The original post: /r/television by /u/OatSoyLaMilk on 2026-04-18 18:51:26+00:00.
TLDW: Basically his diagnosis is that the nature of the show’s production (appealing to an audience that loves spectacle for its own sake) has kind of trapped the crew in a certain editing, content, and production style which is highly inefficient, with low profit margins, and fairly superficial audience interest. While it has optimized use of algorithms, its presentation is largely undesirable for anyone outside the core demographic, which makes growth beyond its current audience or changing the approach difficult.
The host concludes that an incongruent Youtuber like him was likely brought in for a wine and dine/consultation session because it’s just another aspect of the company’s inefficiency.