Overview

• Research from Ampere Analysis reveals a significant drop in the number of U.S. scripted TV series released in 2023, with just 481 series compared to 633 in both 2021 and 2022, marking a decline of 24 percent.
• Fewer series were also ordered in 2023, with only 418 U.S. scripted series ordered compared to 661 in 2022, indicating a larger decline of 37 percent.
• Streaming services released 77 fewer seasons of TV in 2023 than in 2022, with Netflix alone reducing its releases from 107 to 68.
• Broadcast and cable television released 55 fewer seasons in 2023, but many of these are expected to be delayed rather than cancelled, potentially inflating 2024's numbers.
• Despite the expected temporary bounce in 2024, the trend suggests a long-term decrease in U.S. scripted series, with recovery likely to be slow.