Why do Amazon, Netflix and Hulu keep canceling alternative comedies?

Vulture

The recent cancelation of risk-taking and niche comedies like One Mississippi, Lady Dynamite and Difficult People may be a sign that the streaming services are evolving in how they select shows, says Josef Adalian. Also, Amazon wants to differentiate itself from Netflix by offering more mainstream fare. “Sure, die-hard fans of Lady Dynamite or The Get Down will deeply miss the shows, but it’s unlikely many will cancel their subscriptions as a result,” says Adalian. “While all Big Three streamers continue to up their overall content spends, they really don’t have unlimited budgets — particularly as they move into other genres, like talk shows (Netflix, Hulu) or live sports (Amazon). If a series isn’t clicking on some level — viewership, awards, pop-culture buzz — the fundamental rules of TV are going to kick in.” ALSO: Streaming TV is facing a problem with subscribers canceling when their favorite shows are over.