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Broadcast Networks Revive Scripted Series
Major broadcast networks in the US have surprised industry watchers by announcing more scripted series for the upcoming season, defying predictions of a decline. This shift is seen as a significant turnaround and could impact streaming services.
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2026-05-15 00:17 UTC
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To periphrase the famous musical title, a funny thing happened on the way to the upfronts this year. One by one, the four major broadcast network announced their 2026-27 lineups, and each of them featured more scripted series than the current season. The turnaround was so unexpected that many didn&#
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