Uploaded August 2019 | Updated September 2026, 21 hours ago

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Backlash against the latest Star Trek series, Star Trek Discovery, has been loud and widespread. Many people believe the show is on the verge of being cancelled, and that CBS is foolish to renew it. However, changes in how networks evaluate shows on streaming networks means that series like Star Trek Discovery are evaluated in different ways. In this video, I break down streaming service metrics, why CBS considers Star Trek Discovery to be a hit, and why Discovery will go on for at least 5 seasons.

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allyourscreens.com/index.php/streaming-tv-news/6111-5-streaming-data-points-that-matter-more-than-netflix-ratings

cnbc.com/2019/02/14/cbs-reaches-its-8-million-streaming-subscribers-goal-two-years-early.html

forbes.com/sites/jillgoldsmith/2019/05/02/cbs-all-access-and-showtime-ott-subscribers-surged-71-in-first-quarter/#126f3aa231ca

deadline.com/2019/01/star-trek-discovery-afc-championship-cbs-all-access-subscribers-1202539191

forbes.com/sites/ianmorris/2018/01/30/hulu-is-gaining-on-netflix-but-star-trek-discovery-is-an-unstoppable-monster/#6d44840a152e

screenrant.com/star-trek-discovery-budget-netflix-cbs

redef.com/original/how-the-paradox-of-the-phrase-original-series-explains-the-video-industry-netflix-misunderstandings-pt-4

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