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I helped write the surprise Netflix sensation 'Suits.' My reward? $259.71

Opinion: I helped write the surprise Netflix sensation 'Suits.' My reward? $259.71

https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2023-08-09/suits-netflix-peacock-writers-residuals-streaming-strike

The USA Network show starring Meghan Markle blew up on streaming platforms. The paltry benefits for many involved underscore what's at issue in the writers' strike.

Opinion: I helped write the surprise Netflix sensation 'Suits.' My reward? $259.71

Article by Ethan Drogin, one of the writers on Netflix' "Suits" who points out that the residuals he received for the show are minuscule and in no way match the long-lasting success of "Suits"

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Swervish

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A fuckload more than $260

RustyWizard

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How about an actual answer? You can't have a productive discussion like this.

squirrel

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The point is: Nobody knows except Netflix, because they do not share any numbers at all. That is part of the problem.

RustyWizard

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Why is that part of the problem? They signed a deal with the rights holders. Why are you upset with Netflix and not the people who made the deal with them?

squirrel

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You do not seem to understand. Let me explain it in a simple way for you:

There are unions. They are striking for better contracts than the ones in the past. The article above is an example of contract from the past.

I am glad we could clear that up. Toodles!

RustyWizard

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I feel like you're completely missing the actual point here. You're upset with Netflix when you should be upset at whoever sold Netflix the right to stream the show.

Further, this article neglects to tell us how much these writers made when they were actually doing the work. They are getting paid $300 for work they did (and were paid for at the time), what, 10 years ago? Why should I care?

squirrel

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I am sorry you still don't understand. I will make it easier.

You are in my thread. I am the OP. You don't care? Okay! Then leave!

It's that simple. Bye!

RustyWizard

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No, I'm on a public website. I'm commenting on an article. Your inability to fully read and comprehend a comment is exclusively your problem. Go ahead and address what I've actually been saying instead of being a child.

squirrel

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Nah, you are obnoxious and rude. And obviously not even capable of checking where you are commenting. My thread, my sublemmy.

And now you are gone.