Not Netflix numbers of “normies” (god I hate that word!)
D&D Movie/TV Which AP show will be the first one to be on a streaming service? And how soon?
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Reynard
aka Ian Eller
I was being "cute" using "normies" but my point is that a very well edited, hour long CR would absolutely undoubtedly increase its penetration into the broader popular culture -- particularly if it emphasized the comedic and dramatic interplay between the participants. I don't even consider this a question. It seems obvious on its face.
Yes, it’s what I said.
Zardnaar
Legend
I might say Amazon.
Why. Mr Beast did his beast games thing. Wasn't very good think lots watched it though.
But they also streamed Ryan Trahans series as well. Think they just edited his YouTube series.
Its a short step to edit YouTube footage into a longer format. Amazon's already doing it.
So there's my pick and why.
Why. Mr Beast did his beast games thing. Wasn't very good think lots watched it though.
But they also streamed Ryan Trahans series as well. Think they just edited his YouTube series.
Its a short step to edit YouTube footage into a longer format. Amazon's already doing it.
So there's my pick and why.
So this show was 8 episodes direct to Prime with experienced AP performers, but not a previous cast.
It was also highly edited for the 8 episode campaign having a run time of barely under 6 hours.
acavalca
Villager
I hadn't heard about Always A Sword, but it seems to not be available on Prime Video here in Ireland, I might do a broader search later.
As some of ye already mentioned, if they manage to do a tight edit to keep episodes under 1h, it might actually work. And I like to believe that it is actually possible, and it has been done before in audio-format. Brennan Lee Mulligan's Worlds Beyond Number episodes average around 2h, but I think he has a good grip on pacing and scene control and could manage to keep it around 1h. But there's also The Re-Slayer's Take, which has all points mentioned so far, great inter-party RP, mainly comedy but a good measure of drama and all episodes are under 1h.
As for the argument of "it would have happened already" even though I believe it's possible, entertainment history has shown that recycled and re-packaged ideas are a real thing, that can result in successful products. Well, I guess it's all wishful thinking anyway.
As some of ye already mentioned, if they manage to do a tight edit to keep episodes under 1h, it might actually work. And I like to believe that it is actually possible, and it has been done before in audio-format. Brennan Lee Mulligan's Worlds Beyond Number episodes average around 2h, but I think he has a good grip on pacing and scene control and could manage to keep it around 1h. But there's also The Re-Slayer's Take, which has all points mentioned so far, great inter-party RP, mainly comedy but a good measure of drama and all episodes are under 1h.
As for the argument of "it would have happened already" even though I believe it's possible, entertainment history has shown that recycled and re-packaged ideas are a real thing, that can result in successful products. Well, I guess it's all wishful thinking anyway.
Whizbang Dustyboots
Gnometown Hero
And, technically, the weird D&D streaming channel is part of Amazon Prime as well -- although it takes some real work to find it -- which means that Faster Purple Worm, KIll, Kill is also a streaming show (albeit one built around one-shots) was on a streaming service. And I think that channel had another actual play show as well.
Dropout still beats everyone, I think.
But looking forward, Netflix just signed a big deal with Spotify to be the shared exclusive home of streaming podcasts. They wanted sports and lifestyle podcasts specifically, but I'm sure they're aware of the actual play space and are interested in them as well.
I could definitely see them reaching out to Critical Role with an offer, although the animated shows on Amazon Prime probably also have a clause preventing them from working with Netflix.
I'm not sure how Sam Riegel and company would react to Netflix offering them a bunch of money to show Dropout content. It would be a big influx of money but likely also be a huge hit to their (very reasonable!) subscription revenue.
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