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The success of streaming services fundamentally altered the landscape of digital media. Users opted for the convenience and safety of these platforms over the potential risks associated with piracy. With minimal costs and a robust library of content, platforms like Netflix and Spotify provided a legitimate alternative that fulfilled consumer demands for ease of access and quality.
However, the current trajectory suggests that streaming services have now begun to falter. Increasing subscription prices, an overabundance of ad interruptions, and fragmentation of content—where different seasons of a show may be scattered across various services—have frustrated consumers.