Part 7/12:
Hollywood's Changing Landscape and the Role of Streaming Platforms
The rise of streaming platforms has facilitated the proliferation of such content. Unlike traditional networks with censorship standards, services like Netflix, Amazon Prime (which produced Another Simple Favor), HBO Max, and others lack the same level of regulation, allowing more explicit storylines to circulate widely. This shift, critics argue, is part of a deliberate move to introduce and normalize these themes gradually, leading viewers into desensitization.