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However, this gilded age comes with the heavy cost of fragmentation. The exclusivity model relies on "lock-in," forcing consumers to subscribe to multiple services to stay culturally relevant. When a show becomes a viral hit—such as Succession on HBO or The Bear on Hulu—it effectively holds a monopoly on the cultural conversation. This fragmentation has led to "subscription fatigue." Unlike the era of cable, where one bill provided access to almost all content, the modern consumer must now navigate a complex web of monthly fees. Furthermore, the lack of licensing means that popular media often becomes inaccessible. If a show is removed from a platform due to cost-cutting tax write-offs—a practice becoming increasingly common—it does not exist anywhere else. It vanishes, creating a terrifying prospect for media preservation. The exclusivity model relies on "lock-in," forcing consumers