Can’t pay, won’t pay: impoverished streaming services are driving viewers back to piracy
The article discusses the growing trend of viewers turning to piracy as a result of the rising costs and diminishing choice on legal streaming platforms. With shows like "Medici" disappearing from Netflix and forcing viewers to purchase episodes individually on platforms like Amazon Prime, people are finding it increasingly difficult to access the content they want. The article highlights how Sweden, the home of both Spotify and The Pirate Bay, has seen a resurgence in piracy as viewers, including the author, feel nostalgia for the ease and accessibility of torrenting in the early 2000s. The article suggests that the fragmentation of the streaming market, with multiple platforms offering different content, is driving consumers back to illegal streaming services, where they can access a wider range of content for free.
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