MyrnaMountWeazel

Hello TV writers for A.V. Club! My question is directed towards Todd VanDerWerff and his recent article about Netflix's programming strategy, but any of the writers are free to answer.

Todd you wrote that "Netflix has frequently stated that it would like to essentially become an alternative to HBO before HBO is financially able to break its relationship to cable companies and become a streaming service like Netflix." When/if HBO breaks off from Timewarner to start streaming, Timewarner will lose having HBO as a bargaining chip to cable providers as an exclusive deal.

The funding for HBO will be cut down and the ability to produce artistic/innovative/straight-up-weird television shows will be too much of a risk for them.

With a smaller pool of funding, will HBO's future shows become like House of Cards, a solid show that strives for the solid B grade, never alienating the audience?

If so, what do you propose that HBO carry out to save its creative designs?

Thank you for answering my question! By the way I love reading your Community reviews. Keep up the great work.