Most top shows serialized, why do networks still do "monster of the week" bullshyt?

[ORDER_66]

The way the killer of the week works. is if, the killer is remarkable and memorable. most villains dont have that "IT" effect some do... Some I be wanting to come back and are unceremoniously killed off....

 

[The Devil's Advocate]

I watch Hannibal but it will be canceled before its conclusion.

show runner already said he multiple networks ready to take over soon as they do... regular networks and cable

they actually retained ownership and all rights to the show, not nbc.. so any network can just buy it soon as they go off the air.. they've already had multiple offers after each season knowing the ratings

 

[Danie84]

Sidebar, Network TV looses when they go on those hiatus breaks in the middle of a season, instead of just airing every episode week-by-week like Cable TV

 

[NatiboyB]

Sidebar, Network TV looses when they go on those hiatus breaks in the middle of a season, instead of just airing every episode week-by-week like Cable TV

yeah and than showing reruns...it was a few shows i decided to catch up on and low and behold the episodes airing were the ones i already saw...

 

[satam55]

Sidebar, Network TV looses when they go on those hiatus breaks in the middle of a season, instead of just airing every episode week-by-week like Cable TV

yeah and than showing reruns...it was a few shows i decided to catch up on and low and behold the episodes airing were the ones i already saw...

I see folks complain about this all the time, but I can't be the only person who watches so many shows that I embrace when shows go on Hiatus so I can take a breather.

 

[NatiboyB]

I see folks complain about this all the time, but I can't be the only person who watches so many shows that I embrace when shows go on Hiatus so I can take a breather.

i watch most things on hulu/amazon or on demand...so when i decide to get stuff not available a chance and watch live I'm almost shooting at 50% that it's a rerun.

 

[Mook]

show runner already said he multiple networks ready to take over soon as they do... regular networks and cable

they actually retained ownership and all rights to the show, not nbc.. so any network can just buy it soon as they go off the air.. they've already had multiple offers after each season knowing the ratings

That's what they all say. Few shows actually do.

 

[satam55]

The format is used specifically for filler so they can gain as much ad money as possible.

Or maybe they just work better than doing heavily-serialized over 22-24 episodes a season.