Zachary Quintono stars NBCA new medical procedure Brilliant Minds (Formerly titled Dr. the wolf), said that he was initially hesitant to return to network television, especially given his contract. However, the Hero The actor signed on to the series, citing the changing dynamics between the streaming and network models.
“The conversation around network versus streaming has changed, and the industry has experienced a comeback [a type of] It was a very significant departure from television,” he said in a recent cover story Entertainment Weekly. “There is something about the credibility of [network procedurals]. Audiences are more interested in appointment television than they have been in a while.”
Although cord-cutting is prevalent and streaming shows dominate ratings, audiences have become vocally disillusioned with SVOD-based services, especially when their profit models lead to the cancellation of exclusive series and expensive shows that last longer between new seasons. (sometimes) reduced to disappointing batch releases). This verification has led to an increasing incidence of Subscriber churnBecause buzzy blockbuster series can’t hold the audience longer than their release schedule.
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According to Nielsen, broadcast and cable TV still account for more than 50% of annual TV consumption, with network shows consistently outpacing cable. Additionally, viewers are eager for long-running network-like series, as are unexpected reruns. SuitsJ Breaking streaming rates for months last year.
“The thought of signing on to something that could run for years gave me pause,” Quinto admitted, though he said he was optimistic that a medical drama could find a place in the ever-changing TV landscape. (Hey, just look at continuous rule Grey’s Anatomy.)
Brilliant MindsBased on the revolutionary life of eccentric neurologist Oliver Sachs, Quinto’s Dr. Follows Wolff and a team of interns as they use unconventional methods to help solve their patients’ ailments, while wrestling with their own mental health and relationships. This show, which Series order Last October, writer and executive producer Michael Grassi and director/EP Lee Toland belong to Krieger.
“This idea of how far they’re willing to go to honor their patients, to help them rediscover some measure of integrity and dignity in their lives — I was fascinated by the dynamics of telling that story,” Quinto said. “That’s what brought me back to network TV.”
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