Originally posted by: bashful_moon
There are arguments both for and against finite series, Pallawi.
In favour of finite series, although I don't have proof or any reliable statistics thereof, I'd like to believe that the prime time audience do not have patience to watch the same characters, and same rona dhona for a prolonged period of time. Viewers won't want to suffer with self inflicted emotional atyachar!!!𤣠Hence, finite series with crisp execution and fast-moving story is what audience want today. However, how well they will be received and how well they earn is still not sure. There will be a huge fixed cost at the beginning for any Show. Whether the maker(s) and production house would be able to recover that cost within short period, in my opinion, will be the biggest challenge for a finite series.
On the flip side, long running series are what have made the channels like SP what they are today. And as you have rightly said, as there is no guarantee that all the finite series will work. especially if the rival channels also adopt the same strategy. Hence it will be better to test the waters and move entirely to the finite series gradually. In the meantime, it will be a better strategy to have a mix of both, IMO.
Arre..finite or infinite..whatever will give them money they will work on it š Sp will not do social work..the thing is, finite series as in web series have become a hugely popular concept..we r slowly getting there.. serials with seasons is a better idea...and may be sp thought of cashing on it by bringing it on prime time ..