Report: Average Gap Between Scripted TV Seasons Nearly Doubled From 2020 to 2025
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Max Goldbart
4d ago· 3 min readenNews
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Ampere Analysis research reveals that the average gap between seasons of scripted TV shows on major platforms nearly doubled from 12 months in 2020 to 21 months in 2025, a phenomenon they call the "Stranger Things effect." While frustrating for viewers, the report suggests longer gaps may not necessarily be negative for the industry.
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the average gap between seasons of scripted originals on major platforms almost doubling from 12 months in 2020 to 21 months in 2025
Ampere singled out the Duffer Brothers' hit franchise, one of Netflix's biggest shows of all time, which has become known for lengthy
An Ampere report has analyzed he 'Stranger Things' Effect, season gaps between huge shows including 'Wednesday' and 'Severance'.
