It's no secret that network TV has disrupted the traditional TV model, ushering in an era where broadcast networks have had to scramble to adapt. In one change, network TV has borrowed a page from its streaming competitors, moving to the short, 10-episode season model common with streaming. Often launching midseason, the hope is that, with no competition from full-season network shows for their first few episodes, series debuting during the traditional holiday break will have a better chance at gaining an audience.

The other hope with copying streaming's shorter season model is that network TV shows will do a better job of competing with streaming. Ten episodes make for snappier – and cheaper – seasons. The problem, however, is that TV networks are still missing the reason that streaming'

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