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mugenhunt t1_iwzyeam wrote

Different expectations for different genres of shows. No one is expecting a drama aimed at adults to be selling lots of toys.

It's not that a show can't make enough money to support itself through advertising or streaming subscription fees alone. But that if a network has to choose between paying for a show that isn't selling a lot of merchandise, and one that is, they will pick the one that makes them more money.

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