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- Streaming initially promised convenience, no ads, and a single service for all content.
- Major studios launched their own platforms, fragmenting content across multiple services.
- Subscription costs add up, and ad-supported plans have returned as companies seek more revenue.
- Finding specific movies or shows is difficult and time-consuming due to multiple interfaces and watchlists.
- Piracy is on the rise again as users find legal streaming less convenient and more expensive.
- Possible improvements include cross-platform search, shared watchlists, and discounted bundled subscriptions.
- Streaming has recreated many problems of traditional TV, such as ads, exclusivity, and appointment viewing.