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Despite this experiment's initial success, it remains uncertain whether Discovery Plus will apply the same approach across all shows. The company’s CEO has reaffirmed a commitment to maintaining the traditional cable and satellite TV bundle, which could be compromised if all content becomes exclusive to Discovery Plus.
The tension lies in balancing cable’s existing revenue model against the growing desire for direct-to-consumer streaming options. Since making every show available early or exclusively on Discovery Plus could "blow up" the cable bundle, widespread implementation is unlikely in the near future.