TV Franchises: Winners & Losers in Streaming's New War

Universes and ongoing seasons are fast replacing originals

FRANCHISE PLAYERS Clockwise from left: Pedro Pascal, Nicola Coughlin, Natasha Lyonne and Billy Bob Thornton. (Photo illustration by The Ankler; The Last of Us: Liane Hentscher/HBO; Bridgerton: Liam Daniel/Netflix; Landman: Lauren "Lo" Smith/Paramount+; Poker Face: Sarah Shatz/Peacock)

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