“The streamers are heading for a South Sea bubble.”
That is the verdict of Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies, whose long-running BBC series was given a mega cash injection from Disney in 2022.
Pondering the future of the industry on the BBC’s Today, Davies said he “kind of hopes it does pop” in reference to the streaming revolution, which has experienced serious teething problems since Disney invested in Doctor Who.
Davies, who has mostly created shows for British broadcasters, longed for the industry to “go back to making 8 p.m. dramas about lawyers or health centers, or shows that teach people how to make television.”
“There are too many streamers, too much money and not everyone is watching so it can’t be financially viable,” he said.
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