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Auggie

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1. I'm expecting costlier streaming packages, dumbed-down productions, and more commercials

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Thu Jul 9, 2026, 05:53 AM

19 hrs ago

I haven't had a Paramount+ subscription for years because I think their overall content is subpar and budget conscious. Most of it just doesn't interest me either. HBO/Warner operates on a higher level and attracts top talent. IMO this merger is a horrible fit. Netflix would have been better for creative.

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