Number of Scripted Original Series Growing Across All Formats, FX Says
The number of original scripted series on basic cable rose 63 percent between 2011 and 2016, hitting 181 this year, and on premium cable the number grew 9 percent, to 36, said an analysis released Wednesday by FX Networks Research.…
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On broadcast, the number of original scripted series grew 25 percent, to 145, FX said. Among online services, the number grew from six in 2011 to 455 this year, it said.