Summary
In 2024, Americans spent 23% less on streaming services, averaging $42.38 per month, down from $55.04 in 2023.
Factors include “streaming fatigue,” with 27.8% overwhelmed by the number of apps, and increased spending on cable/satellite TV, which rose 11% to $89.29 monthly.
Many switched to cheaper ad-supported streaming options, which hit a record 43% of subscriptions.
The average American now has two streaming services, watches four hours daily, and 26.5% share accounts with others, reflecting shifting viewing and spending habits.
I have a much harder time not only finding anything that interests me, but getting into something once I’ve started it. Not to mention maintaining interest to power through the whole thing. I frequently leave things half finished now. Whether this says more about the quality of streaming of late, or changes in my brain chemistry, I cannot say.
The last two shows I recall making it through were The Madness, and Black Doves; both on Netflix. Oh, and I can’t get enough of Lioness. That show is just SO GOOD.
Also the fact that it can be three damn years between seasons.
Yeah, season one of Severance was cool, but I barely remember any details beyond the main premise now that season two is starting in two weeks.
I’ve resorted to a rewatch of shows prior to their new season launch. Wheel of Time is one such show I’ve done this with; also Arcane - there’s so much to follow and my brain tends to just lose details over time for shows. I’ll be watching Severance season one again soon.
Better yet it gets cancelled without closure a season or two in.