Beyond Stranger Things is a new aftershow that misses the point

[Shawn Knight]

Season two of Stranger Things, the ‘80s nostalgia-filled sci-fi horror series from Netflix, is set for release on October 27 (tomorrow). As was the case with the first season and most other Netflix shows, the entire season will be released at once in a convenient, binge-ready helping.

Looking to fully capitalize on the series’ popularity, it was announced on Thursday that the streaming video titan will also publish a seven-episode “aftershow” hosted by writer, producer, actor and super fan Jim Rash called Beyond Stranger Things.

The only question is, why?

Aftershows like Talking Dead and Talking Saul have become quite popular in recent years. The typical format involves the discussion of just-aired episodes (that’s key) and often features interviews with cast and creators as well as other bonus content.

It’s a way for diehard fans to get more of the show the love although in actuality, it’s just another way for producers to milk the series in question.

What’s puzzling about Beyond Stranger Things is that it’s missing that key element of an episode just airing and the show being “live.” All episodes of Beyond Stranger Things will debut at once on October 27 alongside season two of the show. Are people really going to switch over to the aftershow after each successive episode?

It seems ill-advised but I guess when you’re as big as Netflix, what’s the harm in trying?

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https://www.techspot.com/news/71607-beyond-stranger-things-new-aftershow-misses-point.html

 

[Uncle Al]

Ahhhhhh .... that opening graphic brings back memories of my old Apple ][ monitor!

 

[yRaz]

Shawn would be the one to write this article....

Netflix makes the same amount of money whether people watch this or not. Fans can watch it if they want and people who don't 'get it' don't have to watch it. If anything, Netflix is making LESS money by releasing this because they don't make money from advertising. They make money from subscribers. However, they still have production costs and bandwidth isn't cheap on the scale that Netflix uses it. Stranger Things, as popular as it is, makes up a small portion of all their views.

This article is even more pointless than what it's accusing the after show of being.

 

[wiyosaya]

Shawn would be the one to write this article....

Netflix makes the same amount of money whether people watch this or not. Fans can watch it if they want and people who don't 'get it' don't have to watch it. If anything, Netflix is making LESS money by releasing this because they don't make money from advertising. They make money from subscribers. However, they still have production costs and bandwidth isn't cheap on the scale that Netflix uses it. Stranger Things, as popular as it is, makes up a small portion of all their views.

This article is even more pointless than what it's accusing the after show of being.

I could not agree more.

I am sure there are fans of the show that will watch this. I consider myself a fan of the show, but I simply do not sit down and binge any show as I have a life to live and simply do not have time to binge. Even if I did have time to binge, there are many other things that I would prefer to do than glue myself to my only TV. It may take me several weeks to get through season 2.

That said, I may or may not watch this depending on how much I like season 2.