With streaming services pumping out so much new content every day, it's no surprise that every couple of weeks a different series or movie has taken over Netflix. From reality shows to romantic dramas to crime thrillers, seemingly anything can become a huge hit. Unfortunately, some things also tend to fall under the radar.
While there doesn't seem to be a real formula when it comes to what's a success and what isn't, there are definitely a few factors that can help. Something like having a famous cast, a well-known creative team, or a heavy-handed marketing campaign can make all the difference. There are also aspects of the genre, subject, and of course quality of the product. Having all of these qualities can be a big advantage, but they of course aren't necessary to go viral. They also aren't a guarantee for success.
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Not everything that seems like it'll be a big success actually gets to back up the hype. It can be really bizarre when a piece of work has everything it takes to be a total win and ends up a flop. When this happens there is always a reason. Something is either wrong with the work itself, its team, or how it was marketed because things that should be a success don't fail without reason. A recent example of this would be a new limited series to hit Netflix called Pieces of Her.
Pieces of Her is a crime thriller based on a novel of the same name written by Karin Slaughter. The main character is a woman named Andy, played by Bella Heathcote, in the TV adaptation. She's just turned 30 years old and is out for celebratory lunch with her mother Laura, played by the always iconic Toni Collette, when an unexpected violent incident occurs. Andy sees her mom take
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