Much like Radiohead's haunting melodies, the declining revenue trend in Marvel films might signal a 'Karma Police' moment for studios, compelling them to rethink their strategies in this ever-evolving industry!
A really poignant critique - a feeling I really share with you. Hollywood has really taken the old practice of flogging a dead horse to a whole new level, by turning it into an earning model with diminishing returns. I honestly don't bother anymore with sequels these days, it's all about knowing when to cut your losses.
Another fine example would be The Office: the UK version was two seasons, absolute quality all the way through. By contrast, the American version had to milk the concept into 8 seasons, essentially turning it into a sitcom format (I don't give a crap IMDB rates the US version above the UK, pure blasphemy).
It's no surprise that the showrunner on Succession is British, he describes how him and the writing team agonized over 4 or 5/6 seasons to end the show. I really think they chose to go out strong. Pick up a copy of the scripts if you really want to take a deep dive: https://www.faber.co.uk/product/9780571379774-succession-season-four/
The finest example of dead-horse-flogging is undoubtedly the superhero films, whose biggest profit margins can be found at theme parks or in merchandise. Ever wondered why every character gets a new costume in each film? More toys!
Succession being British (and, more importantly, of Peep Show ancestry) explains why it's A) so good and B) so bleak... With December looming, I may have to ask Sinterklaas if he fancies leaving me the manuscripts!
The downward slope of revenue generation from the recent marvel films is exciting. Studios may have to adapt as audiences are becoming numb.
Much like Radiohead's haunting melodies, the declining revenue trend in Marvel films might signal a 'Karma Police' moment for studios, compelling them to rethink their strategies in this ever-evolving industry!
So profound. An incredible take.
Hi James,
A really poignant critique - a feeling I really share with you. Hollywood has really taken the old practice of flogging a dead horse to a whole new level, by turning it into an earning model with diminishing returns. I honestly don't bother anymore with sequels these days, it's all about knowing when to cut your losses.
Another fine example would be The Office: the UK version was two seasons, absolute quality all the way through. By contrast, the American version had to milk the concept into 8 seasons, essentially turning it into a sitcom format (I don't give a crap IMDB rates the US version above the UK, pure blasphemy).
It's no surprise that the showrunner on Succession is British, he describes how him and the writing team agonized over 4 or 5/6 seasons to end the show. I really think they chose to go out strong. Pick up a copy of the scripts if you really want to take a deep dive: https://www.faber.co.uk/product/9780571379774-succession-season-four/
The finest example of dead-horse-flogging is undoubtedly the superhero films, whose biggest profit margins can be found at theme parks or in merchandise. Ever wondered why every character gets a new costume in each film? More toys!
Succession being British (and, more importantly, of Peep Show ancestry) explains why it's A) so good and B) so bleak... With December looming, I may have to ask Sinterklaas if he fancies leaving me the manuscripts!