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# Weekly Sci-Fi Show Releases
Paramount+ Strategically Avoids the Binging Stream Model

By Kalin Ned | Published 2021-04-17 | Pop Culture
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scifi-show
References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/wandavision-disney-plus-binging-180519635.html) & [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/star-trek-prodigy-paramount-plus-233430314.html)

One of the most popular sci-fi shows of all time is Star Trek, with millions of dedicated fans. The storyline has been utilized in many formats and most recently—as a kid series titled 'Star Trek: Prodigy.' Premiering on [Paramount+](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paramount-uk-and-hellofresh) later this year, the streaming service has become "the home of all things Trek."

Something interesting that Paramount+ does that is different than its competitors like [Netflix](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-entertainment) is that Star Trek is released on a weekly basis instead of all at once. Engadget holds that this decision is practical—"if you stretch out the release of a show, you guarantee that subscribers stick around for several weeks, instead of binging everything over a weekend and cancelling their subscription until the next season drops."

Image Credit: ViacomCBS

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.4/10
- Popularity: 11% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 10%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial
- Top markets: North America

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Weekly Release Model:** Streaming services are exploring the weekly episode release model as a way to increase subscriber retention.
- **Franchise Expansion:** Sci-fi franchises are releasing spin-off series to cater to different audience segments and increase engagement.
- **Serial Storytelling:** Serialization of sci-fi shows allows for more complex and immersive storylines that keep viewers engaged over time.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Streaming Services:** Streaming services can benefit from exploring new release models to increase viewer engagement and subscriber retention.
- **Entertainment Media:** The entertainment media industry can capitalize on the serialization of sci-fi shows to create more immersive and engaging storytelling experiences.
- **Toy and Merchandise Manufacturing:** The expansion of sci-fi franchises presents opportunities for toy and merchandise manufacturers to create products tailored to different audience segments.

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