A lot has been manufactured from the second life that “Fits” acquired on Netflix in 2023. The authorized drama had been off the air for years when it turned a smash streaming hit, and although it ran for 9 seasons at USA, it was by no means precisely the largest present on tv. “Fits” was well-received, however it was no important darling. It by no means gained an Emmy, nor was it even nominated. In so some ways, it was the platonic community drama of its period — fairly, decently written, and well-liked sufficient to earn a protracted life, however nothing that might shake the foundations of the leisure trade. It was no “Sopranos,” no “Mad Males,” no “Breaking Dangerous.” Ultimately, “Fits” was canceled, and the world moved on.
After which, immediately, it was the largest present on the earth, years after it had by no means been. “Monk” is not having fairly that very same degree of cultural influence, however its comparable success on Netflix suggests the identical concepts. As streaming platforms hold competing to provide authentic content material and TV budgets balloon, issues have gotten top-heavy. The place prior to now you bought 16 or 22 episodes of a present yearly, you now may get eight episodes each two years. The binging mannequin that propelled Netflix to success struggles in opposition to the corporate’s personal lofty manufacturing mannequin. However a procedural sequence that is simple to look at and already has over 100 episodes from a decade in the past? That is an inexpensive hit.
It stays to be seen if this modification in perspective can have any lasting results, apart from the upcoming “Fits” spin-off sequence. For now, the eight-episode streaming season stays the norm, however all issues inevitably come to an finish.