News ‘Star Trek: Picard’ breaks streaming records on CBS All Access

[Krandor]

I'm a consistent subscriber because my wife's Mom uses All-Access to watch all her regular CBS shows.

Im a constant subscribers because I get cbsaa included in my 247 sports sub so as long as I’m on 247 I’ll have cbsaa.

 

[Trajet]

That's funny as I could have sworn that CBS was "quaking in their boots" with how much of a failure it was going to be.

Gotta love those 'trusted sources'.

 

[PT109]

Oh of course! Even if it's as simple as "streaming companies don't release the actual data to back-up their claims....so we know CBS is lying just to create buzz"...the excuses and spins will be there.

Heh, and of course the YouTubers will conveniently ignore that misleading shareholders is securities fraud!

 

[Danja]

You mean like Michael Chabon stepping down as show runner after only one season...

He's stepping down as SHOWRUNNER to work on "Kavalier and Klay", a series based on his novel.

He's staying on as a writer and EP.

 

[gblews]

think if STP lives up to the potential shown by the first episode and doesn't have any behind the scenes issues

Behind the scenes “issues” don’t matter as long as tthe on screen product is solid. The first episode of PIC is proof of that.

 

[El Maestro]

You mean like Michael Chabon stepping down as show runner after only one season...

Shows change show runners all the time nowadays it seems. I’m not too concerned about it; he’ll still be involved in the show.

 

[tomalak301]

I actually like CBS All Access, from a I haven’t had many issues with the quality standpoint, but I would love them to bring in profiles. I share mine with my family and what they are interested in I might not be. Now that we’ve had it for 3 years it would be nice if CBS improved it. It feels antiquated compared to Netflix and Disney+ and they need to feel new with more competition coming in.

 

[thribs]

They need a 4K option. Simply so Amazon Prime will have it.

 

[Tarek71]

I dont even know what that means. Breaking all Netflix records would mean something, given how long it has been around and the quality of titles they have had on there. CBS All Access record? So it beat the record set by Magnum PI reruns? Or just Discovery? It's not like they have alot of new material on there.

 

[SoM]

He's staying on as a writer and EP.

Writer is one thing. EP is the most meaningless title in TV - it can mean literally anything from "showrunner who micromanages every aspect of production" to "guy who has nothing to do with the show, but knows a guy 'higher-up' who arranged for him to get it as a vanity title."

When someone steps down as showrunner but keeps the EP title, it tends to be closer to the latter - a way of saying the break was amicable, nothing to panic about here, rather than a sign of continued involvement in production. (Or that they had a contract that said they would keep the EP title on all episodes, independent of actual involvement.

I dont even know what that means. Breaking all Netflix records would mean something, given how long it has been around and the quality of titles they have had on there. CBS All Access record? So it beat the record set by Magnum PI reruns? Or just Discovery? It's not like they have alot of new material on there.

It means that, unless lots of people tune out after episode 1, it'll probably get its' planned three-season run.

 

[Danja]

Writer is one thing. EP is the most meaningless title in TV - it can mean literally anything from "showrunner who micromanages every aspect of production" to "guy who has nothing to do with the show, but knows a guy 'higher-up' who arranged for him to get it as a vanity title."

The man has a Pulitzer Prize. It's nothing to sneeze at.

 

[Lord Garth]

Writer is one thing. EP is the most meaningless title in TV - it can mean literally anything from "showrunner who micromanages every aspect of production" to "guy who has nothing to do with the show, but knows a guy 'higher-up' who arranged for him to get it as a vanity title."

When someone steps down as showrunner but keeps the EP title, it tends to be closer to the latter - a way of saying the break was amicable, nothing to panic about here, rather than a sign of continued involvement in production. (Or that they had a contract that said they would keep the EP title on all episodes, independent of actual involvement.

They already have outlines planned up to a potential Season 4. And he's writing a new novel. I'm sure there was an agreement that he could still write books while being involved with Picard or he wouldn't have done it.

 

[Cyrus]

Regarding Chabon' involvement in season 2, here is what he himself has to say:

It would be great if I could do both. I don’t want to leave Picard. I’m not leaving — I’m sticking around. It’s been renewed, so we’ve already started planning for the second season. I’m every bit as involved in that process, and I’m going to stay on as an executive producer, and I’m going to write episodes. But at some point, the focus of my time and attention and love is going to slide over to Kavalier & Clay. But exactly how and where and when, it’s not clear. This is a transitional period for me. But I’m definitely reluctant and sorry to ultimately be leaving this behind. It’s still incredibly exciting. Talking about Season Two is already fun all over again. It won’t be easy for me. Star Trek’s not going anywhere, and hopefully, I’m not going anywhere either.

 

[Krandor]

Shows change show runners all the time nowadays it seems. I’m not too concerned about it; he’ll still be involved in the show.

it also depends on why they change. Chabon is leaving due to a book he wrote being made into a show. Can anybody say that’s not a good reason to leave?

 

[DaveyNY]

it also depends on why they change. Chabon is leaving due to a book he wrote being made into a show. Can anybody say that’s not a good reason to leave?

And he's not going far, CBS is the one giving him the money to make his own show.

 

[Krandor]

And he's not going far, CBS is the one giving him the money to make his own show.

true and with Picard being his first show runner gig cbs must like what he did.

 

[ITDUDE]

I dont even know what that means. Breaking all Netflix records would mean something, given how long it has been around and the quality of titles they have had on there. CBS All Access record? So it beat the record set by Magnum PI reruns? Or just Discovery? It's not like they have alot of new material on there.

It means best two shows on AA are Star Trek, and if nothing else, CBS is going to double down on it. Do you care if it beats Stranger Things (it won’t) or do you just want good quality Trek for foreseeable future?

 

[Lorcan Kelly]

I wonder how Lower Decks will fare ratings wise considering its animated.

 

[ITDUDE]

I wonder how Lower Decks will fare ratings wise considering its animated.

Not as good as Picard, but probably better than Discovery.

 

[Quinton]

I dont even know what that means. Breaking all Netflix records would mean something, given how long it has been around and the quality of titles they have had on there. CBS All Access record? So it beat the record set by Magnum PI reruns? Or just Discovery? It's not like they have alot of new material on there.

Breaking Netflix records would be impossible given that there are several tens of millions more subscribers to Netflix than All Access. Shows on Netflix have generated higher ratings than there are All Access subscribers in total!