO-like model with their original content, or even Disney eventually. Netflix had to start somewhere too, if you remember. But again, I doubt that's their goal. At least short term. But you have to start building quality options, as well as tell people about future releases to get people excited (like this one has done for me), not a mixture of solid programming with a whole lot of horrific unwatchable crap like Netflix does with their movies. I'll take a smaller number of quality shows over pure quantity regardless of quality.
They're doing it right IMO by preinstalling a subscriber base by giving a year free when buying new Apple products, as well as having a very cheap entry price for everyone else. By the time that year is up they'll have built up a decent number of (hopefully) quality shows like this one. Of course, they could go the Netflix route and go for volume, but I am optimistic itl be more of this type of programming. If not, I'll be cancelling after the year is up, and it'l never get off the ground.
Sorry for the discussion tangent, but it seemed relevant at the time.
