I wonder what the data shows when it comes to returning viewers for second parts, versus full seasons all at once. Maybe the numbers don't change that much. Perhaps it does work out better due to longer overall exposure. I should do more investigating on how it affects casts and crews. I know its not exactly the same thing but Adrienne Palecki, from The Orville, brought up on Michael Rosenbaum's podcast how it was hard for a lot of the crew to get by during the long break before the 3rd season. I know there are retainers and contracts that allow for other work. Still, I'm sure most would rather have a steady gig.
Something that astonishes me to this day is how many episodes of a cartoon used to come out in a single year. It really makes me wonder about the working conditions. I know the Anime industry gets taxed to death, and its always been that way. While its certainly improved its still a major concern. I suppose in a way, depending on how the work flow is, splitting up stuff might allow for less burnout and fatigue.
As for non-animated stuff, I know there we're issues back when shows were airing 25 episode seasons and filming days were long, they still are. I'd love to just sit with an industry person and pick their brain about all this stuff. And get their take on if this current split season trend is something they see as a benefit. I'm sure its not a cut and dry conversation at all.
@bigsocrates At least with streaming services you can cancel while you wait. But now I believe the hope is that they can rope you in multiple times a year when they have other new content they can try and hook you on as well.
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